<div>My name is Davana “Yaya” Spruill, and I’m asking for your support as I chase a dream that has carried me since childhood: becoming a nurse.

As a single mother to two incredible children, I’ve always known that nursing was my calling. It’s not just a career path—it’s my purpose. I began my Associate of Science in Nursing at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing (formerly PA College of Health Sciences) in August 2023, on the 5-semester plan. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this journey—late nights studying, early mornings prepping for class, and juggling the everyday demands of life as a mother.
Despite the hurdles of finances and the added challenge of extending my program by a semester because of the cost, I’m still here, still committed, and still hopeful.

I’m entering my final semester in Spring 2026, and I’m so close I can almost taste the finish line.

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<div><span>But I’m facing a barrier:  I </span><span>currently have a Summmer 2025 balance of $3203, and a Fall 2025 balance of $279. Registration opens on November 6th and I need that balance under $999. I have applied for 30 scholarships over the past week. Classes fill up quickly; within hours to days.. If I can’t secure my seat, I’ll have to wait yet another semester. That means more time, extra cost, and yet another delay in achieving the dream I’ve worked so hard for.  I want nothing more than to walk across that stage with my diploma in hand—and then step into the NICU where I’ve always envisioned myself: caring for the tiniest patients, offering comfort, empathy, and skill. Your contribution helps get me there. Every dollar brings me one step closer to becoming a nurse who truly cares, serves, and makes a difference.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, for investing in my future, and for helping a single mom reach her dream. Your generosity doesn’t just pay tuition—it creates hope, stability, and the promise of better days ahead for my kids and the patients I’ll serve. </span>
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<div><span> With deepest gratitude, </span>

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<div><span>Yaya (Davana) Spruill</span><br />

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