Sydney, a new RN at Augusta Health, recalls the moment she realized just how valuable her training had been. “One of the most beneficial steps in my education,” she said, “was the lung simulator in my Critical Care Internship class. It helped me understand how we react in critical situations with oxygen—and gave me the confidence to act quickly when it really mattered.”

Since then, Sydney has cared for many patients in respiratory distress. Because of donor gifts to the Patient Care Fund, she was equipped with the skills—and the confidence—needed to save lives.

Donor support doesn’t just fund equipment. It builds confidence. It saves time. And sometimes, it saves lives.