Lyn Rush, one of Chatham-Kent Hospice’s first volunteers, was inducted into the June Callwood Award Circle of Outstanding Volunteers at the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) Conference recently held in Toronto.
The June Callwood Award was established in 1994 to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout Ontario. The award was named in honour of the late June Callwood who was a long-time advocate of hospice, community activist, author and recipient of the Order of Canada.
“Volunteers give of themselves time and time again with no expectations to receive. Lyn Rush is one of those volunteers who goes above and beyond as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Volunteer Advisory Committee for Chatham-Kent Hospice,” said Jessica Smith, Executive Director, Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Lyn retired from the Chatham Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) having worked in various roles.
Her last position was Coordinator of Palliative/Support Care and Oncology; a role she saw as a great privilege.
Since retirement Lyn has kept busy volunteering for several community organizations and helping out with her grandchildren as needed. Although she is busy, her desire to see Palliative and End-of-Life care grow in our community has never wavered.
“Lyn handles all tasks with grace and humility making everyone around her feel her warmth and compassion. She is one of our unsung heroes and we are so glad to have her on our team,” said Melanie Watson, Volunteer Coordinator, Chatham-Kent Hospice.
The Chatham-Kent Hospice will be a 10 bed residence that cares for patients and their families and friends who are dealing with a terminal illness, providing comfort, support and pain management in a home-like setting.
For more information visit: www.chathamkenthospice.com
