Service-Learning Journal: Employer Service

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Michigan Medicine- Ann Arbor has

developed an annual golf outing that raises funds to benefit patients undergoing
radiation therapy. The funds raised from this annual outing are primarily focused on
improving the pediatric patient experience within our department. With a large
supportive audience for the past three years, we have been able to make a tremendous
impact on the lives of the children we care for and their families. Last year, over $10,000
was raised in a modified event that had every volunteer and participant's safety in mind.
This year, the fourth annual Drive to Make a Difference charity golf outing will
take place on August 15th, at the Davison Country Club. This is a 4-person golf
scramble that raises funds by registering golfers, offering sponsorships, and receiving
donations for a silent auction occurring at the event. There are many sponsorship
opportunities available for businesses, including a platinum, gold, hole, putting green,
closest to the pin, longest drive, breakfast, hole-in-one, driving range, drink cart, and
lunch sponsorships with various price points.
As a volunteer for this event, I contributed by contacting many businesses in the
area and offering the sponsorship opportunities available. I also requested any
monetary donation or item for the silent auction. I was fortunate to find a couple
business owners who signed up for a sponsorship or donated towards the auction.
Although I am unable to volunteer at this event in person, I am honored to take the
quality time in assisting with preparing for the outing and contributing towards improving
our patients’ experience in our department. I have learned a lot through volunteering in
person at other events, but I was able to better understand the importance of
contributing to the preparations through this volunteer opportunity. Over the years in our
department as a therapist, I have witnessed how greatly these pediatric patients are
affected by their treatments. The funds from these events have and continue to make a
monumental improvement on their radiation therapy experience and I appreciate taking
part in this accomplishment.

Event link: https://www.drivetomakeadifference.com/

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