I remember dolls like that from years ago! I am also a retired nurse, just a few years younger then you. I too have lost family and friends to cancer, the latest being my oldest daughter last year. I lost both parents to Alzheimer's.
Part of my nursing career was with hospice. Thankfully I never had any children in my care. I used to make angels that I gave to the families of the patients when they passed away.
I admire what you are doing. Keep up the good work. I hope the time will come when a cure is found for both of these terrible diseases. Untill then , we will try to give what comfort we can to those we can. God bless you. :thumbup: