Welland Hospital Foundation
Special Events Committee
Peter Allen - As a relative newcomer to Niagara - we moved to Vineland in 2001, it represented somewhat of a homecoming, settling where we came to visit family for years as youngsters. To borrow that quote from television’s “WKRP in Cincinnati … town to town up and down the dial” and it’s very true in my case - the journeyman life of this broadcaster has seen stops in Hamilton, Cobourg, Kitchener (x 2), Cambridge and Collingwood.
"In all of those markets, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to get involved in the community in some shape or form as I do think the onus is on us to do what we can to improve the quality of life in our tiny corner of the world."
Whether its The Kinsmen Clubs of Preston and Collingwood, the Terry Fox Run or serving as The President of The Collingwood Chamber of Commerce, every experience has been richly rewarding in its own way.
Arriving at GIANTFM two years ago has allowed me to get to know and work with many of the business and community groups in this area. I look forward to working with the hospital foundation and doing what I can to assist in the foundation reaching its goals and objectives.
Lynn Champagne was born and raised in Welland and currently lives in Fonthill with her husband, two sons and family dog.
She chose Niagara College to continue her education and shortly after graduating with a Business Administration degree, began a career with Canadian Tire Financial Services. Lynn has spent the last 27 years with CTFS in a variety of roles. During her employment with CTFS she has lead and participated in a number of fundraising functions all directly benefiting our community. She finds this aspect to be both fulfilling and rewarding and believes it is important to give her time and efforts to the community she has been fortunate to work in and live.
During down time, Lynn enjoys biking, long walks with her dog and all forms of motorsports.
Lynn's involvement with the Welland Hospital Foundation offers her the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience, and to contribute and support an organization that is so wide reaching to many lives in the community.
Debbie Cosby
Administrator, St. Charles Village
Debbie Cosby has lived in Fonthill for the past twelve years and is the Administrator at St. Charles Village.
She is married to Kevin and has one son. She has three dogs and a cat.
Debbie and Kevin also own Ruffin’s Pet Nutrition, a life-long dream.
Karen Davies has lived in Fenwick for the past 21 years.
She recently retired from a very rewarding career in teaching.
Karen finds volunteer work satisfying, and an important element of society.
In her spare time she loves to spend time with son, daughter-in-law, husband, and two dogs
Laurie Demers has been employed with the Niagara Health System since 1994 and is currently working as a full-time General Accounting Clerk with the Welland Hospital Site.
She is the proud mother of 4 beautiful daughters.
Laurie has been a long-time donor to the Foundation, and decided she wanted to do more. She has just completed her first year as part of the Special Events Committee. "We have a wonderful team, and Heather's guidance and support help us to do what we do. I am privileged to be involved with this group and I am looking forward to next year and working together to help OUR hospital provide the best care possible, not just for my own family members, but for the entire community."
Barbara Durley is an Investment Representative and a certified
Gemmologist.
She is a member of the foundation’s Special Events Committee, an active member of Welland Rotary and a volunteer with the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce.
Barbara enjoys aerobics, curling, reading and Nascar racing. Her pride and joy is her 17-year-old cat Merlin.
Lydia Kinos has been employed by Osprey Media, a division of Sun Media, since 2003 and is currently the Niagara Regional Pre-Press Manager, based out of The Welland Tribune.
Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, she has studied Graphic Design, Sculpture, Computer Animation and Photography.
Lydia has been involved with the Welland Hospital Foundation since September of 2008, and is also a member of the Welland Winter Lights Committee.
In her spare time, Lydia enjoys practicing yoga, travel, photography, reading, cooking and is currently learning Spanish.