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Thank You

During the COVID-19 pandemic we are especially grateful for your service as part of the healthcare community. Whether you’re practicing in a hospital, community pharmacy or other healthcare settings, we appreciate your work to ensure patients have access to required medication while facing challenges of meeting the increased demand on medication supplies.

To reflect the gratitude from our community, we would like to share this selection of messages your fellow UBC alumni have written in appreciation of your work as a healthcare professional during these challenging times.

To our pharmacists,

Thank you for doing the work you do at this very difficult time. When I think of how anxious I feel going to the drugstore right now, even to pop in for just a few minutes, I recognize how brave you are in doing your work day after day, and ensuring that people are able to get the vital medications they need to stay healthy and well, and to recover from illness. You're a critical link in our medical system. As you navigate the ups and downs of your work on a daily basis, please remember that people see you, recognize the work you're doing, and appreciate you very much. Thank you!

- Christine, BA'02

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As a retired pharmacist, I would like to show my appreciation for the many, many hard working healthcare workers, especially fellow UBC alumni. Thanks a million! Keep well and stay safe!

- Judith, BSc'65

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Thank you for all your dedication and hard work, especially at this time of desperate need. We really appreciate it.

- Daljinder, UBC alumni

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Hi to the heroes of the pandemic defeating effort in Canada. I am on the Board of Directors for UBC Alumni and the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. I want to send out a heartfelt THANKS to all the medical alumni who are in the heart of beating this Pandemic! The pharmacists, nurses, doctors, epidemiologists, researchers and other folks who are actively defeating this virus! Thanks to you and also to your families who are making huge adjustments to accommodate your medical service! I am grateful every day for your dedication!

I am exceedingly proud of you and your commitment!

Be safe.

- Barbara, UBC alumni

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You know you are always appreciated but now more than ever, your service is especially important and valued. Thank you for going to work each day and helping others under these extremely difficult times. I have the greatest respect and admiration for you!

- Dennis, BSc'75

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People often take things for granted until they really need them. I've never been more grateful for the public health services that we have in Canada, and the remarkable people who work within it. Thank you for everything that you do. We'd be lost without you.

- Neil, MBA'10

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There aren't really adequate words at a time like this. I'm so grateful that people like you keep showing up for work. Thank you so much for everything you do to keep the rest of us safe and healthy.
Sending warm thoughts to you and your family. Stay safe, and thank you again!

- Diana, PhD'15

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Thank you sincerely for all of your hard work and dedication during this time and every other time of the year. We would not be able to fight this pandemic without you and for that I am forever grateful.

- Jordanna, BA-O'19