Misericordias Angel Squad returns for 29th fundraising campaign [Video]

The Maryland Bridge was aflutter Tuesday as a bevy of wings, halos and gowns flanked the morning commute.

The Misericordia Health Centre Foundation’s Angel Squad was out in full force collecting donations for the health-care centre.

Staff and volunteers, including MLAs and city councillors, suited up in angel attire to encourage donations from motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians as they travelled the thoroughfare.

Folks were invited inside Misericordia to take part in family-friendly angelic activities, coffee, hot chocolate, and other treats.

“It’s the start of the holiday season. Angels signify hope, support, comfort for people. It starts the giving season off right,” explained Lisa Stiver, Angel Squad Ambassador.

“It’s a wonderful way to support the community and the health centre.”

The 29th annual fundraising push returned on Giving Tuesday—a movement celebrated globally that encourages people to express generosity, be it through donations to non-profits or acts of service.

This year the …