Back in September I was interviewed by a couple of guys and was photographed in Edinburgh for a book called Healthcare Hero’s. I was really honoured to be asked to be part of it and they thought my “story” was interesting and sort of inspiring, but to me I do what I do to keep myself sane.
It was only earlier this week that I realised the true nature of this book when I saw who else was featured in the book. I still cannot believe it. I feel I have to pinch myself. But a few years ago I think it was I first came across Dr Kate Granger and her shock at being a patient in hospital and seeing how no one introduced themselves to her, wether it was nurses, Drs, domestics anyone and thus she started the #hellomynameis campaign to which she received an MBE for her work. I followed her campaign on Twitter and was saddened to see her decline in health as a result of her terminal cancer. She fought tirelessly and the campaign was UK wide. The respiratory ward which I end up being admitted to often all have name badges from the Hello My Name is campaign so its something I see all the time.
It was a sad day when Kate’s husband announced that she had sadly passed away as a result of her cancer.
So to be featured in a book along side her is truly amazing. I am so honoured. The launch of the book is down in London and I am really excited. Recently I have had so many opportunities as a result of being involved in the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research and have such exciting things happening in the future including possibly going to Washington DC and other places!!!!
ANONYMOUS-ASTHMA 