A CHANCE FOR CHILDREN 5K RUN/WALK
This event benefits the children’s cancer program and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of KU Pediatrics. A Chance for Children is sponsored by the Delta Delta Delta Kansas City Alumnae Association and the Molly and Matthew Kirse memorial. http://www2.kumc.edu/kids/AChanceForChildren.htm

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of children's hospitals. Money raised for CMN in the Greater Kansas City area stays here locally to benefit children treated at Kansas University Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. For more information, visit http://www.kumc.edu/cmn/

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER
Christmas in October is the leading volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Skilled and unskilled volunteers do the work which can include painting, yard work, plumbing repairs, carpentry, roofing and electrical repairs, heating and replacing broken glass and screens in windows. This is a one day work project.

HEART WALK
The Heart Walk is a national event focusing on exercise as an important part of a heart healthy lifestyle while raising money for America’s number one and number three killers, heart disease and stroke. On Saturday, May 31, 2008 join other walkers at Theis Park, 47th & Oak just 3 blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. Walkers can organize teams within their departments or with family and friends. For more information, visit http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=248744

HILLCREST TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY
Hillcrest is a 90-day transitional housing program that helps homeless families achieve self-sufficiency through a high accountability budgeting and life skills educational curriculum while living in a fully furnished, rent-free apartment. www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org

HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM
Make the holidays happier for children in need and experience the joy of giving by adopting a child for the holidays. More than 300 children from Project EAGLE benefit from the generosity of KUMC faculty, staff and students. Project EAGLE is a division of the Department of Pediatrics within the School of Medicine at KUMC. The University contributes health care for the uninsured, provides oversight of research programs through Project EAGLE and offers consultation in health, mental health and child development. Annually, Project EAGLE serves over 1,000 children and families in Wyandotte County.

RACE FOR THE CURE
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Up to seventy-five percent of the net income from each race stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. www.cancer.kumc.edu

REACH OUT AND READ KANSAS CITY
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is an early literacy program affiliated with the national ROR and Reading is Fundamental programs. It is a simple yet powerful program in which health care providers are trained to provide advice to parents about skills that promote early literacy development. New books are provided for children at well visits throughout age 5 and volunteers model reading behaviors for parents in clinic waiting rooms. www2.kumc.edu/kids/specialty_KCREADS

ROSE BROOKS CENTER
Rose Brooks is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that provides a full continuum of care including prevention programming, crisis intervention and other supportive services to thousands of women and children each year. Rose Brooks Center offers an emergency shelter for up to 75 women and children, a violence prevention program in 37 schools, a hospital advocacy program located in six area hospitals, a children’s therapeutic program, court advocacy, outreach counseling and a Transitional Housing Program. www.rosebrooks.org

SUNFLOWER HOUSE
Child abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing those who care for and about children. Sunflower House sees any pediatric patients that are referred to KU for possible abuse. www.sunflowerhouse.org

THE UNITED WAY OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY and THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE UNITED WAY OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY
You can get involved with United Way in several ways. The most obvious is by making a donation but you can also give of your time by organizing a campaign at your work place, volunteer to review applications for program funding, or help evaluate the funding agencies that contribute to the United Way campaign. Visit http://www.unitedway-wyco.org/docs/involved.html for more details . The staff at the Volunteer Center collects opportunities to serve with agencies throughout the county. They match volunteers with important work according to their interests and availability. To volunteer throughout the Kansas City area, visit http://volunteerkc.org/ or contact Diane Hentges at 913.371.3674.

YOUTHFRIENDS
YouthFriends connects young people, ages 5-18, with caring adult volunteers in schools. As positive role models, YouthFriends volunteers enhance young people’s ability to succeed. You can choose to work one-to-one or in a small group setting. The minimum time commitment is one hour per week for a semester or more. Volunteers are thoroughly screened and well trained. Check out the website for a complete listing of participating school districts, www.youthfriends.org

ALUMNI REUNION
The KUMC Alumni reunion takes place annually in the fall and it is a great time for alumni to celebrate, reunite and reminisce. This two day event would not be successful without the commitment of our volunteers. You can participate in a variety of ways, including helping with campus tours, registration, stuffing packets, shuttle driver, greeter, and so much more. For more information, contact the alumni office at 588-5255 or email mbooth@kumc.edu.mbooth@kumc.edu

CAMPUS TOURS
The Office of External Affairs offers a variety of tours for students who are interested in health or science related careers. During their tour day they will hear from a representative from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Allied Health about opportunities each school has to offer. The students can also visit a variety of departments, such as the Nursing Skills Lab, Pathology Lab, School of Medicine Skills Lab, Clendening History of Medicine Library, Hoglund Brain Imaging Center and more! Tours last approximately 3 hours. For more information contact Sara Hines at 588-5951 or email shines@kumc.edu.

GRADUATION BRUNCH
This annual event celebrates the successes of our most recent graduates from the schools of nursing and allied health and is sponsored by the KUMC Alumni Association. Held on campus, it takes place immediately following graduation and volunteers are needed to greet new alumni and their families and help alumni staff when needed.

M1 COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
M1 Community Service Day takes place during orientation week for first year medical students. It provides the opportunity for them to work together in giving back to the KU Medical Center community through service projects. Wyandotte County organizations benefiting from these acts of service are the American Red Cross, Rosedale Development Center, Children's Museum of Kansas City, Crosslines Cooperative, Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Duchesne Clinic, and many more. Not only does this day of service benefit the KUMC community, it is a great way for the new students to get to know one another through team work.