A former Estevan resident recently made a generous donation, all in the name of local healthcare and pizza.
Jeff Sandquist grew up in Estevan, resides in Seattle and had hoped to return to Estevan this year to visit family and friends. He’s been unable to do so due to the current COVID-19 travel restrictions.
“I miss my hometown, my friends and family who live in Estevan,” said Sandquist. “This is my way to connect with home and say thank you to first responders and healthcare workers at St. Joseph’s Hospital.”
Sandquist is making a $10,000 donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in support of their recent Festival of Trees and local healthcare in southeast Saskatchewan.
“St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and the hospital staff are incredibly grateful for Jeff’s contribution. This donation will go a long way in supporting our hospital this holiday season,” said Breanne Van De Woestyne, executive director at St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.
“I am inspired to see support coming in not only from our local community, but also from those that moved around the world, who still choose to give back right here at home.”
Sandquist is also sponsoring a day of free Tower Café pizza for healthcare workers at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
“As soon as we can travel again, I can’t wait to visit home,” said Sandquist. “And the first thing I’m eating is a pizza from Tower Café. I thought it would be fun to buy some pizza for healthcare workers in the area as a thank you for all the work that they do.”
Sandquist is challenging all residents of Estevan, both former and current, to support St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and local area restaurants during this season.
