Noelle's Gift cheque presentation to Lambton Kent District and St. Clair Catholic school boards. January 8, 2015. (Blackburnnews.com photo by Jake Jeffrey)Noelle's Gift cheque presentation to Lambton Kent District and St. Clair Catholic school boards. January 8, 2015. (Blackburnnews.com photo by Jake Jeffrey)
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Another Noelle's Gift Donation

Noelle's Gift foundation has donated a sum of money to support students and families with the St. Clair Catholic and Lambton Kent school boards.

The donation of $45,000 will be shared between the two boards to purchase needs such as eyeglasses, clothing, food, medicine, etc.

St. Clair Catholic District School Board Director of Education Dan Parr says the foundation was established in memory of slain school teacher Noelle Paquette.

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Parr adds principals will be responsible for submitting requests on the behalf of students and families. Requests are often processed within 48hrs to quickly offer help.

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