Cassidy took care of my cousin on the scariest day we had in the hospital and was a force through it all. When my cousin was unresponsive and everyone was in a panic, Cassidy remained calm and advocated to doctors and other medical staff to come to check on her repeatedly. Cassidy explained everything to us while my cousin was being taken away for scans and stayed after to answer all our questions. Cassidy talked calmly and directly to my cousin, generally getting a positive response. Even when my cousin became agitated, Cassidy never showed signs of frustration or exhaustion and simply cared for her with a smile. Cassidy stands out as a kind friend to all and an incredibly skilled nurse whom I am honored to have met. My mom called Cassidy "her hero" many times throughout the stay. Cassidy was the calm in a scary storm for us and I am endlessly thankful she was on our care team.

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I would like to nominate Ms. Cassidy for a DAISY Award. When my son came into the hospital with a blood sugar level higher than 600, I was feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what was happening. Ms. Cassidy showed tremendous empathy toward both my son and me. She made sure to inform me about every single detail I needed to know when a loved one is in the hospital. She even took the time to show me how to read the monitor, and each time she entered the room, she asked if I was okay or if I needed anything. Ms. Cassidy truly embodies the core values of Children’s Hospital, and she made a very stressful day more manageable by keeping me informed and supported. Thank you, Ms. Cassidy!