Raising awareness and support for seniors
Community support initiatives are common in Lethbridge, such as the fundraising campaign to support the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN). The initiative to raise awareness and funds is led by the Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology students from Lethbridge Polytechnic. Maryann Mein, a Polytechnic student, explains the importance of supporting our seniors
The students fundraising initiatives included creating and selling T-shirts, and crocheting and selling dishcloths among others.