Meet VCH Volunteer Colleen Kason

Colleen Kason
Auxilian and past president of the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary

How long have you worked and volunteered at VCH?

I have been a member of the Richmond Hospital and Healthcare Auxiliary for 20 years.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH.

I help raise additional funds for healthcare by managing the lottery booth at the hospital and working in the Thrift Shop in Steveston. I also provide care and comfort to patient families by co-leading a Bereavement Walking group in Steveston for Hospice.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:

I went on an 11-day rafting trip on the Tatshenshini River in Alaska.

Favorite hobby:

Gardening.

Three things you always have in your fridge:

1. Yogurt

2. Organic eggs

3. White wine

What makes you happy?

Spending time with any of my eight grand children.

Most healthy habit:

Exercising five days a week.

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