Danny Fanning lives for a thrill. A volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2002, drummer for a local band and a motorcyclist and drag racer for much of his life, Danny loves whatever revs up his adrenaline and sends his heart pounding. Energy Levels from High to Low In early January 2016, his high-energy lifestyle screeched […]
Taking good care of ourselves is a critical component of longevity, but caring for others is also a rewarding and gratifying way of boosting your physical and mental health, especially as you age. Research shows that giving back to your community by volunteering two hours or more per week is a great way to stay […]
A study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that people who volunteer are happier than those who do not. There is something about spreading joy to others that sends an overflow of feel-good endorphins right back to the volunteer. A Day In the Life of a Friendly Face Volunteer Friendly Face is a […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Margaret Worten, a local marketing executive and Community Campaign Volunteer, to talk about why serving WakeMed matters to her. Margaret Worten Celebrates the Scope of WakeMed’s Work Margaret Worten doesn’t work in medicine or health […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Creighton Blackwell, member of the WakeMed Board of Directors and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement at Coastal Credit Union, to talk about why serving WakeMed matters to him. I’ve lived in the Triangle […]
During this National Healthcare Volunteer Week, we would like to take this special opportunity to recognize the support that volunteers provide to WakeMed patients and their families, to hospital staff, and to the community. It is the perfect occasion to focus on the many significant contributions our volunteers make individually and collectively every day to […]
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