Congratulations to Ava Simmons, Recipient of the PPMA Scholarship

PPMA is proud to congratulate Ava Simmons (Pittsburgh) on being selected as the recipient of the PPMA Scholarship. Ava is the daughter of member, Renae Daniels-Simmons, DPM.

A student at Avonworth High School, Ava Simmons, has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Through involvement as an employee of Masonic Villages Retirement Living, she has developed valuable skills and a passion for making a positive impact in the profession and community.

Reflecting on this achievement, Ava shared that she has "witnessed how a good nurse can bring comfort, peace, and reassurance during such a such a diffult time. A compassionate nurse can ease pain, communicate honestly, and support families through grief, making an unbearable situation more manageable."

Looking ahead, Ava plans to attend the University of Alabama as a Nursing Major, with the goal of spending time with the patient, directly impacting the patient's well-being and the family. The scholarship will help support her educational journey and continued professional development. One of her teachers says, "She is deeply empathetic, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a kind word to her peers," which will all serve her well in her future career path.

We congratulate Ava and her family on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to seeing the many contributions she will make in the future.