What began as a call to local artists, asking for donations of Canadian artwork to seniors' residences, has blossomed into a countrywide message of support to let the elderly know they haven't been forgotten during the coronavirus pandemic. When they began asking artists on social media last month for works of art that could hang in a resident's room, they were overwhelmed by the response. (CBC)Artists answer the callAmong the Canadian artists who donated work is Toronto-based Ibrahim Abusitta. (Submitted by Margaux Smith)Seniors helping seniorsToronto artist Carolina Gajardo, 66, jumped at the chance to help fellow seniors. (Tatum Dooley)Special deliveryGajardo's print makes its way into the hands of Maureen Law, one of the residents at Fudger House.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2020 07:52 UTC