Our hearts go out to all affected by the tragic, unprecedented fires in southern California.
AANA is working with Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs to find ways to help programs in affected areas. One way to help RRNAs directly is to contribute to the AANA Foundation’s Resident Educational Scholarship (REES) Program, which provides needs-based scholarships to support RRNAs experiencing financial hardship due to a crisis and/or natural disaster that could hinder, delay, or prevent the completion of their nurse anesthesiology education. Please visit the REES Program webpage to learn more and apply.
This is a great opportunity for AANA members to come together to help RRNAs. Text “RRNA” to 41444 to donate to the REES fund. 100% of donations to the REES fund go to RRNAs in need.
If you are looking for other ways to help, consider donating to the American Red Cross. In addition, Charity Navigator has compiled a list of organizations providing relief services to areas impacted by the fire.