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Ballantyne says AHS simply needs additional product. “For example, in Calgary Zone, approximately 1,500 available appointments for healthcare workers had to be closed so that vaccine could be used to complete immunization of long-term care and designated supportive living residents,” she explains. “Central Zone completely ran out of vaccine over the weekend. Numerous North Zone sites ran out of vaccines over the past few days, and South Zone had to reduce the number of available appoint...

Co-founder and Executive Director Eric Rajah says he’s quite humbled by the milestone. “When we started, I don’t think we thought we would be coming this far,” he admits. “The organization has changed dramatically because over the 30 years, we have raised over $35 million. And more than 2,600 people from across Canada have travelled to volunteer and help out.” Rajah credits volunteers and donors for the organization’s success. “We’re a very slim organization,” remarks Rajah....