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Nurses Week virtual 5K raises money for scholarships
a STAFF REPORT
Since first hearing the word "coronavirus,"
we have found ways to do just about every-
thing we need to from a distance or virtually.
is includes shopping, work, school, ap-
pointmentss and even fundraising.
Cape Fear Valley Health nurses are hosting
a virtual 5K from May 1-15 to raise money for
the Nursing Education Scholarship to help
those pursuing a career in nursing or nurses
who are advancing their education.
"is is the first year for us to hold a 5K,"
said organizer Beth Langley, Ph.D., RN, who
is a Nursing Quality Specialist with Cape
Fear Valley.
"is will be the biggest fund raiser we've
ever done in the community. With the pan-
demic, doing this virtually seemed like a safe
place to start. It's been very affirming to see
members of the public get involved."
Since its inception in 2017, the Nursing
Education Scholarship has helped over 24
Cape Fear Valley Health nurses work towards
advancing their education.
e goal of fundraisers like the Nurses
Week 5k is to not only assist current nurses
enhance their skills but also to create a
permanent source of scholarship funding to
continue supporting nurses into the future.
To sign up for the 5K, go to https://
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/Nurs-
esWeek5K. e cost to participate is $25.
Registration is open through May 15.
Participants can register as individual
runners or as part of a team. ose wishing
to help, but not run, can donate to support
an individual runner, team, or to the overall
fundraising effort.
Because the event is virtual, participants
can walk or run their 5K at any location and
can divide their 5K into several days. Parti-
ciapants are encouraged to get their family,
friends and even co-workers involved in
the cause.
Langley said she is aware of several par-
ticipants who have mapped out laps around
their workplace, which they will use on their
lunch breaks to complete their 5K over mul-
tiple days.
Sponsorships opportunities are available
for businesses and organizations interested
in supporting the Nursing Education Schol-
arship and the Nurses Week 5K.
"We've also been honored by the level of
community support we've received from our
sponsors," Langley said. "ey help make
this event happen."
Among the event's top sponsors are Castle
Uniforms, Boone Trail Fit Body Boot Camp,
Victoria Baskett Patient Safety Foundation,
and Cumberland Anesthesia.
For more information about the Nurses
Week Virtual 5K, contact Langley at mlang-
ley@capefearvalley.com or 910-615-5865.
910•484•6200
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