Why Give?
Giving to the UAB School of Nursing goes beyond simply supporting a local nursing program. It's an investment in the future of healthcare, fostering not just skilled nurses but also leaders, innovators and changemakers who will shape a healthier world for generations to come.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Nurses
Scholarships funded by your generosity directly address the national nursing shortage. You'll be nurturing talented students, allowing them to focus on their studies and graduate as highly qualified professionals. This translates into a future generation of skilled and compassionate nurses equipped to handle the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
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Addressing Healthcare Disparities
Improving Care for Vulnerable Populations
The UAB School of Nursing is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare. Your donation can directly support initiatives that bring medical services to underserved communities, particularly those in rural areas. By strengthening healthcare access in these areas, you're helping to bridge the gap and improve overall health outcomes.
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Reach beyond borders
Championing Global Healthcare Leadership
The UAB School of Nursing fosters international collaboration through programs that develop strong nurse leaders around the world. Your contribution can empower these initiatives, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices that address global health challenges. This strengthens healthcare systems on a global scale, ensuring a higher standard of care for communities everywhere, regardless of their location.
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None of our achievements would be possible without the invaluable contributions of our Board of Visitors and Junior Board of Visitors. Their guidance and support have been essential in shaping the future of nursing at UAB.
Board of Visitors
Established in 1992, the Board is comprised of prominent business professionals, healthcare leaders and community members who play a crucial role in supporting the school's mission of excellence in nursing education.
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Established in 2006, the Junior Board is designed for young professionals who are passionate about supporting nursing education and function similarly to the Board of Visitors but with a focus on engaging the next generation of leaders.
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Get ready to show your love—because the No-Show Ball is making its grand return in February 2026! 💖
The Junior Board of Visitors is thrilled to announce that the No-Show Ball is making a heartfelt return for its 18th Appearance in February 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day! We’re bringing back everything you adored, just with a fresh time of year.
Whether you're celebrating solo, with friends, or with someone special, it's the perfect moment to show your love and support nursing in a way that truly matters.
No tuxes, no heels—just heart
By participating in this year’s event, through one of the three options below, you will be helping to raise money in support of endowed scholarships, so that we can create a brighter future for maternal and child health in Alabama and beyond!
Check out what’s to love on the menu below!
Meals prepared by: Kathy G. & Company, Inc.
Includes dinner for four people with a garden salad, dressing, and yeast rolls.
Main Dishes (choose one)
Beef Tips & Rich Brown Gravy
Classic Chicken and Dumplings
Broccoli & Mushroom Casserole over Cauliflower Rice (Vegetarian)
Traditional Homemade Spicy Bolognese – Tomato Meat Sauce with Spaghetti
Conecuh Sausage and Fresh Gulf Shrimp & Parmesan Grits in a White Wine Cream Sauce
Dessert
New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Macerated Berries & Whiskey Cream Sauce
Additional Sides
Homemade Meatballs in Marinara
Creamy Homemade Mac-N-Cheese & Diced Ham
Tote Pickup
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. through 2:00 p.m.
Location: Robins & Morton
400 Shades Creek Parkway
Homewood, AL 35209
Totes must be picked up in person on February 8th.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my tote be delivered?
Unfortunately, no. You can designate someone to pick-up your tote for you. Please include that in your order details or call us at (205) 996-7453.
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Will my wine or sparkling water be in my prepared dinner tote?
Yes! Please make sure you make your selection when you place your order.
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How many people does ONE prepared dinner tote feed?
One prepared dinner tote will feed four people.
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How many totes come with one ticket purchase?
One ticket purchase is for one tote. One tote will feed four people.
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I live outside of Birmingham. Can I pick up a tote?
Yes, if you are willing to drive to the pick-up location.
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How do I purchase multiple totes?
If you’d like to purchase more than three totes, please call (205) 996-7453 to make your purchase.
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When is the last day to order a tote?
The deadline to order is January 4, 2026.
