The DAISY Foundation was formed in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died
at 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). DAISY is an acronym for "Diseases
Attacking the
Immune
System"
Patrick's family was profoundly touched by the care, compassion, and kindness provided by the nursing staff during his hospitalization. In memory of Patrick, his family was determined to find a way to honor the super-human work nurses do at the bedside every day. The Daisy Award was created out of the Barnes family's desire to celebrate and show appreciation to individual nurses, nursing teams and nurse leaders! For more information, please visit
The DAISY Foundation.