Niagara Health Foundation Receives an Estimated $90,000 Donation from DSBN Cares

Friday, 17 April 2020 06:00

By Marcie Culbert

It’s an estimated $90,000 donation to the Niagara Health Foundation to help protect frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

DSBN Cares is donating $40,000 worth of personal protective equipment.

This includes gloves, N-95 masks, sanitizer and other equipment.

It’s also writing a cheque for $50,000 for patient care resources.

The school board raised the money during the International Concussion Summit.

DSBN Cares is an employee-driven fundraising initiative that provides financial support to families in need.

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