Up & Coming Weekly

April 27, 2021

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10 UCW APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2021 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM EVENT 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 Connect With the community For eective advertising contact us today

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