I'm a single mom, age 48, and have raised 3 children in Vancouver, B.C. Presently living in Namibia on a two-year program.
Highlights:
- A former pediatric nurse now working with deaf and blind children in the school system
- Love the outdoors and am very active with sports both individual and on teams
- Volunteer with CCF (Christian Children's Fund) for the past 28 years
- Have sponsored children in Uganda and Ethiopia (see the picture of me with Tsehay and her family in Ethiopia earlier this year)- Volunteered within the community (Heart & Stroke Foundation, School Pac, union at work)
- In Africa volunteering for 2 years with VSO Canada (Volunteer Services Overseas)
- Am now working with university students who have a disability. Work at the University of Namibia as a Disability Coordinator
- Volunteer on weekends at the shelter with orphaned and HIV infected children, 'Baby Haven'
- Looking into adoption through the shelter
- Have a strong belief system in helping ones that need it the most. Africa needs help!
