Girl Scouts Partner with AzFFN to Show Nurse Appreciation

March 23, 2021

 

[Tempe, Arizona] – [March 2021] – The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has donated 120,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN), the philanthropic arm of the Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA).

“Members of AzNA are hard at work volunteering to distribute information on how to sign up for our well-being initiative RNconnect and GSACPC cookies to local hospitals,” says Dawna Cato, AzNA CEO and AzFFN Executive Director, “Volunteers have worked to coordinate with CNOs and hospital leadership to get RNconnect resources and Girl Scout Cookies to frontline nurses.”

Some of the hospitals that will receive cookies include HonorHealth, Valleywise, Abrazo and Dignity Health.

Cato shares, “AzFFN is incredibly thankful for the support of partners like GSACPC in this show of gratitude for the efforts of Arizona nurses during this difficult time.”

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The Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the state's 90,000 registered nurses. AzNA exists to advance the nursing profession and promote a healthy Arizona. Since 1919, AzNA has been at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all.  

In partnership with 6,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) serves over 11,000 girls grades K-12 in more than 90 communities across central and northern Arizona. Since 1936, GSACPC has helped girls develop leadership skills and tools for success in a rapidly changing environment. We know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader, act confidently on her values, and connect with her community. Girl Scouts grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, ranging from summer camp to troop activities and product sales. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Dawna Cato at (480) 831-0404 or email info@aznurse.org.