Joyce’s Halloween Drive Exceeded 100% of Hospital Needs in 2024

Joyce University Brightens Halloween for Kids at Primary Children’s Hospital with Thousands of Halloween Donations

Salt Lake City, UT – October 29, 2024 – Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, joined by students, faculty, and staff, delivered Halloween magic to young patients at Primary Children’s Hospital for the sixth year in a row. This year’s drive was the largest yet with total donations exceeding 100% of the hospital’s needs. Donations of 775 costumes, 200 trick-or-treat buckets, 200 pounds of candy, and over 2,000 prizes were delivered to Primary Children’s Hospital by Joyce University staff, bringing festive fun to the hospitalized children.

“The annual Halloween Drive is a special way for us to give back each year, and we’re thankful to everyone who contributed to make this year’s event unforgettable,” said Dr. John Smith-Coppes, Joyce University President and CEO.

A drop-off location on campus facilitated donations from the university and the public, ensuring participation from all corners of the community. Since the initiative’s inception, Joyce University has proudly exceeded the hospital’s Halloween needs, spreading holiday magic and creating lasting memories for the children and their family members.

To learn more about how you can support Primary Children’s Hospital, visit the Halloween Donation page.

• ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

  Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

  Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.