Among the deep pool of eclectic and incredible people who volunteer their time and talents within OK programs, we honor a duo whose devotion to the mission over the years has been truly special. Kathleen McShane and Sue Thies are the 2019 Volunteers of the Year!
Kathleen and Sue have been serving on Wednesdays in After Opps for about 5 years and have been rooted to OK since our early days.
“They understand our mission and have a genuine connection with the Warriors,” said Volunteer Coordinator Sam Kehoe. “Their consistency and commitment is amazing.”
This passion-powered pair has assisted with a wide variety of OK programs and have been especially engaged with Community Opps, supporting the Warriors work with other local causes such as Hephzibah, New Moms, Sarah’s Inn, Ronald McDonald House, and more.
“They are my inspiration and my role models and my best friends,” said OK Volunteer Jarvis Hart. “I am so proud of them.”
Congratulations Kathleen and Sue!
Kathleen McShane
OK Volunteer of the Year
- Name? Kathleen McShane
- Where are you from? Oak Park, IL
- Travel destination on your bucket list? Charleston, SC
- Food you are craving right now: Hot dog from Big Guys Sausage Stand
- What is your ideal Saturday? In Spring and Summer, going to Twin Lakes, WI!
- If you had to listen to one musician/ band for the rest of your life, who would it be? Robert Mc Shane
- What is something you are reading, watching, or listening to right now? Catching up on reading my emails 😳
- What do you like about being part of Opportunity Knocks? Love hanging out with all of the Warriors ❤️!!! And the staff and volunteers are awesome too!!!
Sue Thies
OK Volunteer of the Year
- Name? Sue Thies
- Where are you from? Elmwood Park, IL
- Travel destination on your bucket list? Ireland
- Food you are craving right now: Pizza
- What is your ideal Saturday? Hanging with family and friends and reading a good book.
- If you had to listen to one musician/ band for the rest of your life, who would it be? The Beatles
- What is something you are reading, watching, or listening to right now? We Were the Lucky Ones (Book)
- What do you like about being part of Opportunity Knocks? Interacting with the Warriors who are a very special group.
