Advertise in the PNAA 2026 Souvenir Journal and Support Filipino Nurses in Colorado Springs

by Carina Madriaga 
PNACO President 2022-2024

Only 5 days left. 

The Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado invites businesses, community supporters, and friends of nursing to advertise in the Souvenir Journal for the 47th PNAA Annual Convention in Colorado Springs.

This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your business, share a message of support, and gain visibility among hundreds of Filipino nurses, healthcare leaders, professionals, and community members.

Event: 47th PNAA Annual Convention
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs
Dates: July 15–19, 2026

Full Page Inside Colored Ad: $200

Ad Deadline: June 25, 2026

High-resolution 8.5 x 11-inch ads may be submitted in JPG, PDF, or Word format.

Every ad and donation helps support this meaningful national convention and the nurses who continue to serve, lead, and inspire our communities.

Please submit your digital ad and donation through the Souvenir Program page. 

Thank you for supporting PNACO, PNAA, and Filipino-American nurses and their missions to serve the community.

Vehicle License Plate: Nurse (License) Plates

Nurse License Plates are Still Available

Written by Carina Madriaga

 

Exciting news! The Colorado Nurses Foundation and the Colorado Nurses Association have teamed up with Representatives Kyle Mullica and Daneya Esgar to introduce Colorado Nurses license plates! These plates will celebrate the incredible work of nurses across our state.

Your $50.00 donation to the Colorado Nurses Foundation not only gets you a certificate to purchase this unique plate at the DMV but also supports scholarships for minority nursing students. It’s a fantastic way to honor our dedicated nurses while making a positive impact in the community.

The funds will benefit:

- Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado (PNACO) 

- Council of Black Nurses 

- Eastern Colorado Council of Black Nurses 

- Hispanic Nurses Association 

- Colorado Nurses Foundation (CNF)

Join us in this meaningful initiative! Visit the Colorado Nurses Foundation website to order your certificate today! Please visit the Colorado Nurses Foundation to order your certificate online.

Zumba-ing The Way to Student Fundraising 2024

 

    Hello, all you future Florence Nightingales and graduate nursing students! The PNACO Health Challenge is kicking off with more pep than a double shot of espresso on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024. And this isn’t your average, run-of-the-treadmill health kick—oh no—it’s a full-on scholarship shuffle for you sprightly Colorado nursing students! Let’s set the scene: It’s a rare day off for PNACO nurses in the peaceful Saint Gabriel Church, and then suddenly, Zumba music? 

    Enter President-elect Marilyn, decked out in her shiny fitness garb, leading a Zumba conga ring so infectious, even the statues are starting to dance. That’s right, friends, the health challenge kick-off was a Zumba session that turned the floor into a no-cal zone. Marilyn shimmied, shook, and proved that when it comes to fitness, she doesn’t just talk the talk – she dances it. 

     But it's not all high kicks and hip swings; there's some serious swag at stake here. Weekly contests will have them lunging for loot, and the group that racks up the most exercise minutes will snag a prize so good that you'll think it's calorie-free chocolate (spoiler: it's not, but it's still pretty darn sweet). 

    Now, keep your stethoscopes tuned for one of our big events of the year – on May 11, during Nurses Week celebrations, one heartbeat hero will march away with a shiny new desk treadmill. This walking wonder is the perfect multitasker's dream, letting him or her read or work on the desk and exercise with steps simultaneously. It's a good prize for a busy person.

    But more importantly, this fundraising is for 1-3 nursing student scholarship awardees in Colorado. You can ask a PNACO board member on how to apply. They have the link to the application. 

Play Cards and Donate Day 2024

    In February, we drove into the glitzy world of fundraising for a good cause in one of the atypical places: a Colorado casino at Grand Z Casino with our hardworking friend, Blessie. The Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado (PNACO) recently rolled the dice. We hit some luck with a fundraising event, with some wishing, "Winner, winner, or free lunch or dinner!" Picture this: blackjack tables buzzing, slot machines jingling, and nurses, friends, and family doubling down for a good cause. 

    The PNACO pulled out all the stops to raise funds to support the education of nurses, ensuring they can continue to serve the community with skill and dedication. Let's face it: who better to take a gamble on than the caring and capable nurses who keep our health in check? 

    A huge round of applause goes out to all the generous sponsors who donated their time and money to make this fundraising successful, especially Mrs. Blessie Tagle. Your support is truly appreciated and will make a real difference in the lives of the nurses,  patients, and the community they serve. Without you, this fundraiser wouldn't have been possible, and we tip our hats (or nurse caps) to you all! 

    But let's not forget the real MVPs of the day—the vibrant Filipino community that showed up in full force to support their nurses and had a great time doing it. So here's to the PNACO, the sponsors, the Filipino community, and the nurses whose dedication and hard work keep us all healthy and happy. 

     Remember, in the game of life, sometimes you have to bet some to win some—especially when it comes to supporting those who care for us when we need them most. Until next time!

Bowling and Health Challenge Kick Off

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