Jane Lethlean Correspondent <\/p>\n
FridayMay22,2020at9:12AM<\/p>\n
FREEPORT Health care workers on the front lines have had to deal with much during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Two employees of FHN decided to bring a little sunshine into their lives. On Tuesday, Mary Freidag and Colleen Gallagher delivered colorful plants to healthcare workers.<\/p>\n
The women call their mission Wagons of Hope. With the help of an anonymous donor, the two women hauled their wagon around Freeport and outlying clinic locations to hand over plants.<\/p>\n
This is our way to let healthcare workers, including clerical, housekeeping, cafeteria, medical records, and those at hospice and the health department know that we appreciate them, Freidag said. It takes all of us working together to help people for a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Each plant had a special sign that read, Hope Blooms from Within.<\/p>\n
It feels wonderful to work in health care, and to be able to give back to those who work so hard to make a difference, Gallagher said.<\/p>\n
As Freidag and Gallagher waited at the employee entrance at FHN Family Healthcare Center Burchard Hills on Tuesday, they greeted employees as they left work for the day. Even though face masks worn to prevent spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 disease caused by the virus hid the smiles of each employee, their eyes lit up with the gesture of hope.<\/p>\n
As Lorrie Heeren accepted a plant, she said, Its exciting to be given that little extra hope and faith.<\/p>\n
Keri Wall said: This just brightens my day, and its nice to be thought of as a healthcare worker. This is special.<\/p>\n
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