Infuse Issue 7 March 2019 | Page 18
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of Amy Nevin
Seizing The Day
Amy Nevin Continues
Holly Butcher’s Legacy
L
ast year, Dietitian Connection established
a new accolade, the Carpe Diem Award. The Carpe Diem
Award was created to honour the legacy of Brisbane-based
dietitian, Holly Butcher, and is awarded annually.
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 on millions of time via social media
because they speak universally to us
as humans.
This year’s winner – chosen by Holly’s family
from a pool of very deserving nominations –
was Brisbane-based rehabilitation dietitian,
Amy Nevin.
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Amy’s nomination stood out…for going above
and beyond the basic call of duty (special
trips to the supermarket) and always asking
and understanding what the patient wants
during treatment – both, areas that Holly
herself was passionate about.
Infuse spoke with Amy on her award win, and
Holly’s legacy.
Amy, thank you for continuing Holly’s
legacy. What was your reaction in learning
you would be the 2019 recipient of the
Carpe Diem award?
It was an incredibly humbling way to start the
new year; almost like a big hug reassuring me
that I am exactly where I should be.
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