Friday marked just four days before a group of volunteers completed its 'Operation Holiday Drop' in support of St. Anthony鈥檚 Hospital Esterhazy.
鈥淭his year has been a tough one for so many people,鈥 stated a press release from Lyndsay Hamilton. 鈥淲e are now coming strong into the holiday season and this one will not look like any other we have had before. The consistent warnings about gathering,to stay safe and the news of new cases, rising numbers in hospitals and the strain on our healthcare system.
鈥淭his all echoes as we edge closer to the time many of us look forward to.
鈥淲e have an amazing community here in Esterhazy!
鈥淲hile we may not be able to gather like we used to, many local small and home-based businesses are rallying show their support for the community, the support we have for each other and of course to celebrate the season of giving.
鈥淭his year we are assembling the largest holiday gift basket for the staff at the St. Anthony鈥檚 Hospital.
鈥淲e know what a trying time this has been,and we are so thankful to have this hospital in our community and all the people who work there.鈥
The group initially started with just a thought of donating a few items and a quick Facebook post by Danie Titterton.
It quickly grew to a dedicated page of about 20-plus members, all representing local small businesses in the community.
The response was overwhelming.
鈥淭he community spirit and support is alive and well in Esterhazy. I want to give special thanks to all the amazing community members who were able to take part in this great initiative,鈥 said Hamilton.
The list includes; Danie Titterton 鈥揚ampered Chef;Chantel Hruska Photography;Kristen Herperger-Sipology;Jenn Ruff-Wilson 鈥揂rbone;Tammy Jepson-Zyia & Seint;Lorlee Ens-Pink Zebra; Cassandra &BrooklynScheire 鈥揅ass-Lynn Creations; Donna Hilts Decelles-Pampered Chef; LoganSpearman-Epicure & Newborn Feathers; Joy Prodgers-Joy鈥檚 Craft Shop & Norwex; Jolene De Vries 鈥揂nytime Fitness; Amanda Bartok-Zyia; Erin Gurney 鈥揈rin鈥檚 IDA Pharmacy;Kahlea Ball -Seint; FayCisna-Babyak-Tiber River Naturals;Tyla Johnston 鈥揇iscover BodyTalk; Andrea Bogard-Andrea鈥檚 HomemadePizza Dough; Kayley DenBrok-Sipology; Arielle Sheppard-VIBEInterior Decorating & Floral Boutique; Lyndsay Hamilton-Holar Road Farm & Mill; Canalta Hotels.
鈥淥ur hope is that we continue to support one another, far beyond where this year has taken us,鈥 stated the release. 鈥淭his holiday season may not look like others and that is OK. We will celebrate the true meaning of the holiday - community, support and giving.鈥
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