Chumir health centre launches first Give Back Campaign

AHS facility collects shoeboxes filled with art supplies for children in need

CALGARY – The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre today launches its inaugural Give Back Campaign, which will focus on collecting and distributing art supplies for children in need, helping to foster creativity, growth, learning and development.

Throughout the month of March, Calgarians are asked to collect and fill shoeboxes with art supplies that will be distributed to a number of local organizations that work with underprivileged children. Each box should contain about $12 in supplies, and the health centre is looking to collect 2,000 shoeboxes.

They can be dropped off at the health centre, located at 1213 4 St. S.W., between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. The campaign runs until March 31. For more information, call 403-955-6202, or visit ahs.ca/giveback

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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