It is with great sadness that I read about the passing of Dr Catherine Hamlin. She was an inspiration to me. I was inspired to do medicine in 1980 because of her. I met Dr Hamlin in London many years ago and she was so lovely to me . She took me out for dinner and welcomed me into her fold. I was so impressed with how they both lived their lives. They have been truly inspirational to many a young doctor and her values have held dear to me through my career.