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A LASTING LEGACY
OF INSPIRATION:
JANET DAVILA, RN

FURTHER THE POWER Every so often an extraordi-
OF HEALING nary individual comes along
who touches countless lives
In times of sorrow, a gift in memoriam provides and inspires others in special
the opportunity to honor the passing of a loved ways. Janet Davila, RN, was
one. In times of joy, a gift in celebration serves as one of those special people.
a unique acknowledgement of a milestone such
as a wedding or special occasion in honor of a Throughout her 35-year career
friend, relative or colleague. Your tax deductible at Marian, Janet was known
gift will be acknowledged to those you designate; by patients and staff alike as a
the gift amount is never disclosed. Please contact respected and beloved birth-
us for details by phone 805.739.3595 or email ing center nurse specialist
MarianFoundationFeedback@DignityHealth.org. and maternal educator. Her heartfelt passion for nursing was
evident through her unconditional compassion for others and
endearing spirit which brought warmth to her patients.

As a melanoma cancer survivor, Janet was also passionate
about supporting local cancer patients and she remained
dedicated to volunteering her time and energy to spearhead
countless cancer fundraising events. Janet was also a supporter
of Mission Hope Cancer Center, never thinking she would
need the integrated oncology facility’s services as a second-
time cancer patient.

In August of 2011, Janet was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She
turned to Mission Hope where coworkers devotedly cared
for Janet and her family. Although Janet’s cancer took on an
aggressive form, she never gave up, embracing her positive
“can-do” attitude to battle the disease until her passing in Sep-
tember of 2013.

In the midst of her family’s grief, Janet’s husband, Joe, and
their three daughters graciously designated memorial gifts in
Janet’s memory to Marian Cancer Care at Mission Hope and
to Maternal and Newborn Care Services. Even in her passing,
Janet’s legendary nursing and community advocacy legacy
continues to inspire others as gifts in her memory are now
making a positive impact in the lives of Marian patients.

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