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Local
physicians and team members from Providence St. Peter Hospital have raised more
than $7,000 for nursing scholarships in memory of Karas Maureen Moore, a former
friend and colleague who lost a battle with cancer in the fall of 2003.
Caring for people was
Moore's passion and to honor her, co-workers decided to establish a one-time
scholarship available to second year nursing students at South Puget Sound
Community College. The group's original goal was to raise $2,000; however, the
response they received was astounding and to date more than 90 people have made
contributions.
"I am simply overjoyed by the generosity and
conviction to carry on Karas's passion to help those in need," said Chris
Peek, a registered nurse and long-time friend of Moore who is leading the
fundraising effort. "This is truly an amazing group of people and our
success just proves what you can accomplish when you capture the energy of the
human spirit."
According to Peek, eight
scholarships have been awarded in the amount of $500 for the fall quarter. Those
students receiving scholarships include: Teresa Foster, Michelle Holden, Gayle
Kenyon, Angela Brake, Michelle Matlick, Lisa Johnson, Brook Matayoshi, Jean
Earls, Carol Seeley and Tammy Bouldin.
"These future nurses
ensure that the many miracles provided by medicine will continue for years to
come in this wonderful community," Peek said. "Karas and her family
have been friends of mine for more than 30 years and I cannot think of a better
way to honor such a caring and compassionate person."
Moore who practiced as a
nurse for more than 44 years spent close to 30 years working in the Family Birth
Center at St. Peter Hospital. A registered nurse who graduated from Broadlawns
School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa in 1958, Moore was a devoted wife, mother
and grandmother, respected by her family and co-workers.
Since not all of the
funds were used during the fall quarter, additional scholarships will be awarded
prior to the winter quarter. Donations towards the scholarship fund are still
being accepted and can be sent to Providence St. Peter Foundation, 413 Lilly
Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506. For more information call (360) 493-7981.
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