Durham, NC - The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) 2008 Holiday Project is asking for support for local children.

A gift of a cozy new pair of pajamas along with an age-appropriate new book would be especially appreciated, as many needy children have no choice but to sleep in the same clothes that they wore throughout the day. A new book would help to instill the love of reading, as North Carolina ranks in the bottom eleven states in terms of reading proficiency!

The donations will help children, from infants to 16 years old, from agencies including The Durham Rescue Mission, Genesis Home, and local public schools.

DUSON representatives will cheerfully accept gifts at the following locations:

Duke North Cafeteria: Nov 17^th and Nov. 21^st, 11 a.m. -- 1 p.m.
Duke South Food Court: Nov. 17^th through Nov. 21^st, 11 a.m. -- 1 p.m.
Duke Children's Hospital: Nov. 24^th and Nov. 25^th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Duke School of Nursing: Donation boxes located on each floor through Dec. 5^th.

Monetary gifts are also welcomed. Please make out your check to Fran Mauney, Treasurer for the DUSON Holiday Service Project Committee. The donation may be mailed to Fran Mauney, Duke School of Nursing, 307 Trent Drive, DUMC 3322, Durham, N.C. 27710.