Local real estate professional giving back to the community

By Mark Ribble

LEAMINGTON — Century 21 Erie Shores real estate agent Crystal Collard is going above and beyond in her quest to help her community front line workers.

She has donated about 250 reusable, washable and embroidered masks. Each mask bears the phrase ‘Stronger Together’.

Over the past couple of weeks, Collard was able to deliver an array of masks to several different hospitals, shelters and local clinics, just in time for National Nursing Week.

“We all need to gain a greater appreciation for the important role and challenges faced by the front line,” she said.

With her goal to donate as many masks as she possibly can, Collard is well on her way to helping protect those on the front line.

“They put us first before themselves and their families,” she said. “I feel like it’s the least we can do to make them feel safer. We need them to be safe.”

Collard wanted to say thank you to those on the front line and it also allows the mother of two to provide a great lesson for her children. Of course, she hopes it will encourage others to give.

“This is my family and I, saying thank you to every single person still working who is considered essential,” she said.

Crystal Collard makes a donation to Erie Shores HealthCare. Arms Bumanlag, ESHC’s Director of Communications and Media Relations gladly accepts the masks.

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