He said goodbye to his elderly father over FaceTime. Now he's giving donated iPads to local medical centers so families can stay connected

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He said goodbye to his elderly father over FaceTime. Now he's giving donated iPads to local medical centers so families can stay connected
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Because of Covid-19 guidelines restricting visitation to hospitals and care centers, John couldn't see his father in person before he died. Now, he is asking members of his community to donate iPads that will be distributed to local medical centers.

Hugh Lynch, who had dementia, died of natural causes at a memory care center in Atlanta on April 13. Because of Covid-19 guidelines restricting visitation to hospitals and care centers, John couldn't see his father in person before he died.It was Lynch's experience with his father during the pandemic and conversations with medical worker friends that inspired him to take action.

"Read MoreThe foundation, which usually focuses on providing educational experiences to local children, has since collected and distributed 60 iPads to hospitals in New Jersey, New York and South Carolina as well as nursing homes in Cape May County, New Jersey, according to Lynch.About 18 iPads along with iPad covers and chargers were donated to Cape Regional Medical Center in New Jersey, according to Ray Wisniewski, Cape Regional Health System spokesman.

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