Crespi scholarships award to nursing students
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Sacramento City College nursing student Mylene Simons sait it is a great feeling to have had her passion for nursing recognized through a Kimberly Ann Crespi scholarship. "I feel so fortunate to have been chosen a recipient." she said. |
Mercy Foundation awarded five Sacramento City College nursing students with Kimberly Ann Crespi Scholarships totaling $4,500.
The annual awards are made possible by retired Sacramento businessman William Hegg, who established the Crespi fund in memory of a Mercy General Hospital nurse who passed away in 1993 at age 30 after a year-long struggle with cancer. Kimberly was the wife of one of William’s colleagues at Sacramento Savings & Loan.
Crespi Scholarships are awarded to Sacramento City College nursing students based on financial need and passion for the nursing profession. Grateful recipient Nicole Brenes is pursuing a nursing degree “to help others, become an advocate for patients, and live my belief of service.”
After receiving her award, Nicole met Kimberly’s family and was struck by Kimberly’s passion for service to others. “This scholarship has taught me that one’s life truly impacts the future, and the commitment and love Kimberly had for nursing now allows students like me to fulfill a service role. In essence, her legacy is permeating,” she said.
“This scholarship has not only had monetary significance to me, but also has taught me the importance of living caringly and respectfully so that I, too, may serve others and be an example of selfless service.”
Student Mylene Simons, who was recently widowed and has three sons, said it is a great feeling that her passion for nursing is recognized. “I wanted to be a RN so I could give the very best care to my husband,” she said. “Now, I want to give back to the profession that cared for him. Just as the scholarship has made a difference in my life, I will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others as a nurse.”
Mercy Foundation welcomes contributions to the Kimberly Ann Crespi Scholarship Fund. Awards are disbursed in the summer.
For more information about the Kimberly Ann Crespi Scholarhsip, contact Trisha Pena, director of finance,
at Trisha.Pena@chw.edu.
