There are many opportunities to give back to the local community during your time as a Fellow at UF Health Shands Hospital!
Alachua County Heart Walk
In the fall, the hospital raises money for the Alachua County Heart Walk. Each year, UF Health Shands is one of the top company fundraisers in the community. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in fundraising events such as the UF Health Carnival Kickoff for the Heart Walk and can participate in the walk themselves. For more info, visit Heart.org.
United Way of North Central Florida
UF Health Shands Hospital also has a strong commitment to the United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCF). UWNCF is relied upon to help fund critical community-based programs that assist families and individuals to become financially stable, encourage education and learning, and promote health and wellness. Each fall, UF Health Shands runs a United Way Campaign for employees to donate and 100% of the money raised through the campaign stays in North Central Florida. For more information, visit UnitedWayNCFL.org.
March of Dimes
In the spring, UF Health Shands raises money for the local March of Dimes. In the past, Fellows have participated in fundraising events such as Hops for Hope and the annual March for Babies event. For more information, visit MarchOfDimes.org.
These are just a few of the many ways that UF Health Shands Hospital gives back to the local, Gainesville community.
Other Charities
- American Heart Association
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Five Points of Life Foundation
- Gainesville Soccer Alliance
- Kids 4 Kids Triathlon
- LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
- Tyler’s Hope
Past Events
