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In this Quick Bits update, Tim shares a deeply personal reflection following the recent passing of his mother, Carol Conrad, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. Through stories from his childhood, Tim explores how his mother’s decades of volunteer work with the Canadian Red Cross shaped his own lifelong commitment to helping people during their hardest moments.

This short episode is both a tribute and a reminder: volunteers and helpers often never see the full impact of their work — but it matters, sometimes decades later.

Key Themes

• Remembering Carol Conrad, a dedicated Canadian Red Cross volunteer
• Childhood memories of the equipment loan program and community helpers
• How early exposure to volunteerism shaped Tim’s crisis communications path
• The quiet, often unseen impact of community volunteers
• Gratitude for helpers everywhere - past, present, and future
• A brief pause in new episodes and what’s coming next
• A special sign‑off dedicated to his mom: “with ice cream and strawberries.”

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In Memory of Carol Conrad

For those wishing to make a donation in her honour, please consider supporting:

• Alzheimer Society of Canada
• Terry Fox Foundation

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