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SCNF Nurses Care Walk. The purpose of the walk is three-fold:It will serve as a fund-raiser for the SCNFIt will increase the visibility of nurses and the nursing profession throughout the stateIt will provide an opportunity to honor all registered nurses in South Carolina. The SCNF. Established in 1974 as a nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductibleMission: to promote high standards of healthcare by facilitating the advancement of nursing through awards, grants and scholarsh20
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1. The SC Nurses Foundation Announces its 1st Annual Nurses Care Walk
Nov. 7, 2009
Columbia, SC
3. The SCNF Established in 1974 as a nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible
Mission: to promote high standards of healthcare by facilitating the advancement of nursing through awards, grants and scholarships
4. The SCNF Governed by an all volunteer Board of Trustees
98% of the budget is committed to the advancement of nursing through research awards and scholarships
Manages funds from the Nurses Care license plate initiative which supports scholarships
5. The SCNF Oversees the Palmetto Gold Award for Excellence in Nursing
Since 2002, the Palmetto Gold Gala has recognized over 700 nurses and awarded over 180 scholarships in SC
6. Be a part of the walk! HOW???
Corporate Sponsorship
Form a team
Volunteer yourself to help plan for the walk
Volunteer yourself or your organization to help the day of the walk
7. Be a part of the walk! The walk will have vendors, refreshments, and entertainment
Tee shirts will be available
A great time will be had by all!
Mark your calendars – Nov. 7th
Be part of this fund-raising effort to promote nursing and provide for continued scholarship support
8. Be a part of the walk! If you are interested in being a team member or a volunteer at the walk –
Contact:
Virginia Ard- Virginia.Ard@providencehospitals.com
Priscilla Davis- priscillad@usca.edu
Iona Fox Graham- Iona.Graham@PalmettoHealth.org
Carl Humphries- carl@hope-health.org
Please visit the website at www.scnursesfoundation.org