The Nurse Who Became a Child's Angel

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

A nurse’s 60-year legacy of compassion comes to a close as Wynola Wayne retires from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she became a beacon of hope for countless patients — most notably 15-month-old Marco Houpe, who suffered catastrophic burns and was given no chance to survive. Refusing to give up, Wynola nurtured him back to life, forging a bond that lasted decades. Marco, now a thriving adult, credits her as his angel and even named his son Marc in her honor. He later founded the Marco Houpe Foundation to support burn survivors and bring joy to hospitalized children. Her retirement…