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‘Chalk Angels’ Bring Hope to Healthcare Workers + Patients at MelroseWakefield Hospital

April 22, 2020

At a time where stress and anxiousness has dramatically increased, “Chalk Angels” are providing a glimpse of hope to healthcare workers and patients at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

It is tough for some community members to keep up the positive spirit and momentum, but MWH is visited every night by community members writing inspirational messages on the sidewalk and brick walls in chalk. Anonymous community members are providing hope that there is light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel by writing these messages.

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