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It’s a special job to care for hospital patients, especially during a pandemic, and a foundation is asking for community help to thank local health care workers for doing just that.
Ascension St. John Foundation, which raises funds for Michigan Ascension hospitals, is launching a Caring for our Heroes campaign and will hold an appreciation event for Ascension River District Hospital employees Thursday, said Lorraine Owczarek, the foundation s chief development officer.
She said during the pandemic people have made posters and sent cards to hospitals to show their appreciation for health care workers, but sometimes smaller hospitals like Ascension River District Hospital get missed.
Shelby Township resident recognized for hospital philanthropy
Jim Nokielski
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP A Shelby Township resident was among four community members who were recognized Nov. 15 as Distinguished Volunteers on National Philanthropy Day by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter for their dedication to Ascension hospitals in southeast Michigan.
The annual National Philanthropy Day is the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter’s premier event to celebrate southeastern Michigan philanthropists, distinguished volunteers and those in the fundraising profession.
AFP fosters the development of fundraising professionals to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism, and to promote the highest ethical standards in the fundraising profession.