(Atlantic, IA) – Officials at Cass Health, in Atlantic, says the Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard will hold a fundraising event at Pizza Ranch in Atlantic on Thursday, November 20, from 5- to 8-pm.  Portions of every dine-in or take-out purchase will directly support the Nurses Honor Guard’s mission to honor the dedicated nurses who devoted their lives to caring for others. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase meaningful gifts for families such as Florence Nightingale lamps, flowers, and blankets. Those items are presented during funeral services to the families of nurses who have passed, as well as during living tributes for those still with us, celebrating their remarkable careers.

Founded in 2003, this national organization has more than 250 groups across the United States. The Nurses Honor Guard is a volunteer program made up of current and former nurses that attend the services of nurses who have passed away, as well as parades, honor walks, living tributes, and more. The Cass Health chapter was founded in 2024 and has quickly grown to 25 members. Current or former nurses interested in joining this volunteer organization can call 712-243-7575 for more information.