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Nursingale Supporters Help Fund Skilled In-Home Care for Medically Fragile Children

Portland, OR. The 3rd annual “Together for Good” event raised more than $80,000 to further the services provided by Nursingale, the only Oregon nonprofit that provides in-home skilled nursing for families with medically fragile children. Nearly 200 people attended the event on September 24th at the Portland Golf Club which was emceed by Joe Donlon, KGW news anchor. Christine DeCastro was the aucitoneer and music was provided by Tom Grant and his band. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus.)

Nursingale client “Juan” having fun at the 3rd annual “Together for Good” benefit.

Hands in the air for Nursingale.

Fan favorite, Joe Donlon, working the crowd.

From Nursingale:

The essence of our organization exists in our human spirit – the spirit and passion of those that serve and the spirit and determination of those who accept our services. We are dedicated to raising awareness of our cause and serving those in need.

It’s extremely important to us that you get to know more about our mission, our people and the services that we provide, so that you feel comfortable working with us. Once you take the time to find out what we’re all about, we hope you will be inspired to join our team of exceptional employees or become a donor.

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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