THe Cure Porch on Wheels
In the 2020 Winter Carnival Parade!
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For the second year, the Cure Porch on Wheels represented Historic Saranac Lake in the annual Winter Carnival Parade. This year’s Winter Carnival theme “Myths and Legends” brings to mind many legendary men and women in local history, from wilderness guides to sports legends to heroes in healthcare. Historic Saranac Lake celebrated the legendary nurses of Saranac Lake in the annual parade!
Tens of thousands of people came to Saranac Lake from around the world in search of a cure for tuberculosis (TB). Saranac Lake’s nurses played a legendary role in their lives. Far from home and facing a disease that was often a death sentence, patients relied on nurses for care and companionship through months and even years of strict rest. Nurses served as friends when the stigma of TB had left many patients feeling shunned by those back home.
Many thanks to Bill and Alex Madden of Madden's Transfer and Storage for providing last-minute towing for this event. We couldn't have done it with out you!
Tens of thousands of people came to Saranac Lake from around the world in search of a cure for tuberculosis (TB). Saranac Lake’s nurses played a legendary role in their lives. Far from home and facing a disease that was often a death sentence, patients relied on nurses for care and companionship through months and even years of strict rest. Nurses served as friends when the stigma of TB had left many patients feeling shunned by those back home.
Many thanks to Bill and Alex Madden of Madden's Transfer and Storage for providing last-minute towing for this event. We couldn't have done it with out you!
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