Thursday, October 3, 2024

Children in need get comfort from local charity

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A local charity is doing some important work around these parts by providing support in the form of stuffed bears to young kids in need. CHCH’s Nicole Martin, ambassador for Comfort Bears, and the founder of the program, Lena Bassford sat down with Tim Bolen to talk about the bears and the Comfort Bears Gala taking place November 7 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.

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