Darrell couldn’t bring actual flowers for his nurses because of COVID-19, so he decided to get creative. Darrell McCully and his wife, Vivian, moved to Grafton, Wisconsin from Tennessee three years ago to spend their retirement with children and grandchildren. They were motivated to move because of family, but also…...
Making the Rounds
Welcome to Making the Rounds, Advocate Charitable Foundation’s blog focused on how philanthropy makes a difference across Advocate for our patients and their grateful families, our physicians and caregivers, hospitals and communities - and the donors themselves. Here you will also find news and stories of gifts at work made possible by the generous support of our donors and partners.
If you are a patient, donor or partner who would like to share your story to be possibly featured on our blog, please email us at advocategiving@advocatehealth.com.
What it means to be a team
Pediatric nurse Danielle was among the first to volunteer to help on the adult side in the fight against COVID-19. COVID-19 is bringing out the best in team members across Advocate Aurora Health. At Advocate Children’s Hospital, several nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists have stepped up and volunteered to work…...
You are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our team members have come to work each day to fearlessly care for our patients. And because of your generosity, those same team members have the support and inspiration they need during these unprecedented times. We are so humbled by the generosity of donors like you.…...
Staying connected online
One acupuncturist is finding ways to stay connected with patients, Facebook friends, and his community at this time when many people are seeking physical activity and social connection. “Following the example of youth in China and Italy, I sought to reach out to patients, friends and family alike through digital…...
Health care heroes: Setting a global standard
A team of five cardiac sonographers at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center bravely volunteered to join the frontline fight against COVID-19, and in doing so, created global best practices that more accurately identify deadly symptoms and better protect caregivers from the virus. Doctors treating severely ill COVID-19 patients in China…...
Virtual road race raises $13,000 for hospital
Matchbox and Hot Wheel toy cars inch past one another during one of the five virtual races staged by TIP 189 Racing that raised $13,000 for Advocate Condell Medical Center. Imagine you’re an amateur recreational race car driver sidelined by stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. What would you do?…...
