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PAGE 4THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JANUARY 22,2003 www.durhamregion.com 'He's compassionate and passionate about what he does' Lung Association honours volunteer of the year BY NATALIE MILLER Staff Writer DURHAM - When a former smoker wound up in the hospital for ventilation treatment, he knew it was time to kick the habit. It was around Christmas in 1984 when Bob Nicholls turned to the Lung Association of Durham Region for help. He quit smoking, and also became one of the organization's most valued volunteers. volunteers. The non-profit group that strives to improve respiratory health through community community programs and supports medical research recently honoured the Orono resident as its volunteer of the year. The Steven Shumovich Volunteer of the Year Memorial Award was established established in 1999 in memory of one of the leaders of the successful Sign Off Smoking Smoking program. Mr. Shumovich, a Durham resident, who was also an advocate of an anti-drug program, joined the public relations relations and marketing team and volunteered volunteered to sit as a board member. He lived with asthma until the age of 27. The group chose Mr. Nicholls, 67, because of his committed contribution to various Lung Association endeavours. "He's compassionate and passiorrate about what he does," says Dianne McKenzie, development co-ordinator for the Lung Association's Durham branch. "He's always been there." Mr. Nicholls became active in the organization organization when he retired from Goodyear Tire in Bowmanville eight years ago. He donated the money from his retirement luncheon to the Lung Association. Association. "It was a project I liked and I supported,',' supported,',' he says. Shortly after leaving work, he began delivering tulips to support support the Lung Association's annual fund-raiser. This year's Tulip Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 26. His work took off from there, and he's now involved in fund-raisers including including selling the Golf Privilege Book that contains discount coupons >for golf , courses and PULL for \Kids that raises money for the Asthma Action help line. The Lung Association benefits greatly greatly from the numerous business contacts Mr. Nicholls has in thé community. "He's a fountain of information," Ms. McKenzie says. Mr. Nicholls gathered most of his sources when' he served as district commissioner of Scouting for six years. "I know lots of people and we've become become friends. I'm never afraid to ask them for something." Mr. Nicholls is a busy man who's also involved in numerous other volunteer volunteer endeavours. Teen workshop CLARINGTON - Local teens looking looking for ways to make changes can take advantage of a two-day workshop. Ward 1 Councillor Jane Rowe calls the 'Take Change, Create Change' workshop "exciting". The forum pledges to teach youth how to "turn your ideas into action." She. says the workshop is free. Youths must commit to both workshops workshops on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Saturday, April 26 at the Courtice Community Community Complex, 2950 Courtice Rd. Topics include awareness, leadership and team building. Open to all teens aged 13 to 19 who live in Clarington, the workshops run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register by e-mail at: takccharge2003@hotmail.com. Or, call Skip Crosby of Clarington's Community Community Services department at 905-623- 3379, ext. 628. 'There's a need for it," he says. "There's a compassion that (comes) back to you from the people (you help). It's your faith that makes you do all of the other things." For more information about the Lung Association's fund-raisers and programs Bob Nicholls: Lung Association call 905-436-1046. «trOKiSÏ ' € volunteer of the year. RESIDENCE - (located on Ritson Road North) Our Nursing Home Will Offer... • large private & couple rooms with ensuite full activity programs • all the comforts - of home • resident-centred care and peace of mind You can learn more about us by attending our Information Session January 28th at 10 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor Street, Oshawa For more information, please contact Katherine Jackson at 1-888-571-0065 ext.160 www.regencycare.ca bbmi To Teddy's King Park Plaza 245 King St. W. 905-579-1242 Email it m* Canadian Statesman newsroom@durhamregion.com Sinfl 1 ® 4 Mattress j r 58 [sleep Factory 'Mi Enter Our Draw <e ^( r to WIN a $50 Certificate ^, 'Jih, You're Invited to a OurW^Birtbday Celebration! Sale starts Friday January 24lh, 2003 iff:' TO ' Maternity Wear 'U 'Nursing Wear * .'Infants Wear v Kids Wear . Gifts and Accessories Sale unds Feb, 14/03. 'While supplies last Catering to Moms-Tii-lie, Your Net u Arrival anil New Moms! GEHBY' tlOHS 1 Maternity Infants Wear 3500 Brock St, N„ Whitby (south of Taunton Hd,) 905-668-5885 www.jtit*r»tloni-m»t«tnlty,com Hours: Mon-Wvd 10 OJliuishl 10 V.S.it 10 6, Sun I.' J