Terri Salyer - Kidney Transplant Pioneer

This article describes the journey of our friend, Terri Salyer and her family. A great friend to all who knew her!

World's Greatest Nurses

The nursing care that Darel received at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles was a major catalyst in his healing; particularly on the difficult days when it was tough to stay positive.

Here are two more of the best. Mom didn't recall their last names, but Pat & Ruth were fondly remembered as an encouraging presence on the wing. They approached their jobs with both professionalism and a sense of humor; both of which directly benefited each patient.

If anyone knows anything more about either Pat or Ruth, we'd enjoy the chance to say "Thank You" to them both.

Nurse on 5 East

Shortly after his transplant, Darel was presented with a Kodak camera that he used to capture images of the many friends he made while at Childrens Hospital. Mom was usually pretty good at writing names on the back of the photos, but here's one smile that hasn't yet been identified. We'll appreciate information from anyone who knows this FOD (Friend of Darel!).

The "New" Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - 1968

Dedicated on Sunday, September 29, 1968 the new Childrens Hospital Los Angeles building provided a reassuring presence within the community. Here was a clear demonstration that an investment had been made in the future of the children of Southern California.

The hospital's front entrance was even used as the setting for television's "Marcus Welby, M.D." starring Robert Young.

To our family, this building became a visible symbol of hope. Less than a year after the new building was compeleted, our parents received the telephone call they had been waiting for: "We need for you to come to Los Angeles right now. We have a kidney for Darel."