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nurse Fights Rabies Deaths to Honor Mother's Memory

1/2/2026

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  • Robyn Thomson, a trained nurse, is dedicating her work to ending rabies after her mother, Yvonne Ford, died from the disease in June 2026.
  • Yvonne Ford contracted rabies from a puppy during a trip to Morocco, with symptoms appearing months later.
  • Robyn Thomson partnered with Mission Rabies to vaccinate 10,000 dogs in Cambodia.
  • They plan to continue in Malawi next year to honor Yvonne's memory by reducing rabies deaths globally.