A calling to care for others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Manon](\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Temoignage_Manon_Dodre_5.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nManon Dodre has been a nurse for nearly 10 years. She began her career in France before continuing her professional journey at the CHUM<\/a>\u00a0in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve always felt the need to connect with people, to build relationships while taking care of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Her journey first brought her to the hospital\u2019s North wing on the 15th floor, where she met Sarah<\/a>. This is when she discovered a particular aspect of transplant care: beyond the medical procedure, there\u2019s a person learning to navigate a new reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecovery after a lung transplant can be a lengthy process. Patients must cope with reduced physical capacity, complex treatments and many new routines. For Manon, her role as a nurse also involves supporting patients through these vulnerable moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI think it\u2019s important to always show them that progress is being made, even when recovery is slow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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Beyond medical care: The importance of human connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nIn her work with transplant recipients, Manon places great importance on educating patients. Understanding medications, following dosing schedules and knowing which precautions to take are all part of everyday life after a transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But her support goes beyond medical instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manon enjoys building trusting relationships with patients by encouraging them and, when appropriate, bringing a little humour to their hospital stays. For her, this human connection is an essential part of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These meaningful conversations, shared laughter and the bonds that develop with patients have become cherished memories from her nursing career. Small moments that can sometimes take a relationship beyond the usual boundaries of medical care, even if only briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"A](\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Temoignage_Manon_Dodre_3.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAn unexpected message from Sarah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Temoignage_Manon_Dodre_4.png\")
<\/figure>\nAfter becoming a liaison nurse on another floor at the CHUM, Manon received an email informing her that someone wanted to thank her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She had never heard of The Gratitude Movement and could not guess who this person might be. When she received the envelope containing the message, Sarah\u2019s name initially gave her pause. Then the memories came flooding back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cSarah speaks English, and my English isn\u2019t that great, so we used to laugh about it a lot. It was a wonderful experience caring for her. I really loved having her as a patient.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Sarah had been hospitalized at the CHUM for a lung transplant. What stood out in Manon\u2019s memory were the moments following Sarah\u2019s physiotherapy sessions. As Sarah caught her breath after rehabilitation, she needed reassurance and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was always there after her physio sessions to reassure her,\u201d Manon recalls. Months later, these are the moments that come back to her when she thinks of Sarah.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fostering gratitude at the CHUM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Temoignage_Manon_Dodre_2.png\")
<\/figure>\nThis message came as a real surprise to Manon. She hadn\u2019t heard of The Gratitude Movement before being contacted by the CHUM Foundation. Through this experience, she discovered another way to extend the connection between patients and the people who care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t do my job to receive recognition. I do it because I love my work. But it really warmed my heart to know that I had made Sarah\u2019s hospital stay a little better. When I received the email, I remember telling my family about it. I felt really proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before this experience, Manon knew little about the role of the CHUM Foundation. The Gratitude Movement helped her better understand its mission<\/a> and, above all, appreciate the impact simple recognition can have on healthcare teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cIt really spreads a lot of kindness,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah\u2019s message reminded Manon that these gestures can leave a lasting impression long after a hospital stay has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gratitude Movement helps make this impact visible by giving patients the opportunity to thank a nurse, physician or other healthcare professional at the CHUM who has made a difference in their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a simple \u201cthank you\u201d is enough to remind those who care for others why their work matters so much.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWould you also like to show your gratitude?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nManon Dodre has been a nurse for nearly 10 years. She began her career in France before continuing her professional journey at the CHUM<\/a>\u00a0in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve always felt the need to connect with people, to build relationships while taking care of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Her journey first brought her to the hospital\u2019s North wing on the 15th floor, where she met Sarah<\/a>. This is when she discovered a particular aspect of transplant care: beyond the medical procedure, there\u2019s a person learning to navigate a new reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recovery after a lung transplant can be a lengthy process. Patients must cope with reduced physical capacity, complex treatments and many new routines. For Manon, her role as a nurse also involves supporting patients through these vulnerable moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI think it\u2019s important to always show them that progress is being made, even when recovery is slow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n In her work with transplant recipients, Manon places great importance on educating patients. Understanding medications, following dosing schedules and knowing which precautions to take are all part of everyday life after a transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But her support goes beyond medical instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manon enjoys building trusting relationships with patients by encouraging them and, when appropriate, bringing a little humour to their hospital stays. For her, this human connection is an essential part of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These meaningful conversations, shared laughter and the bonds that develop with patients have become cherished memories from her nursing career. Small moments that can sometimes take a relationship beyond the usual boundaries of medical care, even if only briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div> After becoming a liaison nurse on another floor at the CHUM, Manon received an email informing her that someone wanted to thank her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She had never heard of The Gratitude Movement and could not guess who this person might be. When she received the envelope containing the message, Sarah\u2019s name initially gave her pause. Then the memories came flooding back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSarah speaks English, and my English isn\u2019t that great, so we used to laugh about it a lot. It was a wonderful experience caring for her. I really loved having her as a patient.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Sarah had been hospitalized at the CHUM for a lung transplant. What stood out in Manon\u2019s memory were the moments following Sarah\u2019s physiotherapy sessions. As Sarah caught her breath after rehabilitation, she needed reassurance and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI was always there after her physio sessions to reassure her,\u201d Manon recalls. Months later, these are the moments that come back to her when she thinks of Sarah.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This message came as a real surprise to Manon. She hadn\u2019t heard of The Gratitude Movement before being contacted by the CHUM Foundation. Through this experience, she discovered another way to extend the connection between patients and the people who care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI don\u2019t do my job to receive recognition. I do it because I love my work. But it really warmed my heart to know that I had made Sarah\u2019s hospital stay a little better. When I received the email, I remember telling my family about it. I felt really proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before this experience, Manon knew little about the role of the CHUM Foundation. The Gratitude Movement helped her better understand its mission<\/a> and, above all, appreciate the impact simple recognition can have on healthcare teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt really spreads a lot of kindness,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah\u2019s message reminded Manon that these gestures can leave a lasting impression long after a hospital stay has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gratitude Movement helps make this impact visible by giving patients the opportunity to thank a nurse, physician or other healthcare professional at the CHUM who has made a difference in their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, a simple \u201cthank you\u201d is enough to remind those who care for others why their work matters so much.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Beyond medical care: The importance of human connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAn unexpected message from Sarah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fostering gratitude at the CHUM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWould you also like to show your gratitude?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n