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Kudos: Richmond not-for-profit distributed 426,000 masks to healthcare workers

A Richmond not-for-profit has distributed 426,000 masks to 28 long-term care homes and 26 charitable organizations across the Lower Mainland over the past two months.

A Richmond not-for-profit has distributed 426,000 masks to 28 long-term care homes and 26 charitable organizations across the Lower Mainland over the past two months.

Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society (GCCWS), a local charity that aims to support seniors and their family caregivers, decided to showcase their gratitude and support for frontline and other essential workers through certified medical mask donations. 

"We are grateful to all frontline healthcare workers and first responders. We are honoured to offer support due to their tremendous efforts," said Morag MacLeod, board president of GCCWS, adding that they will give out more masks throughout the fall.