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WHAT ’ S HAPPENING in Local Chapters and State Associations

By Lori Zoghby , 2024-2025 Imprint Happenings Reporter
Mount Mary University Student Nurses ’ Association
– Milwaukee , WI
Mount Mary University Student Nurses ’ Association ( MMU SNA ) found joy in giving back this year . MMU SNA members dedicated two full weeks to fundraising via the Kids2Kids Toy Drive , during which they collected toys to support local families through the holiday season . Once all of the donations were collected , they volunteered for a day on December 8th to sort through the donations and pick toy lists for the different families and charities that Kids2Kids serves . In total they were able to donate 186 toys to Kids2Kids !
With the help of volunteers and donations , all toys collected were distributed to children in need through 30 different charities serving children and families throughout Southeastern Wisconsin , that
work continues to showcase the leadership potential within the nursing profession as they brought hope and joy to those in need . Organizers included the MMU SNA Board of Directors : Maggie Zuehlke , Bailey Krimmer , Courtney Hirsch , Ashlee Gierach , Jenny Gibbs , and Suzan Dawood .
Nursing Students Association of New York State – New York may not otherwise have a Christmas .
This is their 19th year being able to provide this service to the children and families in Wisconsin and it warmed the hearts of all involved . The MMU SNA ’ s
Calling all nursing students in New York ! Nursing Students Association of New York State ( NSANYS ) 73rd Annual Convention is approaching soon , and you won ’ t want to miss it . Founded in 1951 , with
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