First Annual “Pack The Back” A Success in Cobourg

In Charity

The first annual “Pack the Back” was held at David’s No Frills and Canadian Tire in Cobourg on December 1, 2018.

St. John Ambulance spearheaded initiative with help from Northumberland County Paramedics.
Donations were accepted to fill the back of both St. John Ambulance and Northumberland County Ambulance.

Monetary and food donations went towards the Salvation Army to be distributed locally.
Provincial St. John Ambulance Commissioner Drew Wilder stopped by to give encouragement to the volunteers.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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