When my daughter Evelyn was diagnosed with cancer, Yesenia was in nursing school. Despite the heartache of seeing her cousin fight for her life, she balanced intense emotions with the demands of her studies, often spending long hours in hospital waiting rooms, books in hand, just to be near her. In Evelyn’s final days, Yesenia promised to become a nurse in her honor. After Evelyn passed, Yesenia kept her promise. Today, she works with oncology patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital, caring for children with the same love and compassion she showed Evelyn. Her patients adore her. Yesenia’s strength, dedication, and heart make her the definition of the Legacy of Love award and a true Healthcare Hero.