Construction materials distributor OCP Construction Supplies has announced that it will match donations of up to $100,000 to hospitals across northeastern Ontario.

Health Sciences North, North Bay Regional Health Centre, Sault Area Hospital and Timmins and District Hospital will each receive $25,000 to purchase equipment and other priority patient-care needs.

“We are proud to live and work in northeastern Ontario,” said OCP Construction Supplies president Richard Cousineau. “During this unprecedented time, we need to come together to make a difference. We strongly support the hard work and dedication of our health care workers and we want to express our gratitude as much as possible. We are so thankful for the health care teams across northeastern Ontario who are working tirelessly around the clock. You are our heroes.”

OCP Construction Supplies is headquartered in Sudbury, with offices in Timmins, North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.

“We’re grateful for the leadership of OCP Construction Supplies who are inspiring our communities to support the urgent and evolving needs of caring for patients, including those with COVID-19,” Tammy Morison, President & CEO of the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation. “Together with our partners to the north and west, we can ensure access to advanced medical equipment and the best possible care, close to home.”