Volunteer Spotlight: Debra Smith

Remember the Ajax cleaner commercials from the early 70’s that promised a “white tornado” would leave your home sparkling clean?!

Well, for 10 years now, we’ve been privileged to have our own “brunette tornado”…volunteer Debra Smith whose energy and vitality is awe-inspiring.

Within minutes of her arrival, she’s whirled into the kitchen to prepare one of her legendary pasta dinners that our families eagerly anticipate. Then, she’ll make a quick spin through the living room to straighten up a bit and perhaps will dash to answer the phone or greet a family coming in for the night. In other words, there’s never a dull moment when she’s around.

With a background in sales and management it’s little wonder she has elevated multi-tasking into an artform.

After a long day at the hospital, families are drawn to her warm smile and ready humor. Debra loves nothing more than listening and learning about their children. “The fellowship with the families is what keeps me coming back,” she says. “Love is the greatest gift of all and I see so much of it at the House.”

In those rare moments of “down” time, she enjoys spending it with husband Frank as they love to travel, bike, hike, and ride their motorcycle.

Businesswoman, wife, volunteer… and she still has energy to spare!