For the Canadians reading my blog, "Timmy" does not refer to our national "cultural" icon and beloved coffee shops...only Canadians will get that reference! LOL!
Yesterday evening I took a study break for a few minutes. I plunked myself down in front of the TV, thinking I'd have a few minutes of mindless entertainment to give my tired old brain a break. After channel surfing a bit, I came across an award-type show listing nominees...it caught my interest, so I paused.
It turns out it was the American Giving Awards (I'd never heard of that before, but what a great concept and idea!!!). The nominees were just being listed for the health-care/wellness category when I arrived on that channel. All the nominees were very inspirational, to say the least, but the one I found myself rooting for was the Timmy Global Health Foundation. And guess what, they won that category!!!
I admit I didn't stick around watching the acceptance speeches or even really try to find out what that win means for that organization. My study break was over and I went back to my books and computer. But, I did look up Timmy Global Health Foundation, and research their work. Wow.
When I read about an organization like that, it simply re-inforces my passion and desire to be a medical professional. I dream of one day volunteering on medical missions, such as the ones run by the Timmy Foundation. I know I have so much to give and share with the world in my career, and that aspect was something that was severely lacking in my first career.
I cannot wait to be finished school and have my medical paperwork in hand, that will allow me to make these brief, yet life-changing, volunteer medical trips. Life-changing for everyone involved -- all the people I'll have the priviledge of helping, and me.
Check them out! What great work they do. I plan to remember them when I finally get my RN registration papers and am qualified to be part of a medical team, and most definitely when I have my NP papers safely in hand. I have so much to give back and share with others.
http://www.timmyglobalhealth.org/
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