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Donations ended on 3/6/2025

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$8,350 Raised of $15,000 Goal


66
Total Gifts


61
Supporters


$1,000
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Emergency Support for Nursing Students

Imagine a student on the brink of their nursing dream but facing challenges: lacking essential tools, struggling with travel costs, or being hit by an emergency. Every student deserves the chance to shine at FSU College of Nursing, and your compassion can be their lifeline.  

Here is how YOU can make an impact:  

  • Equipment Essentials ($75): Give them the tools to practice their skills confidently. 

  • Uniform Necessities ($250): Help them project professionalism and belonging in clinical settings. 

  • Travel Support ($500): Unlock diverse learning experiences beyond financial barriers. 

  • Emergency Lifeline ($1,000): Be their safety net through unforeseen hardships. 

Together, we can empower the next generation of nurses, one level at a time. Join us in FSU’s Great Give and our effort to raise emergency support for nursing students. Please help us make a difference in nurturing our future health care heroes! 

Equipment Essentials

$75 - Your donation equips a student with essential medical tools like stethoscopes, syringes, blood pressure cuffs and one-time use lab tools/materials. Your donation ensures they're ready to practice and excel in clinical settings.
Give $75.00

Uniform Necessities

$250 - Your donation provides a complete set of scrubs, ensuring students feel professional and prepared in their clinical rotations for a student in need.
Give $250.00

Travel Support

$500 - Your generosity covers travel expenses for clinical rotations, including gas, mileage and potentially food or accommodation. This enables students to gain diverse clinical experiences without financial limitations.
Give $500.00

Emergency Lifeline

$1,000 - Be a lifeline for a student facing unexpected financial hardship. Your generous contribution covers emergencies like medical bills, car repairs, or family needs, preventing setbacks and keeping their dream of becoming a nurse alive.
Give $1,000.00
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Thank You to Our Supporters

35
Alumni

2
Students

8
Parents

24
Faculty/Staff

5
Friends

2
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Vasilije Jovovich  $25.00 3/5/2025 11:59 PM
Lisa Balskus  $25.00 3/5/2025 11:58 PM
Andy Nardone & Susan Nardone  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 11:36 PM
Rodney Vance  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 11:14 PM
MAGALIE GEORGES  $70.00 3/5/2025 10:58 PM
Jeanne McCarthy   $50.00 3/5/2025 10:44 PM
Nina Davis & All Care Senior Consulting  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 10:22 PM
Lindsey Wheeler Bruce  $25.00 3/5/2025 10:20 PM
Jing Wang & Chengdong Li  Emergency Lifeline $1,000.00 3/5/2025 10:19 PM
Alexandra Jovovich  $10.00 3/5/2025 10:11 PM
Anonymous Donor  $50.00 3/5/2025 9:55 PM
Alicia Craig-Rodriguez   Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:28 PM
Katelyn White  $5.00 3/5/2025 9:08 PM
Paul Impagliazzo  Travel Support $500.00 3/5/2025 9:05 PM
Anonymous Donor  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:03 PM
Chengdong Li  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:00 PM
Anonymous Donor Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 8:48 PM
Christopher Stuart Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 8:48 PM
Kit Lee  Equipment Essentials $75.00 3/5/2025 8:41 PM
Nina Davis  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 8:40 PM
Jolynn Greenhalgh    Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 7:58 PM
James Sweat  $25.00 3/5/2025 7:50 PM
Mary Heald & Gary   Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 7:50 PM
Mark Bertolami & Elizabeth Swiman   $25.00 3/5/2025 7:20 PM
Ashley Barton  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 6:32 PM
Kara Krantz  $50.00 3/5/2025 6:24 PM
Olivia Lambert  $50.00 3/5/2025 6:13 PM
Maribeth Capuno & Roberto Capuno  Travel Support $500.00 3/5/2025 6:03 PM
Nola Lanham  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 6:01 PM
Aimee Peters  $50.00 3/5/2025 5:59 PM
Laurie Abbott  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 5:17 PM
Susan Baker  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 5:03 PM
Pamela Turner & Joe Turner  Travel Support $500.00 3/5/2025 4:42 PM
Henna Budhwani & Karim Budhwani  Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 4:27 PM
Sherrille Cardona  $50.00 3/5/2025 4:24 PM
Christopher Iansiti & Michael A Fornaro   $50.00 3/5/2025 3:58 PM
Captain Erin M. Brewer, USN, Retired  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 3:38 PM
Marilyn Mckenna & George McKenna  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 2:19 PM
Robert Hair   Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 2:06 PM
Priscilla AKA Paddy Faucher  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 1:58 PM
Kevin Little  Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 1:40 PM
Jackie Sessions $50.00 3/5/2025 1:32 PM
Anonymous Donor  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 1:19 PM
Laura Redfern & Randy   Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 12:52 PM
Susan LaJoie     $25.00 3/5/2025 12:51 PM
Drs David and Winnie Schmeling  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 12:48 PM
Anonymous Donor  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 12:31 PM
Todd Belcher  $25.00 3/5/2025 12:14 PM
Anonymous Donor  $5.00 3/5/2025 11:59 AM
Joseph Frascella  $25.00 3/5/2025 11:46 AM
Jim Lee & Gordon Bedwell   Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 11:32 AM
Kimi Wilcoxon & Brian Wilcoxon  $50.00 3/5/2025 11:31 AM
Dr. Leslie Wooten  Equipment Essentials $75.00 3/5/2025 11:07 AM
Donna Johnson Byrd & Michael S. Byrd   $25.00 3/5/2025 10:47 AM
Emily Fulton & Bob Fulton   $10.00 3/5/2025 10:31 AM
Amanda Wood & Martin Wood   $50.00 3/5/2025 10:27 AM
Karen Lipford  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 10:23 AM
Stacy Wheeler   Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:44 AM
Marsha Hartline & Michael Hartline    Uniform Necessities $250.00 3/5/2025 9:25 AM
Connie Buecker & John Buecker  Travel Support $500.00 3/5/2025 9:22 AM
Nhung Van & Uyen Hoang   Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:21 AM
Fred Pirkle & Sandra Pirkle  Equipment Essentials $75.00 3/5/2025 9:02 AM
Robert Siemon & Kay Siemon  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 9:00 AM
Rosalyn Townsend  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 8:14 AM
Jamie Marsh  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 7:04 AM
Donald Hill  Equipment Essentials $100.00 3/5/2025 12:03 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/6/2025 12:00 AM

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