FOHS Hospital Visitors
a dedicated team of hospital visitors
distribute the pillows
With a steady supply of Heart pillows being hand-crafted every week, FOHS Hospital Visitors make sure that Royal Jubilee Hospital cardiac patients each receive a pillow and a pamphlet. Over the years, our Hospital Visitors have changed personnel many times, but the message behind the pillows has not: the members of the FOHS have walked this path and are here to offer our support.
FOHS Hospital Visitor (Since 0ct. 2015):
Renee van Campen
“After having had three successful open heart surgeries at the Royal Jubilee Hospital over a span of 27 years, I decided that I needed to do something useful with all the “wonderful” experience I had gained as a patient. I had been given pillows after two of my surgeries and I knew how much they meant to me, so I decided that I wanted to deliver those pillows too. Not only do I get to drop off the pillows, but I also get to engage with patients, answer any questions they may have about the recovery process, and share whatever experience I have that might be helpful. It is extremely rewarding to know that you are helping to make someone else’s journey a little bit easier. Visiting days are honestly the brightest days in my calendar!”
At the February 2020, FOHS General Meeting, long time Pillow Volunteer Cam Dunphy was recognized for his tireless dedication to the Society. Cam, on the left, is seen here receiving a certification of appreciation by FOHS President, Jim Weaver.