Client and Family Advisors

Dorothy has been actively involved with VON for the past 20 years, including serving as Co-Chair for the National Advisors Council. Before her husband John passed away, he had been a VON client and advisor for 15 years. The torch has now passed to Dorothy to keep John's voice alive.

As a member of the Community Corporation board for VON Peterborough Victoria Haliburton, Dorothy shares the thoughts and perspectives of the larger community. As a VON client and family advisor, she colours the decision making of VON staff and management with her experience. She is an advocate for home and community care services and strongly supports appropriate resourcing and ease of access to these services for all Canadians.