The New England Chapter is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for 2 WOC nurses interested in attending Youth Rally camp as part of the medical team. Please see attached scholarship criteria and application for more information on this exciting adventure.
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Please direct questions to either Leah Abecassis (leah.abecassis@childrens.harvard.edu) or Jennifer Giannettino (jennifer.giannettino@ynhh.org)
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Applications due March 23th, 2024. If selected, there is an application on the Youth Rally website that needs to completed.
NEWS FLASH! NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The 2024 Youth Rally will take place July 8th-13th at the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, CO.
It is our hope that we will be able to make this an annual opportunity for our membership.
Youth Rally
SUPPORT A CAUSE AT CONFERENCE!
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Organizational Mission: To provide an environment for adolescents living with conditions of the bowel and bladder that encourages self-confidence and independent living.
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For over 40 years, the New England Chapter of Wound Ostomy and Continence nurses have supported adolescents between the ages of 11-17 years of age who are living with conditions of the bowel and bladder. These youths have ostomies, inflammatory bowel disease, or urinary or fecal incontinence. The campers participate in a five-night one-of-a-kind experience called Youth Rally. The camp is held at university campuses throughout the United States in July. It is a life enriching experience for these kids to be among other children with diversions and similar health conditions.
SILENT AUCTION AT FALL CONFERENCE!
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Each year during our Fall Conference, a silent auction is held and 100% of proceeds are donated to the Youth Rally Organization. Youth Rally uses the funds to support campers with scholarships and transportation assistance.
Over $9,000 was raised for Youth Rally at 2022 Conference!
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AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
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All items up for bidding are donated to support the cause. Please consider bringing an item to be placed in the auction. Items include beautiful homemade crafts, themed gift baskets, donations from hospital departments. Know someone who would donate and need a letter explaining the cause for tax deduction? Click here.
TAKE HOME SOMETHING GOOD!
Take part in the fun by placing bids on interesting items during conference. Your support and participation make a difference! Donations through participation in silent auction are made direct to Youth Rally via check or credit card. Collect your winnings prior to departure.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUTH RALLY:
Join the medical team at Youth Rally!
Click here to find out more information on the application process.
Read a TESTIMONIAL from a New England WOC nurse who attended Youth Rally!
Youth Rally Committee
Join New England WOC Youth Rally Committee. Email the committee chairs for more information!
Jennifer Giannettino, NP-C, CWOCN-AP: Jennifer.giannettino@ynhh.org
Leah Abecassis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CWOCN: Leah.Abecassis@childrens.harvard.edu
Make a direct donation
Click here to donate directly.
