b'Served 171 Christmas dinners Once again, thank you! Dear Editor Dear EditorThank you to the community for the support of theIt is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank our Williams & Follows Christmas Dinner Drive! We werecommunity for a successful 2021 holiday campaign!proud to have had the opportunity to deliver 171 mealsThe community food drive on December 4th got to individuals in our community and spread a little joythe ball rolling for food donations. From individuals, and love this past Christmas. schools, churches, and businesses, the food kept coming I also want to thank all the people and businessesin! Gift cards and monetary donations were plentiful! that contributed and a big shout-out to KleurvisionEven the cats and dogs were treated to a goody bag! Inc. who made a major, major donation! Thank you toNew dog coats, leashes, and harnesses were available all the drivers who helped deliver food including Chrisas well thanks to our amazing partner at the Uxbridge-Eisenbraun of Port Perry Food for all your help.Scugog Pet Food Bank.Also Community Care Durham and Community LivingThank you to everyone who contributed to our 2021 Durham North. We have some wonderful organizationsholiday campaign! We are so fortunate to live in such a in town that do their amazing work day after day withgiving and caring community. Have a happy new year little, if any, fanfare. Also Margie Ayres at Big Brothersand stay safe!Big Sisters of North Durham and Lana Crosbie for herSincerely, Karen Teed, special calm demeanor and wonderful support. LastOperation Scugog Foodbankbut certainly not least, Marys Country Kitchen for being such a pleasure to work with, and providing great dinners as well. If we made just one persons dayAn incredible impact on so manya little brighter, it has all been worth it. Port Perry is anDear Editoramazing, giving community and we couldnt be moreWith the end of the year upon us, its so heartwarming honoured to be a part of it! to look back on the last several months and the With much thanks, incredible impact Oak Ridges Hospice has had on so Keith Williams, Lisa C. Follows, Nicole DAmico many peoples lives since ocially opening the doors of the Morgan & Sidhu House in June. While 2021 had its challenges, both because we are a new,rst-of-its-kind organization in Durham Region and because of the ongoing pandemic, weve done our best to rise to the challenge and provide exceptional care. And when I say we, I mean every single one of usincluding you! This hospice is a community and you are an integral part of it. Thank you for standing with us and helping us provide care and comfort during these unique times. Your support made it possible to provide care for 44 residents and counting. Along with those residents, care and support was also extended to their families and loved ones. So, over the last seven months you have helped us care for countless individuals who are going through some of the most challenging and profound times in their lives. We wouldnt be able to do any of this without your amazing ongoing support. So as we head into 2022, I just wanted to send a quick note to say Thank You! On behalf of all of us at Oak Ridges Hospice, we wish you and your loved ones all the best for aBlinds-Draperies-Shutters-Shadeswonderful New Year.Great Selection-Stylish Colours Sincerely, Brent Farr Superior Service-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Executive Director, Oak Ridges HospiceJoe & Cathy Gibson, Blackstock WE WANT TO905-213-2583 HEAR FROMPlease send us your letters, maximum of www.budgetblinds.com/portperryYOU! 250 words. Be aware that we cannot publish negative letters about individuals or businesses. Submit to: focus@focusonscugog.com 14 FOCUS - FEBRUARY 2022'