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Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) completed a 96-mile trek along the West Highland Way. This fundraising effort successfully generated support for the RCN Foundation.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Philanthropy

Background:

  • The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is a professional union for nurses.
  • The RCN Foundation supports nursing initiatives and individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise funds for the RCN Foundation.
  • To promote awareness of the RCN Foundation's work.

Main Methods:

  • A group of RCN members undertook a long-distance charity walk.
  • The walk covered 96 miles along the West Highland Way.

Main Results:

  • The fundraising goal was met.
  • Increased visibility for the RCN Foundation was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The event was a successful fundraising initiative.
  • Community engagement and support for nursing were strengthened.