My friends and colleagues are quite aware of how much our partnership with IHI, to award forum scholarships in Justin’s name to caregivers, means to me. Here is one of the reasons why:

Dale,

Thank you so much for the incredible gift you have given me. It has been such an honor and I feel privileged to be able to hear such important stories and benefit from the experiences of others at such an early time in my career. This weekend has given me words to say things that I’ve always believed and tried to utilize in my practice but never have been able to articulate fully. I have a better understanding now of the simultaneous complexity and simplicity that are involved in the continuous battle for improvement in health care. I know that my journey is only just beginning but that the things I’ve learned this weekend will be part of my work and my vocational discernment throughout the rest of my life. I hope that our paths continue to cross on our paths for quality and truth. I feel so blessed and thank you and your family from the bottom of my heart for your inspiration, dedication and generosity.  

With deep gratitude and love, Rachel