Daisy Awards
Claire Chester Wardell, RN
“She (Claire) was a Rockstar. She went above and beyond for my wife. She was extremely helpful and supportive. Anything my wife needed she was there for. Everyone helping with delivery was amazing, but Claire was the one doing the hard work. She was so encouraging during delivery. She knew all the right things to say to help my wife. Sure, doctors get all the credit, but nurses like her are the true heroes.”
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day.
The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the autoFimmune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget!