Cobourg, ON – May 24, 2024 –For the past nine years, Ketch’s Korner has generously gifted lunches to paramedics, emergency personnel and community members during the Christmas holiday. Last year alone, the Ketch’s Korner team prepared 22 turkeys and delivered 312 meals to individuals throughout Northumberland who may have otherwise gone without a holiday meal.
This act of kindness deeply moved paramedic staff and sparked a ripple effect. In 2021, Northumberland Paramedic Sean Johnston was inspired to extend the reach of Ketch’s Korner’s generosity by collecting donations to ensure that Community Paramedicine clients also experienced the warmth and joy of a holiday meal.
“We are deeply honoured to receive this Community Appreciation Award from the Northumberland Paramedics. What began as a small effort to ensure a family friend enjoyed a holiday meal has grown into a cherished tradition of giving back to our dedicated emergency services personnel and many other community members,” states Ketch’s Korner Owner Melissa Dale. “This recognition is a testament to our incredible team of staff and volunteers, who work hard to give back to the community that supports us every day.”
A Community Appreciation Award was also presented to recently retired paramedic Sean Johnston. During his time as a paramedic, Sean was not only involved in expanding the holiday meal program, but he also spearheaded several other initiatives to give back to the community, including leading the Northumberland Paramedics annual food drive.
“It was an honour to present Ketch’s Korner and Sean Johnston with our Community Appreciation Award today,” states Northumberland Paramedic Chief Susan Brown. “Northumberland Paramedics extend their heartfelt thanks to the Ketch’s Korner team and all those who have supported our local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week and throughout the year. It has been a pleasure to work with Ketch’s Korner for the past three years to expand the holiday meal program to our Community Paramedicine clients, who are experiencing health challenges and may spend the holidays alone.”
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