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Young entrepreneurs employ sound strategy to raise funds for hospital

Three Timmins youths yell LEMONADE and raise $240 for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation
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Boston Davidson, Abbigail Davidson, (bottom) Lily Nault. Submitted photo

NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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The Timmins and District Hospital Foundation received $240 towards the purchase of items for a sensory cart for the emergency department.
 
Boston Davidson (7), Abbigail Davidson (11) and Lily Nault (2) sold lemonade for .50 cents a cup to raise funds in support of the Emergency Department initiative.

These young entrepreneurs know from experience the stress involved with attending the emergency department and knew they had to help.

The team’s marketing director Lily Nault, knew exactly how to attract a thirsty crowd, she explained “I stood on the curbside yelling LEMONADE” and the crowds came running.

Boston added that selling lemonade was “exciting and their neighbors pitched in too.” When asked why they wanted to hold a fundraising lemonade stand, Abbigail stated “it’s important!”

Barb McCormick, Manager of Donor Relations, TADH Foundation shook hands with Boston, Abbigail and Lily thanking them; “the Foundation loves seeing such young supporters giving back to their community, you have made a valuable contribution. The generosity of the public is overwhelming and this is just one example of that.”

About the Timmins and District Hospital Foundation

The Timmins and District Hospital Foundation (TADHF) is an accredited charity, formed to support the Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) by raising funds for medical equipment, beyond funding available from government sources.

Since 1985, TADHF has transferred more than $49 Million to TADH, providing funds essential to ensure our Hospital and healthcare teams can deliver the best in specialized care to patients in the district.
Our ultimate goal, with the assistance of our donors, our volunteers, Hospital staff and health care professionals is to provide the best health care to our community.

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