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 […]
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 […]
Since its inception, WakeMed has relied on volunteers as ambassadors, liaisons and educators. They serve a crucial role in making sure all our patients and their families have a positive experience while inside a WakeMed facility. One of those special volunteers is Anne Joyner. Anne has been volunteering at the WakeMed Cary Hospital gift shop […]
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 […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Marco Rodriguez, a local leader and Foundation supporter, to talk about why he gives back to the people and places that make this community great. I’m originally from Venezuela. I lived in Oklahoma for 13 […]
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, Activate Good will be bringing together families from around the Triangle in recognition of Family Volunteer Day – a day of service that celebrates the power of families who volunteer together while supporting their local communities. A Way to Give Back to the Community Established more than two decades ago […]
This November 28th, join the #GivingTuesday movement, and give back to your local community. Whether it’s giving your time in volunteering with a local cause, giving a donation, or giving the power of your voice or a skill – you can make a difference right here in Wake County, NC. Ways to Give Back This […]
We are excited to share with you the many accomplishments the Volunteer Services Department and The Volunteers at WakeMed Health & Hospitals have had this past fiscal year. During the past year, The volunteers have contributed more than 125,206 hours of their time, as well as their talents and financial support to augment the services […]
Read and Feed is a local nonprofit program committed to assisting elementary school children from economically challenged homes learn to read and be academically successful. This is the third year that WakeMed has partnered with the program by providing food and employee volunteers. This year, we supported the program at Powell Elementary School, located […]
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