Local chapter of National Black Nurses Association to host fundraiser event

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- 8News got a visit from two special guests on Monday to talk about an upcoming scholarship fundraiser and awards luncheon held by the Central Virginia Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (CVC-NBNA).

8News anchor Delaney Hall was joined by two nurses involved with the event, including Annie Gooden, Chapter Awards Committee Co-Chair, and Patricia Garrett, Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair, as they discussed what people can expect.

The fundraiser will take place on Nov. 8 from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cedar Street Baptist Church located at 2301 Cedar Street, and will feature 8News' own Autumn Childress as the emcee of the event.

As explained by both Gooden and Garrett, the NBNA is a non-profit nursing organization that was established in 1971 and aims to help people secure equal access to chances for professional development, educational promotion and health improvement.

This event in particular, will support scholarships for nursing students who want to improve healthcare for underrepresented portions of the population.

For more information about the event, visit the CVC-NBNA website.