Robin and her team saved my life 25 years ago; I had severe necrotizing fasciitis in the stomach region and I was deemed terminal. With the care of the doctors at this facility and in particular the nursing staff which Robin was active in, however, I survived. I now have a thriving life, a partner, and am in the third year of a master's degree program thanks to Robin. I recently wanted to pay it forward and contact Robin and had an amazing conversation filling her in on my life and who I grew up to become. When I informed my mother that I had spoken to Robin, she cried the moment I mentioned Robin's name. She repeated many times "that special woman saved your life and we owe her everything".
So, 25 years later I would like to nominate Robin, because without her, I wouldn't be the person I am today and I wouldn't have the life that I cherish now. I know it is a little late, but Robin deserves every award in the book because she is the reason that I will celebrate my birthday in July, acquire my master's degree, and marry the love of my life.