What I've Learnt - Dr Alison Thompson OAM
Dr Alison Thompson OAM
When the planes flew into the twin towers in New York City on September 11 2001, rather than lock her doors and stay inside, Dr. Alison Thompson packed a backpack with medical supplies, put on her rollerblades and skated into ground zero as a first responder. It was at this tragedy that Dr. Thompson realized her true calling – to be at the wrong place at the right time and do something.
She has just been one of the first Australians Awarded the American Presidential award. The Australian paramedic receives US presidential award for 'outstanding' volunteer work
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