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UHNBC Drummers planning three-year celebration

The group is planning an event to honour three years of celebrating health care workers
UHNBC Drummers Group 2 anniversary drumming crowd
During the UHNBC Drummers Group second anniversary celebration many took part in the drumming.

The UHNBC Prince George Traditional Drummers are celebrating three years of honouring health care heroes this month.

On March 6, 2020 in the early days of the pandemic the group formed to bring the heartbreat of the drums to the hospital.

The group was started by drummers Ivan Paquette and Wesley Mitchell who led drumming at UHNBC for 47 days straight.

After that initial stretch, the group began hosting an open drum circle, rain or shine , at UHNBC every Monday night.

Their goal was to provide hope, faith, inspiration and to honour and support health care workers and patients.

They’ve since been recognized in the provincial legislature by MLA Shirley Bond and by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

In the three years of their existence, UHNBC drummers have also brought that same passion to many other community events and celebrations.

UHNBC drummers will be hosting a three-year event on Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UHNBC parking lot at 144 Edmonton Street.

The goal is provide a fun and safe event to acknowledge healthcare heroes including nurses, doctors, first responders, long term care staff, RCMP, and firefighters.

However, the group is looking for help from the community to fund the event. Donations can be sent to Mitchell at weswes898@gmail.com or by contacting him at 250-617-6648.

“We are extremely grateful for any and all assistance as we honour our healthcare heroes. All donations will be acknowledged at the event,” said Mitchell.