Last fall, in a burst of inspiration (and maybe fueled by one too many pumpkin spice lattes), our team decided to put a fresh spin on the global day of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday. Enter: FriendsGiving Day.
For the uninitiated, FriendsGiving is that delightful pre-Thanksgiving celebration where friends gather to share good food, great company, and the kind of laughter that makes you forget the stress of everyday life. It’s all about the joy of choosing your people—the ones who fill your cup and remind you why connection matters.
The tagline? “Friends are the Family You Choose.”
At Connect Medical, connection is at the heart of everything we do. (Hence our name!) That’s why we consider our supporters—those who pray for us, volunteer their time, or give generously—as our Family of Support. And what better way to celebrate this amazing family than by spending FriendsGiving Day with you?
Cue the Friend-a-Thon (a.k.a. Call-a-thon), where our team came together last December 3 to raise funds and share the love. Our end-of-year goal was $200,000, and while we didn’t quite reach it, we’re thrilled to report we raised over half! Not bad for our first go, right?
So, with this goal left unmet, why stop there? With another day of philanthropy around the corner, Giving Hearts Day, we thought, “Let’s keep this FriendsGiving energy alive!” So, we’re declaring February as FriendsGiving February!
Here’s how you can join in: If you’re feeling generous, want to make a difference, or just love the idea of being part of something meaningful, we’d love for you to participate. Share your gift and love with us throughout the month, especially on February 13th. You can donate online at ConnectMedicalClinic.com or stop by in person at 683 State Avenue, Suite B. We’ll be here, connecting patients to health, dignity, and all the good stuff, so we invite you to stop by!
And for those who want to dive even deeper, we’re also gearing up for our Annual Fundraising Banquet on April 3. This year’s theme is The Priceless Event, where we’ll ask the big question: “What’s the value of a single human life?” Spoiler alert: It’s priceless.
If you’d like to host a table or sponsor the event, give us a call at 483-9353. Or just call to say hi—we’d love to hear from you!
Here’s to you, our Friends and dare I say, Family, and all the ways you make this community extraordinary. Thanks for being the family we choose!