With joy and enthusiasm, Army Veteran Patricia Ann Reynolds rose from her chair and pulled the bell\u2019s cord, marking the end of her final chemotherapy session at the Charles George VA Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reynolds first learned about the oncology services at the 5-star-rated facility while living in Charleston, South Carolina. Confident in the care the center offered, she made the decision to relocate to Asheville to receive her treatment.<\/p>\n After approximately four months of chemotherapy, Reynolds wanted to celebrate this milestone with the dedicated employees who supported her throughout her healing journey.<\/p>\n \u201cKeep doing what you are doing, because you are excellent and you are saving people\u2019s lives,\u201d she said, moments before ringing the bell.<\/p>\n But the celebration didn\u2019t end with the ringing of the bell. Reynolds also shared a special song she dedicated to the occasion, titled\u00a0\u2018Ring That Bell (Oh Lord\u2014Celebration Version),\u2019 bringing even more unity to the moment.<\/p>\n Reynolds mentioned Taylor Vanreenen, a registered nurse, in her song as a way of expressing gratitude for the compassionate care she received.<\/p>\n \u201cI like to bring joy and create a fun experience whenever I interact with Veterans, to help take their minds off what they are going through,\u201d said Vanreenen. \u201cOur entire team works together to ensure Veterans receive the compassionate care they deserve, and we are all thrilled for Ms. Reynolds\u2014she brings light into the clinic every time she visits.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about VA\u2019s National Oncology Program<\/a>.<\/p>\nReflecting on her journey<\/h2>\n
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