VUMC in the Community
Shawn Drumgoole and scores of friends celebrate his birthday with a walk to Children’s Hospital
By Jessica Pasley
The man behind the social media sensation "We Walk with Shawn" says Vanderbilt saved his life 30 years ago
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VUMC in the Community
Clothes Closet in need of donations of new items
By Wayne Wood
Due to COVID-19, used items are no longer accepted, but the need to help patients continues
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VUMC in the Community
Before COVID, 90-year-old Bobby Hamm walked at 100 Oaks every day. His friends from the Dermatology clinic sent him a “missing you” gift.
By Kathy Whitney
Since his wife died several years ago, his daily walk was a way to stay connected to other people.
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VUMC in the Community
They were married during the pandemic. They directed their wedding gifts to feed health care workers.
By Wayne Wood
Heather and Lewis Burwell's wedding didn't turn out like they planned. But they found a way to share their celebration with the community.
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VUMC in the Community
Turning lemons into lemonade: Second grader raises money to help fight COVID-19
By Kelsey Herbers
“I think she understands that things have been taken away from those who are in the hospital just as she has had things taken away from her.”
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VUMC in the Community
Grateful kidney transplant patient donates masks to VUMC
By Jessica Pasley
“I was really excited to have the opportunity to do something for those who had done so much for me."
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VUMC in the Community
At home with children? Have fun and get creative with this music toolkit.
By Kelsey Herbers
“Musical activities can also support one of the most critical social relationships: that between a parent and child.”
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VUMC in the Community
Musicians can’t play for the children in person right now, so Seacrest Studio goes virtual
By Christina Echegaray
Singer-songwriter Payton Smith performs for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt from…
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VUMC in the Community
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital sends a gift of support to Vanderbilt Children’s ER after tornado disaster. “We’re all in this together.”
By Christina Echegaray
Oklahomans know about tornadoes, and the gift of food and drinks brought tears to the eyes of their colleagues at Vanderbilt
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