Watch & Join In To The Entertainment Filled Community Event covAID On Saturday, May 16th

On Saturday, May 16th at 7 p.m., PTBOStrong invites you to tune into covAID, an entertainment filled evening to enjoy with the family at home with a mix of local musicians performing along with messages from community leaders and local celebrities.

100% of funds raised during covAID will flow through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund—established by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough and United Way Peterborough & District—to charities providing mental health supports in our community.

“I have so many friends and business owners in the community who are suffering from mental health issues that are compounded by this crisis,” says Tim Burke of PTBOStrong, who is co-organizer of covAID with David Koski. “I thought that covAID would be a great opportunity to bring Peterborough and the Kawarthas together for a special night while raising vital funds for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund.”

On May 16th starting at 7 p.m., connect to PTBOStrong on Facebook or watch on Cogeco’s YourTV to enjoy great entertainment from local community leaders, musicians, artists and celebrities while donating online here.

"The pandemic has shown how strong our community is at coming together,” adds David Feeley, Senior Manager at YourTV Peterborough/Lindsay. "Being involved in this project and broadcasting covAid is something YourTV couldn't be more proud of.”
 
Donations received during covAID will go to local charities to help them respond to increased demand for counselling and other mental health supports and to deliver those services in innovative ways during the pandemic.

“For people already living with mental health challenges, COVID-19 has made it even harder to cope. For others, isolation, financial worries and uncertainty about the future are triggering anxiety and straining relationships," says John Good of Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. "The COVID-19 Community Response Fund is a partnership between the Community Foundation, United Way Peterborough & District and local donors—helping charities provide mental health supports in new ways amid challenging circumstances."

covAid organizers encourage people to use the hashtags #CovaidPtbo and #PtboStrong on their social media platforms in the build-up to the event, and that night, and share what community and mental health means to you during this pandemic.

You can also get your official covAID merchandise here. 100% of funds raised from merchandise sales will go to COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

Everyone who can is also encouraged to make a donation to coVaid now or that night in support of mental health.

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