OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER - James Scopie is the recipient of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation's 2005 Outstanding Volunteer Award. He is shown receiving the award from foundation chair Phyllis Cameron during the organization's National Volunteer Week celebration. by Jodi Swan

April 2005

Scopie honoured by health care foundation

AMHERST (Staff) - A longtime supporter of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation has been named the organization's 2005 Outstanding Volunteer Award winner.

James Scopie, the laboratory service manager at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, has been involved with various foundation projects and events over the years. He has worked tirelessly on the Light the Way Campaign as well as sharing his musical talents at various foundation events.

"Jim is a true example of volunteerism. He is always available to assist the foundation an is so helpful in organizing our events. He is always wearing his smile!," foundation managing director Jodi Swan said Tuesday.

The award was presented to Scopie at the foundation's National Volunteer Week celebration on Monday. It's the second time the award has been presented. Last year's winner with Allen Wessell.

This award is presented annually recognizes an individual who selflessly has contributed of their time, effort, talent, resources and leadership for the betterment of the foundation.

The Cumberland Health Care Foundation acknowledges the valuable work of its many volunteers, all who assist in forwarding the mission and goals of the organization.