Lois Blair has been a dedicated volunteer for many years with numerous community organizations and causes. She began volunteering as a teen with high school sports and has since filled many different roles. Giving back to her community has remained an important part of her life. For the past three years, she has been involved with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary.
She has always been involved in the health care setting, both professionally and as a volunteer, and being an Auxiliary volunteer was a natural fit. After experiencing a heart attack in 2001, Lois is thankful for the care and dedication shown by the hospital staff and acknowledges them for saving her life.
Following this experience, her perspective on life has changed. She now takes pleasure in each day, engaging in the activities she loves and continuing to give back to her community. She enjoys playing cards, gardening, swimming, bowling, and all around having fun.
What is it about volunteering that you enjoy?
“Giving back - somebody had to give to me when I was young, so I give back.”
Do you have any recommendations for future volunteers?
“Be pleasant. Be sincere. And again, giving back. In one space of your life, usually, everybody will be in the hospital one way or the other. It just lets you see how much work the nurses, etc. all do.”
