I was thrilled to learn about the DAISY Foundation, a remarkable organization that exclusively honors nurses for the incredible efforts they make daily. Bonnie & Mark Barnes wanted to keep the memory of Patrick Barnes alive in a unique way by awarding his nurses (and eventually nurses around the world) with a tangible, heartfelt recognition by their peers/patients. Bonnie & Mark just launched a book to tell the 20-year story: “Shining the Light On All the Right.” So many people now jump on the bandwagon of calling nurses (s)heros, without TRULY recognizing the life-changing gifts they share every day. Nurses tend to believe it is JUST part of the job. In truth, it is just part of who they are at their core. Unless they have had an experience like the Barnes’ with Patrick, few people know what it is exactly that nurses do. A long-time treasured volunteer for DAISY, Nurse Cindy Lefton, will join us to fill out the story with data of how this award has impacted Nurses the world over.