The Lovely Thing About Yorkhill Is That There Are Happy Endings
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IT'S one thing she is not keen to talk about but the one thing that shines an interesting light on Shona Cardle's decision to dedicate her career to fundraising, specifically to generating support for vulnerable children: the chief executive of Yorkhill Children's Foundation began her working life as a nurse in a maternity hospital.
Newly married and living with her husband in their first home in Glasgow's south side, Ms Cardle nursed in the former Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women. "I was an alright nurse but nursing wasn't for me," is all she'll say. "It's so long ago now I've nearly forgotten about it."See the full content of this document
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The Lovely Thing About Yorkhill Is That There Are Happy Endings
Instead she switched from one caring profession to another. Ms Cardle, 51, is now at the helm of a charity supporting one of Scotland's most well-known and respected hospitals but her career has been dedicated almost entirely to working for children's charities: the NSPCC, Barnardo's and CHAS.
The foundation not only pays for a mix of vital medical equipment and added extras that brighten young patients' hospital experiences but also supports fo...See the full content of this document
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