Best of Friends Blog - Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital

Open a New Debit Card that Gives Back

Friends of Strong and Advantage Federal Credit Union are excited to announce a new and improved design for the GIVEBACK Debit Card.

Fun in the Sun

The Friends of Strong Summer High School Volunteer Program Officially begins on July 6! Help us kick off this summer season by welcoming a new ambitious group of area high school students. This program began soon after Friends of Strong became an official organization in 1975. We have hosted many incredibly talented students over the years.

2026 Rochester River Run 5K

The Rochester River Run/Walk 5K—Sunday, April 19 at Genesee Valley Park—is celebrating its 25^th year raising funds in support of patients awaiting or recovering from organ transplant surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital. Individuals and teams are invited to sign up to run, walk, or pledge their support at RiverRun.urmc.edu.

Be a Secret Santa for Families in Need

Contribute this holiday season to hardworking and under-resourced parents, by providing them with gift cards so they can shop for toys, activities, books, and other meaningful gifts on their own, while still affording household essentials such as diapers, cleaning supplies, and groceries for wholesome family meals during the holidays.

New and Improved Zoo Book to Benefit Patient Care

Every Zoo Book purchased allows Friends of Strong to continue supporting Golisano Children’s Hospital and other patient- and family-centered initiatives throughout the year. We hope you will take a visit with Sandy and Friends to the virtual zoo!