Barbie Todd serves as the Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Hope Lodge in Kansas City. She began her time at Hope Lodge as a volunteer in 2019 and took a position as an on-call concierge in March of 2023. In November of 2023, she became the AGM. As part of her role, she is responsible for volunteers.
“It is a privilege to get to share about volunteering not only with Hope Lodge, but also with ACS CAN. I get the honor of welcoming and getting to know cancer patients and their caregivers on a daily basis. We have hosted Lights of Hope events the last three years. Working with the very people that I advocate for and ensuring they have a safe/free place to stay during their treatments is a dream come true. They give me a voice and keep me inspired in my advocacy for research, education, and access to care for everyone.”
Barbie has been married for 29 years and has two amazing adult sons. Her husband and sons are very supportive of her work and advocacy efforts. They step in as volunteers whenever needed.