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Seizing the Day:
How Katie Benton Continues Holly Butcher’s Legacy
T
his year, Dietitian Connection announced the establishment
of a new accolade, to be awarded annually. Called the
Carpe Diem Award – “Seize the Day” – it was created to
honour the legacy of Brisbane-based dietitian Holly Butcher.
Holly left us all way too early when she passed away in January 2018
from Ewing’s Sarcoma. Yet she also left an incredible gift behind: a candid and
refreshing letter to the world. In it, she shares her insights as the end of her life
approaches, reflects on the fleeting beauty of life – and, of course, reminds us
to “Carpe Diem”. Holly’s words have since been shared millions of times via
social media because they speak universally to us as humans. (To read Holly’s
letter,click here)
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