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LONDON, Ontario, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For several years, Lisa and Dennis Carroll have dedicated their lives to honouring the memory of their daughter Rachel. Their journey is marked by showcasing the exceptional care delivered by the trauma team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and offering generous donations in return. Lisa and Dennis Carroll have generously pledged $1,000 annually for the next 10 years to establish the Rachel Carroll Wellness Award.
This award is dedicated to the memory of their daughter, a young woman who possessed a zest for life and a passion for travel. "Rachel's accident and her subsequent hospitalization at LHSC was life-altering for her," said her father Dennis and stepmother Lisa. "Her recovery, though painful and long, was aided by countless compassionate doctors, nurses and staff.
A trauma social worker by the name of Karen Pierre was instrumental in helping Rachel in her recovery along with helping us navigate successfully through this journey. Rachel's transformation post-recovery was profound. She embraced a simpler life, focused on health, family and spirituality—a true embodiment of Pura Vida * .
" Rachel's life took an unexpected turn when she suffered traumatic injuries in a car accident while travelling in Costa Rica. The trauma team at LHSC played a pivotal role in her recovery, inspiring her to embark on a new path focused on healing and spirituality. Tragically, Rachel passed away from a brain a.
