Here is part of an email I received today:
I wanted to share this exciting opportunity to recognize nurses. Sally Bixby, RN will be President of the Rose Parade. Her presidency begins in January 2012 and ends on January 1, 2013 with the world renowned Rose Parade that is viewed by millions of people around the world. We are raising funds to build and decorate a float, to honor and celebrate nurses, for the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade.
A core group of nurses in Southern California saw this historic opportunity to put nurses and the nursing profession on the international stage with a Nurses Float. The group formed the non-profit organization Bare Root Inc., Flowers 4 the Float whose project goals are:
- To publicly honor and thank all nurses for the difference they make in the lives of patients and their families.
- To use this event as a global recruiting tool for the nursing profession.
- To generate excitement and interest in the profession of nursing and all it has to offer.
As a volunteer for the organization I would love the opportunity to work with you to raise awareness about our profession. Together we can share information about the work nurses do using knowledge, skills and expertise to care for patients. These efforts will help to lift up and empower nurses around the world. Learn more about the project on our website: www.flowers4thefloat.org. Your donations will support this unique opportunity to recognize, celebrate nurses and speak about the nursing profession through Sally Bixby’s presidency.
If each one of us reaches out to ten others soon information about this effort and our profession will reach around the world in nursing and the general communities.
Take time to smell the roses and make a difference.
Sincerely,
Sara McMannus RN, BSN, MBA
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