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<< DEPARTMENTS ADVANCEMENT IN ACTION an eVening With Dr. Ben CarsOn "Inspiring" was a superlative mentioned by many guests at HCC's Nursing Scholarship Benefit held in the Horowitz Center this past June with renowned neurosurgeon and author Dr. Ben Carson as guest of honor. Hosted by Jill and Patrick McCuan and presented by Kaiser Permanente and other generous sponsors, the event raised approximately $146,000 in much-needed funds to endow scholarships for HCC nursing students. "We all need the help of nurses at some time in our lives, and they need our help now. Helping nursing students become well-trained and compassionate professionals ultimately helps our community," said Patrick McCuan. Over 250 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, an elegant seated dinner catered by Putting on The Ritz, and a captivating speech by Dr. Carson. "Nurses are my favorite people….They are the infantry of medicine because they are the first hands-on people with patients," said Dr. Carson in a nearly 45-minute speech delivered in the intimate surrounds of Smith Theatre. Another highlight of the evening was the presentation by HCC President Kate Hetherington and Dr. Carson of a special certificate of completion to recent graduate Andrew Miecznikoski, whose life was saved twice by the neurosurgeon. Dr. Ben Carson. Photo courtesy of Classic Photography Jill and Patrick McCuan. Photo courtesy of Classic Photography kaiser PerManente aDVanCing stUDents In addition to sponsoring the Nursing Scholarship Benefit, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States awarded the HCC Educational Foundation a grant in the amount of $200,000 to provide scholarship funding for students in the allied health professions and nursing program. Kaiser Permanente's commitment to advancing the health of all communities is evident in the long history of partnership with HCC's health sciences programs, including a $50,000 scholarship endowment for nursing and allied health students, a $25,000 donation to a Helping Hands fund for health science students, and a $60,000 grant to support HCC's Wellness Center. 14 Pathways | Howard Community College Fall 2011 Photo courtesy of Classic Photography