2019-2020 Precious Blood Volunteer, Keven Cheung


Keven will serve at KC CARE Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri and will live at Gaspar Mission House. He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Professionals Studies and minors in International Development Studies and Poverty Studies.

Why do you want to volunteer?

“Service has always been an integral part of my life. From serving in different capacities
over the years, I have continuously been humbled and challenged by the people I interact
with. Serving has been a way for me to reconcile my own brokenness with that of
another. My desire to serve comes from a deep desire to grow in love, wisdom and
understanding for the communities I am placed in.”

Why do you want to volunteer with Precious Blood Volunteers?

“The Precious Blood Volunteers’ four pillars hold the qualities I strive to embody, which
include faith, building community, walking with those who suffer, and seeking
reconciliation. The intersection of faith, service to the marginalized, and clinical
experience is what draws me to the PBV. The PBV program is an opportunity for me to
develop meaningful and life-giving relationships with the communities I live and work
with.”

What are you looking forward to about your volunteer experience?

“I am excited to be spending a whole year getting to know Kansas City and developing a
genuine appreciation for the various communities within the city. I am also looking
forward to living at the volunteer house and allowing it to become a home for me. I hope
to gain a better understanding of the healthcare system and what it means to be a
physician.”