Remembering Blossum
A space to honour Blossum’s life, and to hold the stories she inspired worldwide.
Blossum’s Life of Compassion & Adventure
From growing up in BC Canada, to her 23 years living and travelling abroad, Blossum lived with curiosity, courage, and kindness. We have written some of our memories of her life and journeys below. We encourage everyone to visit the Memories page to read and share your personal stories and momories of Blossum too.
Reflections
Blossum was born in Kelowna, in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia on 14th May 1973. She went to primary and secondary school in Kelowna,
College & Vancouver
Blossum went to Victoria University and received a Bachelor of Science.
World Travels
Blossum had a spirit for adventure that wasn’t to be denied. During her university years, Blossum travelled with some friends to Central America, including Coast Rica and Belize. She trekked in the jungle, swam in rivers and oceans and saw the inspiring Angel Falls, which she remembered as an early trigger for knowing she was in the right place. In Belize she went scuba diving for the first time and was hooked.
Indonesia (via JAPAN)
Blossum returned to Vancouver and was saving money to go to volunteer in Indonesia. She was ready to leave and gave up her apartment, when she found out that her student loans could not be paused
Indonesia
Volunteering with PBI
Aceh Reconstruction
CRS reconstruction
The Sudan
Responding to the genocide in Darfur
Australia – part 1
Trip around Australia – or half of it.
Timor – Leste
Red Cross HIV
Papua New Guinea
5 years in Goroka
Laos (or Lao PDR?)
What’s a Bommie?
MAG Country Director; Gender Expert
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