Make A Difference

This past Christmas was the first one that John worked in the EVS department at CMH. As the holiday approached, his new department made plans to collect food, toys, and clothing for several adopted families. There was only one hitch: they needed a Santa. Even though he was new, John came to the rescue, and his talents were soon made known throughout the facility. First, he took on the job of being Santa for the hospital, visiting patients and residents in both the hospital and the extended care facility. He came in on his day off to be Santa for hospital employees’ kids. Then, when the EVS staff was ready to bring Christmas to its “families,” John and his family helped. Not only did Santa drive the van, but he also delivered toys to needy kids in two counties of rural Virginia. For his role, John received hospital recognition as employee of the month and the department received the Salvation Army “Service to Others” award.