As a medical professional,
In 1997, Henrikson resolved to devote many of her off hours to end of life care as well, volunteering for the
According to Henrikson "It's not enough to just be good at medicine. You also have to be good at relating to people, and sort of accepting that sometimes...all you can really do...is just be there for them."
Besides volunteering for the
"It's a huge high coming across the finish line. One of my goals each year is to continue to do that for the
To sponsor
- On Sept. 13, 2008, the Hospice Association of Ontario presented Dr. Donna Henrikson with the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism. To hear Val Ashfield's interview with Dr. Henrikson, log on to: www.philipazizcentre.ca
For further information: For further information: Val Ashfield, Special Events Coordinator, Philip Aziz Centre, Toronto, [email protected], (416) 363-9196
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