02/13/2026
Women must, should, and do support each other in all ways. 💖 There is no way in this world that I could do all that I do or have become all that I have become without giants of women (mentors and friends). We need each other. And we need to stop judging a woman because she has to take care of her family or a woman who prioritises her work place. We have created a new world for women that we are still trying to navigate, but we must support one another through this process.
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On this Gal-intine's Day, I am honoured to share this photograph of one of my dearest friends together during a surgery of a coatimundi. The cool part isn't that we helped out this beautiful animal- anyone with our training can do that. The cool part is that we have supported each other emotionally and professionally. That we are each other's cheerleaders. That we are self-confidently able to be proud of one another. She is an amazing doctor and an inspiration every day we work together.
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Compared to men, women experience more stress-induced fatigue (45% vs. 29%), feeling overwhelmed (41% vs. 29%), and sleeplessness (46% vs. 38%). So let's start within ourselves by supporting our favourite gals on this Galentine's Day (even if you also have a Valentine).
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Thank you to so many amazing women in my life: my mother, my sisters and friends/supporters my amazing nurses (Shannon, Giana, Tatiana, Victoria, Liz, Christina, Jenn, Ashley!!! There are so very many others within the foundation (both staff, sponsors, and supporters). Thank each of you women (and gentlemen) who stand for everyone.
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