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Nurse Retires After 50 Years of Saving Young Lives
27 Jul
Summary
- A Nottingham nurse dedicated 50 years to pediatric kidney care and transplants.
- She supported young patients, some of whom are now thriving adults.
- The nurse played a key role in organizing the British Transplant Games.
A distinguished children's nurse in Nottingham is retiring after a fulfilling 50-year career, having touched the lives of countless young patients and their families. Starting her nursing journey in 1978, she specialized in caring for children with kidney disease and those undergoing vital transplants. Many of these children have since become thriving adults, a transformation she found most rewarding.
Her career included significant work as a clinical nurse specialist in transplantation for over 25 years. Beyond her hospital duties, she was instrumental in organizing Nottingham's British Transplant Games team, highlighting the event's importance for building friendships and providing crucial support networks for families navigating similar challenges.
One former patient, Aliza Rafi, now 18 and preparing for the 2026 British Transplant Games, credits the nurse with unwavering support since she was diagnosed with kidney failure at age five. Aliza describes her as a grandmother-like figure and a "number one supporter." Colleagues remember her fondly, often referencing her dedication and willingness to "always go the extra mile."
