Hello Miracle friends and family! This past week, we had so many things to celebrate since it was Miracle Week! Between Child Health Day, our first ever Hospital Night, and lots of memories made within our organization, we have so much to share with you. Check out everything our week entailed below!
Monday, October 3
Child Health Day! On this day, we celebrate and show our support of patients, their families, and those who work so hard to help them at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. We started our first day of tabling for Miracle Week at the Tate Student Center with our Communications team! They showed out for UGA® Miracle by wearing their craziest hats and spreading awareness about Child Health Day. Our members were able to write what they were looking forward to seeing more of by being involved with this organization and to share the message that Kids Can’t Wait.
Tuesday, October 4
Our Internal team took over tabling on Tuesday! They dressed up like superheroes, donning capes and masks and channeling the patients at Children’s that are OUR superheroes! We were able to share more information about Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with our campus and highlight the specialized medical care they give to every child that comes through their doors. We got to share how our year-round fundraising directly impacts our hospital, with the first $1 million funding Rehab Services and all additional funds supporting the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Wednesday, October 5
Wednesday night, we were finally able to host Hospital Night! Bekah Rawle, one of the Events Assistant Chairs for our Hospital Relations committee, played a big part in making sure that Hospital Night ran smoothly. It took roughly two months of coordinating with Children’s to secure speakers and plan the stations for our members.
Bekah said the main goal of Hospital Night was to bring the hospital to our campus. While many people know about the main services at Children’s, they may not know about some of the other things that patients at Children’s can benefit from, such as music therapy. Members were able to visit different stations in the MLC to interact and engage with employees at Children’s and prepare inspiration for our members to have at Dance Marathon in February.
Bekah was so happy that the event was successful, and she hopes it begins the tradition of bringing Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to our campus for years to come!
Thursday, October 6
On Thursday, our Program branch tabled to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness, focusing on the care that the Aflac duck can bring to patients. The Aflac duck is a sweet, warm, and cuddly companion to accompany over 100 families going through treatment at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center. The Aflac duck responds to touch, reacts to what’s around, is designed for medical play, and so much more. Patients are able to have the Aflac duck with them during treatment and are able to simulate the care they are receiving on the duck as well. As we raise money all year for Dance Marathon, all additional funds after $1 million directly supports the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center. It’s so important to remember that all of the hard work we do funds these amazing services for patients at Children’s. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center says, “Thank you for helping us give more kids the healthy, happy childhood they deserve.”
Friday, October 7
We wrapped up Miracle Week with one more day of tabling! Over the course of the week, we were able to register over 115 students to join UGA® Miracle and join us at Dance Marathon. We had such a successful week, and we were so happy to spend the week spreading awareness for Child Health Day, learning more about Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and sharing our love for UGA® Miracle!