Some of the many cards that will be delivered to seniors this week. (Image from S.D 73)

By Dylana Kneeshaw

HOLIDAY GIVING

School District 73 student pen more than 1,300 holiday cards for seniors

Dec 19, 2020 | 1:28 PM

KAMLOOPS —Students within School District 73 have brought the Christmas spirit to seniors this week, with more than 1,300 cards delivered throughout the region.

S.D 73 says the project was spearheaded by two social workers from Royal Inland Hospital.

After seeing the impacts of increase isolation during the pandemic, Carla Williams and Brenda Tynan contacted the district office to see if any students would like to write Christmas cards for seniors. In a notice on the district website, Williams says principals around the Kamloops-Thompson area answered the call.

A card written by a student for a senior in long term care over the holidays. (Image from S.D 73)

“The response was overwhelming,” said Williams. “It means we can send cards to seniors’ homes in Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, and Merritt. We’ll be delivering them to the homes this week.”

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She adds that the goal was to make sure everyone in the community can feel connected, and know that they’re not alone.

On top of the letters, schools around the district have been filling hampers for Christmas Amalgamated, and the Kamloops Food Bank.

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