Here's an older women worth looking up to

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ffinnochio Thu 06-Feb-14 20:16:11

Indeed Jess.

"One of the most striking features of Dr. Hamlin’s work is the way she empowers recovering fistula patients to help in the treatment of others."

This is the depth of care and support that counts, which will continue her legacy. Wonderful.

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rockgran Thu 06-Feb-14 19:47:03

Puts things in perspective.

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Riverwalk Thu 06-Feb-14 19:42:55

Truly inspirational. smile

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Lona Thu 06-Feb-14 19:40:00

What a wonderful woman.

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whenim64 Thu 06-Feb-14 19:16:25

How good it is to hear about inspirational women like her. Thanks Jess

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Aka Thu 06-Feb-14 19:10:10

I agree Jess she is an inspiration.

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JessM Thu 06-Feb-14 17:36:47

If you are fed up with being told that Dench or Mirren are "role models" for us older women ( they are mainly held up for our admiration because of their appearance and acting ability hmm )
Here is a 90 year old woman worth admiring for the difference she has made to the lives of poor women with obstetric fistulas.

www.nytimes.com/2014/02/06/opinion/kristof-at-90-this-doctor-is-still-calling.html?hp&rref=opinion&_r=1

If you want to send gifts to people in Australia her charity has a web site. I have had a good review of the hand knitted cotton scarf.

store.hamlin.org.au