Advantage Federal Credit Union Gives Back for Patient Care
Advantage Federal Credit Union recently stopped by with a $2,500 check for Friends of Strong. Thanks to the Friends of Strong Debit Card, which is offered to credit union members, a small fraction of every transaction adds up to another contribution toward our patient care initiatives.
Strong's Pet Therapy Dogs Back for Another Year of Endless Cuddles
Back by pupular demand—our 2020 PET Therapy Dog wall calendar featuring our adorable (and growing) pack of therapy dogs is now available at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop. Even better, all proceeds from the calendars benefit patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital.
New Flair, Leadership at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop
The prospect of finding a replacement following the retirement of our long-time Gift Shop manager, Helen Hess, late last year, seemed daunting, but the stars were aligned. Without skipping a beat, Friends of Strong was able to bring in an equally well-experienced Gift Shop Manager, Luanne Crosby, who comes to us with more than 25 years of retail management experience, including owning her own gift shop for more than 10 years. Take a few minutes with us to get to know her and hear her hopes for the Friends of Strong Gift Shop.
Start Your Holiday Shopping at the Friends of Strong Pre-Black Friday Sale
Jump into the season—Beat the Black Friday crowds, get a head start on your holiday shopping, and enter for a chance to win one of the many fabulous prizes up for grabs (including roundtrip airline tickets) at the Friends of Strong Pre-Black Friday Sale.
Run, Walk, or Pledge to Support Transplant Patients on April 12
This is the 14th year where runners, walkers, and supporters come out to celebrate transplant recipients and organ donors at the River Run/Walk 5K in Genesee Valley Park.
The annual event, sponsored by the Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital and the hospital’s transplant units, benefits transplant patients who are awaiting or recovering from organ transplant surgery. Donations and other proceeds help them pay for expenses associated with lifelong care, such as life-saving medications and travel expenses.