The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by recent hurricanes across the southeastern United States. ARN's current President, Maureen Musto, MS RN APRN-CNS ACNS-BC CRRN FARN pens a letter to membership about the recent impact of these storms.
Dear ARN Members,
I am sure many of you have seen the devastation caused by the recent hurricanes across our southeastern states. My heart goes out to those of you directly affected by this tragedy, particularly our members and the communities served by the Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee (Volunteer) chapters. Please know that we care deeply about you and are praying for your recovery during this challenging time.
For those of you looking to support recovery efforts, I encourage you to consider donating to the organizations listed below. Every contribution, no matter the size, can have a profound impact. Rehabilitation nurses make a difference every day, and together we can extend that care to those in need.
- ASPCA: Helping shelters and pets affected by disasters. Click to support
- All Hands and Hearts: On the ground providing relief to affected areas. Click to support
- American Red Cross: Responding to the needs of those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Click to donate
- Direct Relief: Delivering essential medical supplies to affected regions. Click to help
- World Central Kitchen: Providing meals to disaster survivors. Click to donate
- TNF Disaster Relief Fund: Supporting registered nurses in Tennessee. Apply here
- NCFN Nurse Recovery Fund: Helping nurses in North Carolina recover from disaster. Donate here
Thank you for your compassion, support, and generosity. Together, we can make a real difference for the communities and colleagues affected by this disaster.
Warm regards,
Maureen Musto, MS RN APRN-CNS ACNS-BC CRRN FARN
President, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) (2023 - 2025)
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