Even the smallest quality in a person can change another’s life. These qualities are what I look for in a role model, which is someone I choose to follow. In my case, my role model had many astonishing qualities. Cindy Bassett was not only a wonderful mother of five and a loving wife, she was a devoted nurse. She took care of others and strived to make them happy. She believed happy people were healthier people. Unfortunately she became very ill. She was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease, with no cure. Despite all of this, she still held strong. She taught me to cherish life and life every day as it’s last. This is why I’ve dedicated my life to become half the person and nurse she was. There’s just something about helping others that puts a smile on my face. Sadly enough, she passed away. Her values and morals still inspire me to be a better person to this day. Her strength has motivated many to never let go. She lives through me and I only want to make her proud. Sometimes I can still feel her hold me. She was my mother and she is my most influential role model.