Career Nursing Assistants Network of N. Carolina

RCI Celebrates Professional Caregivers
as "Unsung Heroes"

The Rosalynn Carter Institute is pleased to announce its First Annual Gala Celebration of Caregivers. The event will be held at Atlanta's Symphony Hall on June 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.

At the event, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, President of the Rosalynn Carter Institute Board of Directors, will recognize America's professional caregivers. Neil Shulman, MD, "the real Doc Hollywood", will host the First Annual RCI Gala Celebration of Caregivers.

Join with us in a tribute to America's unsung heroes and an entertaining evening of comedy, music, song, and celebrities with special wishes and dreams for the young, elderly, and disabled. The Gala Celebration of Caregivers will highlight the beautiful hearts and souls of those who provide care and let the compassion of caregivers shine. The glow of individual stories and recognition will give a spiritual lift to all in attendance. The RCI gala will remind us all of the joy of helping one another at the most fundamental level of existence.

New Professional Caregiver Awards to be Presented:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nurse's Aide/Patient Care Technician
Home Health Aide
More information about the award may be found by clicking here (hyperlink to award page). Procedures for nominating someone, who serves in one of these roles, for the award and a nomination form may be found by clicking here. To go directly to a downloadable PDF Nomination form, click this link.

How to Obtain Gala Tickets
Tickets are available at $100 per person. Professional caregivers who serve in one of the four award categories may obtain tickets for $25. Until March 1, 2004, tickets may be purchased by contacting the Rosalynn Carter Institute at [email protected], or phone 229.928.1234.

Corporate Sponsorships Available
The Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) is seeking corporate sponsorships for its First Annual RCI Gala Celebration of Caregivers. Funds raised through the gala will enable the RCI to promote caregiving through research, education, and training, and enhance the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. To become a corporate sponsor, please download the sponsorship brochure by clicking here or contact:

Ronda C. Talley, PhD, MPH
Executive Director & Professor
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Wheatley Street
Americus, GA 31709
Telephone: 229-928-1234
FAX: 229-931-2663
E-mail: [email protected]