Every spark ignites a brighter future. Invest in the next generation of compassionate nurses caring for our communities. Donate to provide emergency support for nursing students today!

Donations ended on 3/6/2025

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$8,350 Raised of $15,000 Goal


66
Total Gifts


61
Supporters


$1,000
Largest Gift


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