BLOOD matters - Société Canadienne de l'Hémophilie
BLOOD matters - Société Canadienne de l'Hémophilie
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Volunteer Experiences with TCOR<br />
TCOR<br />
by David Neal<br />
While enrolled as an un<strong>de</strong>rgrad<br />
at York University, I was approached<br />
by Karttik Shah and asked if I was interested<br />
in participating in the Youth<br />
Committee with Hemophilia Ontario.<br />
Unfortunately, I had to <strong>de</strong>cline at<br />
the time because I was focused on<br />
my studies. I did advise Karttik that<br />
I would consi<strong>de</strong>r volunteering once<br />
my studies were completed. So, upon<br />
graduation in the spring of 2003, I<br />
approached the Society to see what<br />
opportunities existed. At the time<br />
there was the opportunity to volunteer<br />
on a couple of committees and<br />
with Bingo. After a couple of years<br />
in these roles, I was approached in<br />
spring 2005 to join the TCOR Board<br />
of Directors. I felt that this would be<br />
a great way to gain exposure within<br />
the Society. Once elected, I was introduced<br />
to some members who had<br />
<strong>de</strong>dicated many hours (and years) of<br />
their spare time to ensure that TCOR<br />
(and the Canadian Hemophilia Society)<br />
continued to reach out and help<br />
members of the bleeding disor<strong>de</strong>rs<br />
community. I was able to learn from<br />
these members, and as a result, I have<br />
forged strong friendships that will<br />
last well into the future.<br />
There are many opportunities to<br />
volunteer with TCOR, regardless of<br />
whether you are a board member<br />
or not.<br />
This past fall I was asked for a<br />
second time to speak publicly on<br />
behalf of the Canadian Hemophilia<br />
Society (CHS) through HealthPartners—an<br />
organization that consists<br />
of several charities in Canada and<br />
works in partnership with the fe<strong>de</strong>ral<br />
government ministries. After the<br />
great experience last year, I wanted to<br />
speak again on behalf of the CHS, and<br />
continue to practice my public speaking<br />
skills. It can be nerve-wracking<br />
to stand up in front of a group of<br />
strangers to talk about anything, but<br />
this is one way for the Society to gain<br />
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exposure. I am a firm believer that<br />
knowledge is power, and by speaking<br />
on behalf of the CHS, more people<br />
will become aware of hemophilia and<br />
the bleeding disor<strong>de</strong>rs community.<br />
After one speech this year, one of<br />
the employees approached me and<br />
asked me more about hemophilia.<br />
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TCOR Hemophilia Society<br />
802 - 45 Charles St. E.<br />
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E-mail: sturner@hemophilia.on.ca<br />
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