You all know what amazing work Kitsap Cancer Services does for the local cancer community but did you know that we have a nine member 100% volunteer Board that gets all the work done?
We thought it might be fun to give you some fun facts about the history of Kitsap Cancer Services and a few of the Board members that make up this amazing non-profit organization!
Fun Fact#1:
Kitsap Cancer Services was officially founded in 2002 under the name Humble Abode. In 2004 Jackie and Mark Smaha took over the organization and renamed it Kitsap Cancer Services.
Fun Fact#2:
Our Board Secretary, Barbara Lambert is the longest running Board Member! Barbara and her husband John are avid cruisers. They’ve traveled to Rome, Spain, Panama Canal, Aruba, Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. The next cruise on deck (pun intended!) is a 17 day adventure traveling through New England, Canada and Greenland. Bon Voyage!
Fun Fact#3:
One of our newest Board Members, Arkisa Louis, loves High Tea and collecting tea sets! Arkisa was born and raised in Georgia and came to the PNW by way of the U.S. Navy.
Fun Fact#4:
Kitsap Cancer Services is the only cancer non-profit in Kitsap County that provides financial grants to all types of cancer patients regardless of gender or type of cancer.
Fun Fact#5:
Our Board Vice President, Leah Persinger, is an avid surfer! Her favorite places to surf are Crescent Beach and Westport. She’s also a local realtor and now a video star – she just started a video series – Leah and Isaak Discover Kitsap – to highlight some of her favorite people and places in Kitsap.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Kitsap Cancer Services and the wonderful individuals who comprise our Board of Directors. Each member brings their unique talents and passions to the table which makes our small but mighty team effective and fun😊
We hope these fun facts have given you a peek into the personalities behind the important work that we do. Stay connected with us for more stories and insights as we continue to make a positive impact together!