The story of The Harold Leever Cancer Center is a story about people — patients, families, caregivers, doctors, nurses, administrators and, of course, its volunteers, who were recently celebrated at a luncheon hosted by the American Cancer Society and the Leever Cancer Center.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary group of people who regularly give of themselves for the benefit of others,” says Leever Cancer Center Executive Director Kevin Kniery. “Our volunteers graciously drive patients to appointments, support a host of American Cancer Society programs, and serve as ambassadors for our facility, making everyone who comes through our doors feel comfortable and welcome.”
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
During the luncheon, speaker Anamin Reveron, a cancer survivor and former Leever Cancer Center patient (pictured at right, with HLRCC Executive Director Kevin Kniery), recalled her own interaction with a volunteer ambassador more than four years ago. The volunteer was posted at the welcome desk, and encouraged Anamin to take a blanket. “It made such a difference to me,” says Anamin. “I still wear that blanket today.”