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Forty and Eight Helps Nursing Student Succeed

BCC student, donor, and Foundation Executive Director at a special event

The Foundation of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Executive Director, Teresa Nelson, had the honor of greeting members of La SociΓ©tΓ© des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (the Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses more commonly known as Forty and Eight) to Odell Williamson Auditorium for a special event. With her was Rick Sessa of Forty and Eight and scholarship recipient Erin Serkedakis who will graduate with her Associate Degree in Nursing from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ (BCC) in May.

Forty and Eight, an independent, invitation only, honor society of American veterans and service members, is a long-time supporter of BCC Nursing students. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding students committed to bringing quality nursing skills to their patients.Β β€œIt was a pleasure meeting Mr. Sessa and so many Forty and Eight and American Legion members,” said Nelson. β€œHaving Erin there to meet some of the people helping her realize her dreams was a bonus. On behalf of The Foundation of BCC, we thank Forty and Eight and congratulate Erin.”

March 15, 2023

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