b'10 CONCORD HOSPITAL TRUSTTRUST VOLUNTEERKathy TsourosKathy Tsouros has to reach back into her memory to recall just how many years she has been affiliated with Concord Hospital. The longtime volunteer estimates her association to be at least 35 years, maybe 40.Though she is modest about her own service, in that time, Tsouros has been part of the evolution of the Hospital in terms of its physical and programmatic changes.The Hospital has gotten so big, and I think its important for the people of Concord to know that theres been a lot of support in so many different ways, Tsouros says. Volunteering is one way of supporting it. You can give as little or as much of your time as you want and youll always feel that its well worth it.Born and raised in Concords West End, Tsouros now lives in the home she grew up in. Concord is where she brought up her two children with her husband of 65 years, Ernie, and where she launched her community involvement. Tsouros began her decades-long tenure as a member of the Concord Hospital Associates, serving as treasurer of its board and volunteering in the original hospitality shop. She recalls that proceeds from the shops sales went toward various priorities at the Hospital. Tsouros also was part of planning the first benefit galas (her favorites include one held on a train to Tilton and another hosted at Concord Airport) and walkathons and has for many years been a friendly face on the 9th green at the annual golf tournament. After many years on the Philanthropy Committee, Tsouros also joined the Concord Hospital Board of Trustees, serving for 13 years in that capacity. Her involvement has spanned the terms of four Hospital CEOs, during which time she has been pleased to be part of campus expansion that has included construction of the Memorial and Pillsbury Buildings and the Payson Center for Cancer Care and of several initiatives to improve resources for cardiac care and other medical specialties.For the last 20 years, Tsouros and her husband have spent the winter months at their home in Estero, Florida, but that does not stop her from flying home to attend Philanthropy Committee meetings when she can and from hosting fellow snowbirds for receptions on behalf of Concord Hospital Trust. The biggest difference Tsouros has noticed in her many years as a volunteer is the growth of philanthropy through the leadership of Chief Advancement Officer Pamela Puleo. She recalls the pride she and others took in raising significant funds for new operating room technology from one of the first benefit galas and is amazed to see how far fundraising has come, with the Trust now raising millions each year to support people and programs. Not to be undervalued is that Tsouros has found a community among the band of Hospital Trust volunteersand she plans to keep going as long as she is able.I have really enjoyed it, she says, and knowing that Ive made a difference for the Hospital and the community.'