Ontario Shores launches Holiday Hope gift-bag drive for Whitby patients

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences launched its annual Holiday Hope Heroes Bag collection on Thursday, November 12, asking the community to donate gift bags for patients.

The bags hold small comforts such as warm socks, blankets, toiletries and cards, Ontario Shores says. Broadcaster Kevin Frankish is following the campaign as it unfolds.

Ontario Shores says hundreds of patients will receive the bags, and that each bag carries the same message: someone cares. The centre is asking for support again this year after reaching its goal last season.