The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 20 in Dauphin is all about giving back to the community and they have done just that once again.
After raising funds from people buying poppies and wreaths, Norma Johnson was on hand to donate $8,965 to the Dauphin Regional Health Centre's Palliative Care Unit. The funds will be used to purchase two blood pressure monitors.
Johnson handed the cheque to Greg Thompson, who is the Chairperson of the Dauphin Hospital Foundation, in front of the Legion in Dauphin.
"This could affect so many seniors or veterans," said Johnson. "These new machines will be there for those that need them."
The local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 20 has made many large donations in the past and as Johnson says, it's critical to continue doing so.
"It's very important to support and it's great that our hospital will have more equipment now," ended Johnson.
Johnson also urges Parkland residents to consider donating through purchases of poppies again this year.
