Tag: Volunteer Program
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Record breaker launches charity to support children left alone in hospital
Introducing Ward Buddies: A new lifeline for hospitalized children Jamie McDonald, the endurance record holder better known as Adventureman, has taken on a powerful mission off the track. At 39, he is channeling his public profile and personal experience into Ward Buddies, a charity dedicated to preventing emotional abandonment for children in hospitals. The initiative…
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Canadians Invited to Join FluWatchers: A Volunteer Effort to Track Respiratory Illness
How FluWatchers Supports Canada’s Respiratory Illness Surveillance As cold and flu season returns, public health officials in Canada emphasize the importance of early detection for illnesses that sweep through communities. FluWatchers is a national volunteer-based program designed to supplement existing surveillance by gathering timely data from everyday Canadians. Operated under the Public Health Agency of…