CHARLTON - Bay Path Practical Nursing students and the UNICEF Club are rallying together to raise awareness and support the people of Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

Felisters Mburu of Shrewsbury, an officer of the UNICEF club has launched an appeal to her fellow students and the Bay Path community for a donation in exchange for her handmade yellow and blue ribbons for the people in Ukraine and those who became refugees. 

Speaking to Gretheline Bolandrina, DHA, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN Academy Director, Mburu explained that she wanted to help. “I want to spread a little bit of hope,” said Mburu. “What Mburu has initiated as a UNICEF officer and as a nursing student, for those impacted by the Russian hostilities and the importance of what one can do for the greater good of everyone is commendable,” stated Bolandrina. 

In support of Mburu’s initiative, PN students are wearing the yellow and blue ribbons that Mburu created. Mburu ad the UNICEF club will be collecting donations all the way through May and the Homecoming celebration scheduled at the Douglas Orchard & Farms in Douglas, MA. The collected donations will be remitted to UNICEF USA. 

“What is taking place in Ukraine is heartbreaking,” said Mburu. “As humans and as nursing students, we have the means to help and support in every feasible way we can.”