RELAY FOR LIFE CON TEAM RAISES $6K, AWARENESS
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SURFERS HEALING CAMP
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“When I was 13, the last thing on my mind was cancer. When
Alex Herlocker, Class of May 2013, an avid surfer,
severe abdominal pain led to the discovery of a carcinoid tumor
mentioned the Surfers Healing Day Camp, and his fellow
in my colon, the news I had cancer hit me hard. It is hard to
College of Nursing students thought being part of this event
explain the feeling when you are told you have cancer. I was
might be a good way to end their “summer vacation.”
confused and scared, but knew I could beat it,” shares Morgan Hudgins, Accelerated BSN student, Class of May 2013. Since
On August 22, the fifth annual Surfers Healing Day Camp, conducted by founder
then Ms. Hudgins has participated
Izzy Paskowitz and some of
in a Relay for Life event annually,
the most well-known surfers
inspiring others to join her in the
in the world, was held on the
fight. While a student at Clemson
beach in front of The Tides
University she served as the chair
hotel on Folly Beach. The Folly
of the local chapter of Colleges
Beach camp was the last on a
Against Cancer Committee.
summer tour of the East Coast.
In the spring of 2012, Ms.
(L TO R): STUDENTS KELLY BROTHERS AND LAUREN NASSR PARTICIPATED IN THE RELAY IN SUPORT OF THEIR FRIEND, MORGAN HUDGINS
Local organizers said
ALEX HERLOCKER SURFS WITH CAMPER
Hudgins organized a College
families of 200 children with
of Nursing student team that
autism signed up, twice as many as previous years. “It was
raised $6,172. There were 500
an awesome experience to work with the children. Mem-
participants from various colleges
bers of the Student Nurses Association provided gluten-free
in the Charleston area at the 12-
snacks for the children and provided educational materi-
hour, overnight event (because
als for the parents. We received a great deal of positive
cancer never sleeps). The College of Nursing was second in
feedback, but watching the children learn to surf and enjoy
overall fundraising and also placed third in the Relay Olympics.
themselves was the best part of the day.”
WOMEN’S CLUB RECOGNIZES CON STUDENTS
PhD STUDENT RE-ELECTED TO DELAWARE HOUSE
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The Medical University Women’s Club has recognized three
PhD student Rebecca Walker (2010 Cohort) ran unopposed
College of Nursing students with scholarships for the fall
to retain her seat in the Delaware House of Representatives.
2012 semester. McRae Hamer, Class of December 2012,
Ms. Walker previously earned an Associate of Science in
Jake Schubert and Nadia Hall, both Class of May 2013,
Nursing from Delaware Technical and Community College,
were selected for the scholarships based on their academic
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington College,
achievement, community service, financial need, and letter of
a Master of Science in Nursing from Wesley College and a
support from a faculty member.
Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.
Each student has demonstrated leadership as a student
In addition to being a doctoral student, Ms. Walker is
in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
a nurse educator at Wesley College where she lectures on
program. Each student has also completed a college degree
clinical practice, health policy and nursing legal issues, and
in another area prior to enrolling in the College of Nursing
at Immaculata University, where she lectures on nursing law
and has brought a unique perspective to the College of
and policy. She is an experienced attorney who focused
Nursing learning environment. Scholarship awards are
on health care litigation when practicing. She maintains
generated through the proceeds of the Women’s Club’s various
a nursing practice in the Christiana Hospital Emergency
fundraisers. Scholarship recipients are recognized at the
Department, where she cares for trauma patients, works on
Fall Membership Coffee at the home of President and Mrs.
the transport team, and cares for victims of abuse.
Greenberg. FALL | WINTER 2012
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