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ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
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Every year, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) Auxiliary honours deserving members at an annual Auxiliary Awards celebration.
At this year’s ceremony, Josie Hunter was recognized for her remarkable 45 years of volunteer service. Josie began volunteering at RVH in 1972 and has accumulated 7,000 hours volunteering in Victoria’s Gift Shop.
“At RVH we have one of the largest and most dedicated Auxiliaries in the country,” says Janice Skot, president and CEO. “Year after year, they tirelessly fundraise for new services and equipment at RVH and we couldn’t be more thankful for their dedication and belief in RVH. Today is our chance to thank our Auxiliary members for the mark they leave on every square foot of this health centre. Simply put, we couldn’t do what we do without their invaluable contributions.”
Another volunteer, Joy Rodgers, was recognized for her 40 years of service. Joy’s first involvement with RVH was as a charter member of the Junior Auxiliary in October 1957.
As an active member of that group Joy was the in charge of the sewing and served as their treasurer. After a break of several years, Joy once again joined the Auxiliary in 1977 and has tallied over 6,500 hours in a variety of areas. Additionally, Jean Crump, Joan Cuff, Dodee Walsh and Jane Wambold were each recognized for 25 years of service.
The RVH Auxiliary also recognizes some members with life memberships. These volunteers have given many years of long, reliable service, often serving in a leadership role as team leader of a service, major fund raising project and/or on the Auxiliary Board.
This year’s recipients were: Mary Baldwin, Tom Hambley, Louise Konouk, Fran Moore, Hilda Neely, Laurie Whitman and Terry Wilding.
Volunteers at RVH provide an extra set of hands in 75 different areas of the health centre, and through the dedicated efforts of the Auxiliary, raise funds to support equipment purchases and patient care.
The RVH Auxiliary is currently working to fulfill a $2 million pledge in support of advanced cardiac care and child and youth mental health services at RVH.
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