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Who can I contact if I have any questions?
For any other questions, please call (205) 996-7453.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors for their love and support for this cause!
The UAB School of Nursing Junior Board of Visitors, established in 2006, was created as a vehicle for a young generation of community leaders to make a contribution to nursing and nursing education through support of UAB's School of Nursing. The Junior Board was set up in the same spirit as, with the aid of, and as an extension of the senior Board of Visitors. Two members of the senior Board of Visitors work closely as liaisons with the JBOV.
Junior Board of Visitors:
- Alison Green, Co-Chair
- Whitney Lucas, Co-Chair
- Cameron Acheson*
- Jennifer Aday
- Natahsa Anderson
- Jessie Bekker
- Devon Boyd
- Gerry Cabaniss
- Joy Cornay
- Molly Elliott*
- Riley Griffin
- Kate Hamlin
- Hanna Lewis
- Walter Monroe
- Stephanie Reed
- Laura Robertson
- Marla Thompson
- Frank Tomlinson, Jr.*
- Cade Vanderpoorten
- Angie Wood
Emeritus:
- Jamie Dabal*
- Elizabeth McCoin
- Seth McCoin
*Former Chair
The UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors, established in 1992, comprises a group of leaders whose contributions of time, knowledge and philanthropy serve as a cornerstone to sustaining excellence in undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
Board members serve in an advisory role, communicate the School's messages to the greater Birmingham area and partner with the School in strategic fundraising activities.
Board of Visitors:
- Shannon Smith, Chair
- Elizabeth Cornay, Co-Chair
- Jane Arendall
- Becky Babanats
- John Beard
- Kim Benos
- Kirby Bland, MD
- Carolyn Boone
- Barbara Boreen
- Bruce Burns, MD
- Mary Katherine Cabaniss**
- Harriet Chen
- Joy Deupree, PhD
- Donna Jernigan Drinkard
- Laura Finch
- Juanzetta Flowers, PhD*
- Melinda Helveston
- Tim Hennessy**
- Bill Ireland
- Robin Kidd
- Ronald King
- Terry Kirklin
- Sue Ellen Lucas*
- Jill Luckie
- Barrett MacKay*
- Christopher McCallum, DMD
- Nancy Meisler
- Eileen Meyer, DNP
- Anne Michaels
- Paula Midyette
- Pam Miller
- Phillip Morris
- Barbara O'Neal*
- George Perdue
- Sheri Perry
- Taylor Pursell
- Henry Ray
- Donna Reddinger
- Winston Wilson Reese
- Kate Sexton
- Anita Smith
- William Somerall, Jr., MD
- Ellen Staner
- Catherine Styslinger
- Leah Taylor
- Christie Thornbrough
- R. Edward Varner, MD
- Celia Wallace
- Elizabeth Wallace*
- Nancy Watts*
- Casey Whiting
- Nancy Worthington
- John Ziegler
Emeritus:
- Zoë Cassimus
- Karle Falkenburg*
- Jeanie Sherlock
- Lanette Sherrill
- Doug Tilt, MD*
In Remembrance:
- Lella Bromberg*
- John C. Carter, MD
- Punky Eastwood
- Minnie Gaston
- Elwynn "Chick" Hale, EdD
- Joy P. Harbert
- Arlene Henley
- Everett Holle
- Gloria Goldstein Howton
- Marie Ingalls
- Fay B. Ireland
- Joie Jones
- Margaret Kidd
- Rita Kimerling
- Rose Lee*
- Jarman Lowder
- Robert E. Luckie, Jr.
- Robert E. Luckie, III*
- Charles McCallum, Jr., DMD, MD
- Alma McMahon
- Bobbie Parsons*
- LaVona Rushton
- Carol Sandner
- Wanda Simon
- Rita Spencer
- Jean Tomlinson*
- Jack Trigg, Jr., MD
- Robert S. Weatherly, Jr.
- *Former BOV Chair
- **Former JBOV Chair