WATCH: David Muir reports on anonymous $1 million donation to help nurses pay student loans

ABC News
March 19, 2026
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An anonymous donor gave $1 million to help 173 nurses at a hospital pay down student loan debt, up to $3,600 per nurse.

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An anonymous donor gave $1 million to help nurses at a hospital pay down their student loan debt, with each of the facility's 173 nurses eligible to receive up to $3,600 from the gift. ABC News anchor David Muir reported on the donation, which addresses a persistent financial burden facing healthcare workers already dealing with staffing pressures and burnout in the industry. Nursing shortages have become acute across U.S. hospitals, with student debt cited as a factor deterring potential recruits and retaining current staff. The contribution represents a direct intervention in a problem that typically falls to federal or state loan forgiveness programs, which have faced legal and political challenges. The gesture underscores the financial strain many healthcare professionals face despite the essential nature of their work.

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