Even while lying in the hospital, a smile upon receiving a flower and a treat lit up every weary face of illness!
Early in the morning, even before breakfast, volunteers rolled in Riga’s 1st Hospital with "Bulduru Tehnikums" wheelbarrows full of flowers surprising women greatly. As this was already the second "Festive Table" visit this week, volunteers also visited on Wednesday, without warning about the special festive surprise. Several women admitted that they hadn't received flowers on this day for years and couldn't have imagined that the hospital would be a place where they would be congratulated and honored. It evoked memories, emotions, but most importantly - joy and gratitude. Volunteers also brought the scent of spring to "Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital" and "Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital" in the palliative care departments. To make International Women's Day sweeter there was also a special festive feast.
We are especially proud of the Valmiera team, which independently visited the Chronic Patient Care Department of Vidzeme Hospital for the first time. With flowers from "Dārznieks" in Cēsis, treats from "Vinetas and Alla's Confectionery", and melodic songs, thanks to the beautiful voice of team coordinator Gunita Bārda.
The weekly charity project "Festive Table" happens thanks to volunteers and donors, as well as major supporters - "Rimi Latvia" and the Ministry of Welfare.