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I am completely inspired and motivated from this medical journey to continually provide the best care for my patients. I am so thankful for the generosity and kindness that were shown to me in supporting my decision to give back to the under-served communities in Guatemala. I volunteered with Concern America within their Global Health […]

On our trip to Haiti in February, we handed out nearly 400 pounds of clothes to the children and adults. This video shows Denisse Casales of Barco handing out clothing to the children at a school where one of the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation’s solar water wells is located. We invite you to view the video […]

We had a chance to sit down with our founder, Michael Donner and talk candidly about Barco’s Nightingales Foundation.  Below is part one of the conversation. Q.     What motivated you to start Barco’s Nightingales Foundation?   A.     For some time my wife Frida and I had been trying to think of a way to pay […]

Nurses make up the single largest segment of the health care industry, numbering in the millions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment projections, the registered nursing workforce is the top occupation in terms of job growth through 2020. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing).  Part of the reason for that growth is […]

Owie BowWowie™ founder Gina Woods, while hospitalized she shared a room with a young girl recovering from brain surgery.  A nurse gave the girl a plush dog, but it was damaged, which upset the girl, who tossed the dog away. Gina picked up the dog, took some gauze and wrapped its head, and told the […]

During our trip to Haiti in February 2014, we gave out nearly 500 outfits and T-shirts to school children and their families.  Denisse Casales and Vicki Little spent hours organizing the clothes to be sure we could help as many families as possible.  All together, we brought nearly 400 pounds of clothing.  I want to […]

We are delighted to announce a new Friendraising program to support Owie BowWowie™.

It’s gratifying to see the impact our scholarships through One Nurse At A Time are making around the world. We like to share this report from Wendy Libowitz on her journey to Tanzania.

We thought you’d enjoy this letter from Susie Pharney, one of the nurses who received a scholarship from Barco’s Nightingales Foundation through our work with One Nurse At A Time. “Thank you to One Nurse At A Time and Barco’s Nightingales Foundation for helping support me on my medical mission to Kenya. Here is the […]

With the New Year we are often drawn to make resolutions to improve our lives in areas from health, finances, and relationships to self worth. One resolution to consider this year, especially as a nurse, is volunteering.