Current news and updates regarding the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Community.

2024 Swan Derby Swansorships Now Available!

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Don’t miss the chance to make a lasting impact on your community by purchasing a sponsorship for the 2024 Swan Derby benefitting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine! This beloved local event brings together families, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun and excitement. By sponsoring the Swan Derby, you not only support a cherished Lakeland tradition but also showcase your commitment to providing free healthcare to the medically underserved of Polk County. Join us in making the Swan Derby an even greater success this year – secure your sponsorship today and be a part of something truly special!
For questions regarding the Swan Derby event or Swansorships, please contact Sonia Glisson, Director of Development, at sglisson@lvim.net or call 863-606-1552.

 

October 2023 Volunteer of the Month

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Christina Conrad is our Volunteer of the Month for October 2023!

Christina serves as a Patient Scheduler and has been with LVIM for 2.5 years volunteering for a total of 570 hours with a value of service of $17,041.09.

Christina holds both a Bachelors and Master’s degree from the University of South Florida and will be applying to Medical School soon. Her favorite part of being an LVIM volunteer is the fact that she is able to make healthcare more accessible for her own community. Christina also loves the volunteers and patients at LVIM!

Congratulations Christina, on being our Volunteer of the Month! ♥️

September 2023 Volunteer of the Month

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Carol Taylor is our Volunteer of the Month for September 2023!

Carol has been one of our Mobile Food Pantry volunteers since 2021 and has served 172 hours. Before retiring, she worked as a bank underwriter and an office manager. When not volunteering at LVIM, Carol volunteers with Oasis at Lakeland High School- benefiting the HEARTH Project. When asked what her favorite part of volunteering at LVIM’s Mobile Food Pantry, Carol said that it is being able to provide the service to those who need it because no one should be hungry in Polk County.

Congratulations, Carol, on being our Volunteer of the Month! ♥️

October Blood Drive

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Join LVIM on October 12th for our Blood Drive from 9 am-12:30 pm. Our goal is to collect ten blood donations during our event, and all donors will receive a Halloween T-shirt as well as a $20 e-gift card. If you want to donate, please visit https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1406289 to schedule your appointment!

We appreciate your support in supplying our local hospitals with lifesaving blood for their patients. We could not save lives without you!

myWalgreens Donation Program

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LVIM is participating in the myWalgreens donation program!
 
myWalgreens is Walgreens’ loyalty program. Anyone who shops at Walgreens can sign up for free and earn 1% cash back on qualifying purchases. Then, they can go online to mywalgreens.com or in the Walgreens app and donate their cash rewards to Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (based on store location) through November 30th. It’s that easy!
Whether you’d like to contribute $1, $5, or more of your myWalgreens cash rewards could make a big difference in your community. It really adds up!

We have a Winner!!

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Thank you to all who participated in our 50/50 Summer Raffle! We raised a total of $3,520 with half of the pot going to the winner and the other half going to Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine.

Our winning number is 2837780! If you are our lucky winner, please give us a call to claim your prize.

Spirit Night at 4Rivers

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Join LVIM at 4 Rivers Smokehouse on Tuesday, September 5th, to help us raise funds to serve the working, uninsured of Polk County. LVIM will receive 10% back from the orders participating in this event. Guests can participate by dining in and ordering online using Promo Code SPIRIT at checkout. Please show them this image or mention Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine at the register to have your order count for this event. We hope to see you there!

Address for the Event: 4729 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813

Spirit Night at Chipotle

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Join LVIM at Chipotle on Tuesday, September 19th, from 4 pm until 8 pm to help us raise funds to serve the working, uninsured of Polk County!

Address for the Event: 3434 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4765

Here are four ways to guarantee your purchases count towards LVIM’s event:
– Show the cashier a digital flyer before paying
– Show the cashier a paper flyer before paying
– Order online and pick up Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code 3VRAEZ9 on the Chipotle app or website. (Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during your fundraiser’s scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.)
– Mention the fundraiser to the cashier before paying

Hope to see you there!!

50/50 Summer Raffle!

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The more you buy, the more you save and increase your chances to win big! Your raffle ticket stub(s) will be mailed to the address provided at the time of purchase, please make sure we have all your updated information! The designated 50/50 raffle ticket stub will be requested for claiming the prize.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

 

Make sure to follow us @WeAreLVIM for all the latest news and updates, and to watch the winning pot grow!

LVIM is conducting a 50/50 Split the Pot for the purpose of raising funds for the organization. The winner of the 50/50 Split the Pot gets 50% of total sales and the remainder will go to LVIM to be used as needed in the clinic and for the treatment of its patients! The lucky winning number will be drawn at the LVIM clinic and live on Facebook on August 31st at NOON. (No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter.

LVIM employees and their family members are ineligible to enter and win the raffle prize.

For more details, contact Sonia Glisson, Director of Development 863-606-1552.

August 2023 Volunteer of the Month

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Isabel Benitez is our volunteer of the month for August 2023.

Isabel serves as a Patient Escort and Interpreter on Thursday mornings. Isabel has been with LVIM for six years and has 1,072 volunteer hours with a value of service of $31,228.44.

Isabel’s favorite part about being an LVIM volunteer is her opportunity to interpret for the Spanish-speaking community. Isabel says, “It’s very important to me that they get the care they need by truly understanding what the providers are trying to convey. I’ve gotten the chance to really know this community, and it makes me feel proud that I’m using my skills to serve.”

Congratulations Isabel, on being our Volunteer of the Month! ♥️