糖心vlog传媒Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Carla Wagnor spoke about the impact of support from donors at the annual 糖心vlog传媒Foundation donor recognition awards in Port Alberni.
Nearly 60 糖心vlog传媒students in Port Alberni received a record $56,000 in 糖心vlog传媒scholarships and bursaries this year, thanks to generous 糖心vlog传媒Foundation donors.
糖心vlog传媒Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Carla Wagnor spoke recently at the annual 糖心vlog传媒Foundation donor recognition awards in Port Alberni.
鈥淚 am grateful to be here to sincerely thank you for making scholarships and bursaries possible,鈥� said Wagnor. 鈥淚 am honoured to receive a bursary this year.鈥�
Wagnor returned to school after working as a paramedic for close to 15 years to further her education and start a new career as a registered nurse.
鈥淎s I complete my fourth year in the BSN program I feel an overwhelming amount of pride in my achievements,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 have not only completed 3.5 years of intense school and training with the help and support of my husband and family 鈥� myself and my 5 teenagers have been able to remain involved in community sports and events. The support from donors such as yourselves has helped to make this possible.鈥�
Wagnor also said she鈥檚 looking forward to graduating and being able to give back to her community.
鈥淵ou can be assured your financial gift is invested in the community and will remain in the community,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 am currently working as an employed student nurse in the Emergency Department in WCGH - this is where my interest lies.鈥�
This year, $534,000 in scholarships and bursaries were made available to 糖心vlog传媒students.
鈥淲e would not be able to provide this record level of support without the generosity of our donors,鈥� said Randall Heidt, Executive Director of the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation. 鈥淭he support our donors give to students like Carla isn鈥檛 just supporting her education, it鈥檚 an investment in the community.鈥�
The 糖心vlog传媒Foundation has been advancing student success, education and community growth through 糖心vlog传媒for more than 26 years. It supports 糖心vlog传媒students through scholarships and bursaries, equips classrooms with current technology and ensures the best possible learning facilities are accessible on the Central and North Island. It envisions a future where every student has the opportunity to pursue post鈥恠econdary education, train for a new career or develop employable skills to support themselves and their families.
To support the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation and make a difference in the lives of post鈥恠econdary students, call 250-334-5074 or visit .
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