She is the essence of what a compassionate caregiver embodies. Gird and her co-workers are an important part of patient care at Karmanos, supporting each patient at the most vulnerable stage in their cancer journey. A true caregiver, Gird is the kind of person that anyone would want by their side; or supporting a loved one during cancer treatment. Karmanos takes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, involving each area of the medical team. Gird extends herself to her patients with compassion and sensitivity while they are in her care at Karmanos and even after they leave to go home. She understands that a cancer diagnosis can be frightening, so she continues to be a constant pillar of hope every step of their journey, paying special attention to her patients' individual needs. Gird has earned the respect and admiration of her co-workers, and deepest gratitude from her patients.