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1) Community Scan of Organization I am volunteering for the Central Alberta Cancer Centre located in Red Deer. There was a huge need for a centrally located cancer center, people were having to travel hours to receive treatment they desperately needed. The Cancer Centre in Red Deer opened in 2013 and I started volunteering their shortly after its opening. The Cancer Centre recruits their volunteers through the volunteer resources department of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. I have been a…

The idea of death has been something that I have long obsessed about. My parents were both forty years old when I was born. I was told that I was a complete surprise; considered as a “bonus” baby. Because my parents were so much older than most other children’s parents; I have constantly lived with anxiety about losing them. I had always believed that I would be parentless at a young age. These thoughts and fears that I had were often overwhelming and obsessive. In my mind, I was…

The plane landed with a thump; I was glad to be on the ground after enduring the storm the plane flew through. I opened my eyes and looked outside, which was dark and gloomy. The trees were naked, and the snow on the ground was thick. After grabbing my bag from the baggage claim, I walked outside hoping for my Grandpa Albert to be waiting for me in his car. But instead, my uncle was there waving for me to notice him. I was happy to see my uncle but, my grandpa was always the one to pick me up…

There usually comes a point in our lives where we experience a tragic event or loss, whether it happens to us or the person we care about it still has a typically large impact on our lives. However, many of us still don’t believe it will happen in our lives or are prepared when it does occur. Tragedy is never easy to deal with because even if it doesn’t bring death, it can still have serious implications on life, and tragic events can really put life into perspective. It was February 4th, 2011,…

Like Father Like Son Cameron John Gautreau, that’s my name. Some people say your name is who you are but I believe it’s the tip of the iceberg. A name is only an identification tag given to you because your mom thought it was cute when she heard it at a high school baseball game. What is it that defines who you are as an individual? I believe there are many things that made me the person I am today but it ultimately comes down to my family and most influentially my father. If you look at me…

I was twelve, and in the fifth grade; I loved talking to people and climbing trees and playing with bugs. I didn’t know how to make coffee, because I never drank it, and mum never wanted me to make it, lest I decided I suddenly wanted to drink coffee, because coffee was bad for you and turned you into a short old woman. At least, that’s what she told me; I had no reason not to believe her. My step-father was babysitting me because my mum had been called into work last minute, and she left in a…

After reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, I realized how our lives are both similar and completely different. It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that someone who is fairly famous and someone who has no significance in this world can be alike in many ways. Having read this book a few years back, it was actually helpful to me. It may have been helpful in the most indirect way possible, but helpful nonetheless. The Glass Castle had a small part in helping me through my…

As more things around him started spinning out of control, all he could do for the moment was becoming a spectator in his own life. His mother took everything in stride, but his father took every opportunity to keep them all grounded from what he believed were the trappings of the good life. It seemed funny to him that the only person he actually made his effort to insure this remained true was for him and he wanted to end his relationship with Anna. That was always a very short conversation…

Imaging studies of the chest was done and the imaging studies suggested congestive heart failure, and the patient was then admitted. N.E. refuses to settle in bed and denies assistance going to the bathroom. She would prefer to sit in the bedside recliner in high Fowler’s position. She stated, “When can I speak with the Doctor regarding my discharge.” N.E.…

Integration and Reflection Paper Taylor Skaggs Oklahoma State University Introduction My time in this class has been well spent, and I enjoyed every moment of it. The OK AIM visits made me nervous at first but as they went on I enjoyed doing them. The first visit was better than the second and I wish they weren’t as rushed but I learned a lot from doing them and got the chance to meet some really great people along the way. One big thing that I got from this class was the word community and…