Heroes

Do you know someone who is already making a difference in the lives of others by doing their part to make medicine better? Nominate them as a Hero. Heroes might be health care professionals, or members of the community. They might be well-known leaders, or someone who quietly leads by example. Nominate the person you feel is making the world of medicine a better place to be.

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SHARON COLEMAN

NOMINATED BY: DANIEL BROWN | NOVEMBER 05, 2009 | St. Louis Children's Hospital

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This person is a hero because:

she realizes that sometimes it's the little things that can mean a lot.

Sharon's Story:

Working as a Patient Liaison for nearly 10 years in the emergency unit at SLCH, Sharon has witnessed her fair share of what life can throw at people in the community. It wasn't until early this year that those same hardships fell upon her. Sharon was diagnosed with lung cancer. During her journey to recovery, she has taken her hobby of knitting to the next level and used it to grow as a person. Recently, she has been knitting everything from items of clothing, to throws, to animals, and has been placing her works of art around the city for anyone to use or enjoy. She does this without anyone knowing about her or her good gesture. It's a way for her to stop thinking about her illness and realize that there are other people that need a smile too. So if you're walking along a street and see a scarf around a statue, remember that it's yours if you need it.

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	Daniel Brown 11/20/2009 03:49:54 PM	Go Sharon! =)
	autumn norton 12/01/2009 04:04:41 PM	Sharon, You are truely an angel on earth. Your good deeds do not go unnoticed! We love you.
	Cary Bynum 12/01/2009 10:12:41 PM	Sharon I don't know you but I'm inspired by your story and wish you the absolute best.

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