Betsy Robinson of Boynton Beach has been a South County board member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Area Chapter since 2009.
She was co-chairwoman of NCCI Holdings internal cancer campaign for the last two years, raising $25,000 to $58,000 each year
She also is a three-year member of NCCI’s internal Share the Spirit committee, raising money for several local nonprofits in need during the holidays.
NCCI in Boca Raton employs nearly 1,000 professionals dedicated to the workers compensation system. NCCI provides information and analytical services to key audiences throughout the country.
Age 43
Activities – “Volunteering is my life.”
Heroes – Grandmother, Sonia Davis
Born – Cleveland
Grew up – New Jersey
How did volunteering become such a large part of your life?
“I don’t know. I like to give back and help others. In college [University of Hartford], I wanted to be a social worker.”
Why did you become a board member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society?
“My dad was diagnosed with leukemia in Jan 2008 and died from it. This is something people need to know about.”
Where does the money go toward?
“It goes toward research. A lot of people need to know about it. People read about child leukemia but later in life it is harder to find a cure.”
What do you do at NCCI?
“I am an underwriting analyst. I process applications for people who need workers compensation.”
Any plans or events this year for the Leukemia Society?
“We have the “Light the Night Walk” on Nov. 6 in Boca Raton. We also are working on a fundraiser around back to school time.”
What is the future of Leukemia is people keep volunteering and donation to the cause?
“I don’t know. Hopefully it will make a difference. I think they have to find the cause before they find the cure.”
