Ascension St. Vincent Indy 500 Princess spreads positivity at the hospital
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Ascension St. Vincent Indy 500 Princess is spreading smiles to kids ahead of the upcoming race.
Princess Natalie Restivo is a nursing student at USI and is interested in trauma and ICU nursing. She's taking the time to make bracelets with an Ascension teenager and read to a baby at the hospital.
Restivo says she's excited to connect with patients and let people know about the Indy 500.
'Being a part of the organization, it teaches us a lot about different communication skills, leadership skills and really enhances those. I'm very excited to work at the 500 Festival on that. Today I'm really just excited to learn about the kids and why they're here and about their personalities,' Restivo says.
As an Indy 500 Princess, Natalie will take part in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing this year. It's scheduled for Sunday, May 25.
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