A fundraising drive hosted by Trinity Students for Social Justice (TSSJ) to support COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts in India has surpassed its goal, raising more than $5,800. In partnership with the charity Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally, TSSJ was seeking to collect $5,300 in donations to purchase a high flow ventilator for the Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Center.

India has been particularly devastated by the pandemic, with estimates of more than 25 million cases of the disease and deaths reaching the 300,000 mark thus far. Hospitals are overwhelmed and equipment such as ventilators is sorely needed. The Sri Narayani Hospital has been in operation for nearly 20 years, serving the underprivileged in southern India.

Students involved in TSSJ, which is overseen by faculty member Campbell Hall, put the call out to fellow students, staff and the broader community, initially challenging each Senior School houses to raise $150. Most houses far surpassed this goal, with Wright House raising more than $1,000!

“I have been so impressed with this student-initiated fundraising effort,” said Mr. Hall. “It has been absolutely amazing to be able to work closely with a group of young people who are so focussed on making a difference. It has also been incredible to see the community's response. We are indeed grateful for everyone’s generosity.”

Thank you to TSSJ for spearheading this effort and helping to make a real difference in the lives of those hardest hit by the global pandemic.