This month’s Volunteer Spotlight shines on Shawn Wilson. Originally from Ontario, Shawn and his family have been in Lethbridge for almost 14years. Shawn likes living in Lethbridge and has no desire to live anywhere else, if he had the option.
He has been volunteering with LSCO, in various roles, over the last 10 years or so; bingo fundraising, dishwasher, server, kitchen prep, to name a few. Shawn volunteers because he likes to keep busy. Every year for the last four decades LSCO has provided Christmas Dinner to the community-at-large on Christmas Day. Since Shawn joined the team of volunteers, his most prestigious role has been Christmas Dinner delivery driver for all the Police and Fire Stations on Christmas Day. Shawn has developed a continuing relationship with the folks that serve the city on Christmas Day and I’m sure the crews look forward to his visit. When he isn’t volunteering, Shawn works for Lethbridge Kia and spends time with his family.
When asked whom inspired him most in his life he said, “My grandmother, because she kept me in line. She was tiny and mighty and that wooden spoon was a fair size.” I asked Shawn, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years and what would you do if you won a million dollars?” “I will probably still be working and volunteering, and if I had a million dollars I would keep a bit and donate the rest to those in need.”
If you are out and about on Christmas Day you may see Shawn in his Santa Suit delivering those turkey dinners!
