News : VGH Founders Award Winner - Kim Frank

We celebrate Kim Frank and her passion for life, family and her beloved animals. In life Kim Frank lived life fully, exuding strength and focus.

For 20 years, Kim worked as the Director of Human Resources for VGH. She established and guided the Human Resources, Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory therapy Departments in organizing an annual silent auction aptly named Holiday Tree Walk, 12 years ago.

The Holiday Tree Walk not only raised $70,000 on its own for Tree of Lights over the years, but also became one of the most highly anticipated events of Vinton and surrounding communities. In the 2016 VGH Thrive, Kim stated "…it raises the spirits of patients and staff. The holidays are a rough time to have a loved one in the hospital. This is our way of helping to support our commitment to providing excellent health care and making life a little easier for others as well."

Compassion and passion were in Kim's heart for others. Kim fought fiercely through her battle with cancer and her presence is greatly missed in our facility and the community.

Once the pandemic allows, Human Resources and Respiratory Therapy will carry on her legacy of bringing holiday joy to others through the Holiday Tree Walk. We honor Kim's legacy in this year's Tree of Light booklet.

It is with gratitude and honor that we name Kim Frank with the VGH Founders Class. Husband Todd Frank and Daughter Peyton Frank were in attendance to accept recognition for Kim's service.