We all work too hard for our money and when we choose to give it to a charity, we want our donations to have an impact. The purpose of any charity is to fulfill a mission that provides some public benefit. So, how do we know which charities fulfill their missions? It is important to […]

At the Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times Gala in October, we had the honor of talking to Rick and Monique Crouser, parents of Tristen Crouser who was diagnosed with  Acute Lymphatic Leukemia when he was two years old. Today, Tristen is 10 and still fighting.  He recently received a bone marrow transplant that was […]

On October 26, we had the distinct honor of being the presenting sponsor for the Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times Gala, “Honoring the Nurses that Make Healing Happen.”  This event honored Barbara Britt and “Aunt” Fran Wiley for more than 30 years of camp nursing and leadership. We were proud to present each of […]

The demand for nurses is always rising. Frida and I are very aware of the unique challenges of the field of nursing, which is why we founded Barco’s Nightingales Foundation to honor and support those who choose to become nurses. But we also know that nursing is not for everyone. It can often be as […]

ReSurge International’s roots are in Latin America. Their first volunteer medical trips were to Mexico; they have worked in Ecuador, and in Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Peru, they have well-established sustainable, year-round programs to treat the poor. I was privileged to accompany ReSurge International on one of its medical mission to the beautiful country of […]

We are very grateful for the support we’ve received from Scrubs & Beyond, the largest retailer of medical apparel, shoes, and accessories in the country, and proud that its president and founder, Karla Bakersmith, is on our board. Ms. Bakersmith started her 33-year career in the retail clothing industry as a buyer for Famous Barr, […]

When Frida and I began the Barco’s Nightingales Foundation, we set up two Advisory Boards/Councils to guide us in the important work the Foundation does each day.  One of these councils, the very important Nurse Advisory Council, is comprised of some of the most influential leaders, educators, volunteers, and innovators in the nursing community today.  […]

Barco’s Nightingale Foundation supports the vitality and courageous heart of nursing, and honors the spirit of those women and men who choose nursing as a profession. We focus our efforts on helping mend the lives of children and their families.  To help guide us as we accomplish these goals, we formed an Advisory Board composed […]

Frida and I established Barco’s Nightingales Foundation in 2008 as our way of honoring generations of nurses for their contributions and dedication to making the world a better place. Through our Foundation, we also have paid tribute to our loved ones who taught us honesty, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to inspire the hearts of […]

We are always delighted to hear from nurses after sponsoring their travel for medical missions.  This anecdote is from Josephine Sullivan. “I  am Josephine Sullivan, an Operating Room nurse from Louisville, KY. This was my third surgical mission with Healing the Children to Ecuador. You need to know that Ecuador is important to me because ,when […]