Judy McCaffrey New Calling Nursing Scholarship Fund

Organized by
Jessica Summers
Jessica Summers
$5,656
Raised of $6,000 goal
100% tax-deductibleNo fees
100% goes to scholarship recipients
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Contributions
22JG
Jim Gordon
$100
E
Emo
$100
JL
Jacqueline Longo Bilotto
$86
B
Bill
$500
GG
Gay Gasser
$55
Our story
This memorial scholarship was created in honor of Judith Ann “Judy” McCaffrey, whose life was defined by caring for others. Judy had a gift for making people feel loved. She welcomed friends as family, supported those around her wholeheartedly, and gave endlessly of herself while asking for little in return.
Before finding her true calling in nursing, Judy worked as a hairdresser and real estate agent. At age 50, she returned to school with the help of a scholarship, graduated from Norwalk Community College on the Dean’s List in 1994, and went on to spend more than two decades caring for others as a nurse and nursing supervisor.
Judy’s life is a reminder that it is never too late to discover a new calling, and that one person’s care and encouragement can change countless lives.
Our goal
The fund’s first goal is to raise $1,000 to establish the Judy McCaffrey New Calling Nursing Scholarship.
The scholarship is intended to support a nontraditional student pursuing a future in nursing - whether beginning college later in life, returning to school after time away, or changing careers. The final details will be shaped with Judy’s family so that the award reflects both her story and the values by which she lived.
The hope is that this first scholarship will grow into an annual tribute, carrying Judy’s legacy of care forward by helping future nurses pursue their own calling.
Comments from contributors 18

Emo15 days ago
$100
So amazing !

Jacqueline Longo Bilotto16 days ago
$86
Happy birthday Judy!!!

Bill17 days ago
$500
I miss you sweetheart.

Gay Gasser17 days ago
$55
Judy, you continue to inspire!

Sandy And Jim Summmers17 days ago
$100
Becoming a nurse was a life-changing experience for Judy. We hope we can enable someone else to have a similar experience in her name.