NOTICE:  The LVIM Pharmacy will be closed on Friday, September 25th while we update our pharmacy software. During this time, no medications will be filled or signed out. The pharmacy will reopen on Monday, September 28th. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

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

We have a Winner!!

 

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

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

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!

 

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

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! ♥️

Walmart Spark Good

✨Support LVIM on Walmart Spark Good!✨

Help us in providing FREE healthcare to the working uninsured of Polk County by…

1) Donating change by rounding up your purchase at checkout on Walmart.com

2) Donating products from a nonprofit’s registry & have the items shipped straight to them.

Choose LVIM as your favorite charity at the link below! https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/e96b71c4-ef1d-4841-970f-7c79fc494e0b/profile

July 2023 Volunteer of the Month

LVIM is proud to announce that Dr. Greg Cook is our Volunteer of the Month for July 2023!

Dr. Cook is a podiatrist who sees patients once a month on Saturdays. Dr. Cook has been with LVIM since we opened in 2001. He has 1,300 volunteer hours, making his value of service $323,828.44. Dr. Cook enjoys jogging and attending Holy Mass when he is not working or volunteering. Dr. Cook says that the “rewards are from the patients themselves and the continued success of Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, a wonderful credit to the city of Lakeland.”

Congratulations Dr. Cook, on being our volunteer of the month!

June 2023 Volunteer of the Month

LVIM is proud to announce that Maryann Cassell is our Volunteer of the Month for June 2023!
 
Maryann serves as a Pharmacist on Friday mornings, and she also fills in other shifts in the pharmacy when needed. Maryann has been with LVIM since we opened in 2001. She has 2,918 volunteer hours, and her value of service for her many years of service is $113,049.17.
 
When not volunteering, Maryann enjoys gardening, playing piano, spending time with family, and traveling around the world. Maryann views volunteering as rewarding and good for her brain. She also enjoys the people she volunteers with!
 
Congratulations Maryann, on being our volunteer of the month! ♥️

Join Us for a Skate Party!

Hope you can join us!

LVIM is hosting a skate party on Thursday, July 20th from 6-8pm at Skate World-Lakeland.

Invite all your friends, family, co-workers for a fun night of skating and donating.

A portion of ticket sales, skate rentals and concession sales will benefit LVIM!

 

 

 

50/50 Summer Raffle!

 

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

 

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.

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.