Month of Impact

 
 

About the Month of impact

The "Month of Impact" is an annual tradition proudly organized by the student council of our medical school, dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the spirit of service within our Columbus community. Throughout this month-long initiative, we aim to acknowledge the remarkable work of various organizations and community efforts that make a difference in the lives of those around us. By engaging in a series of carefully curated service projects, our students, faculty, and partners come together in a collective effort to give back, support, and uplift our community. From hands-on volunteer work to innovative fundraising campaigns, every activity is designed to foster a deeper connection with our community and inspire ongoing commitment to service. This initiative not only reinforces our school's dedication to societal well-being but also encourages a culture of empathy, collaboration, and impact among our future healthcare leaders.


 

Month of Impact 2024

An intro to the month of impact:

What is the month of impact?

  • A time for us, as a collective, to acknowledge, encourage, and promote different organizations and community efforts by giving back to our Columbus community and fundraising.

Why health equity?

  • As future providers (and people who actively see patients in LP, hospitals, free clinics, etc.), health equity affects everyone. Our patients don't get better if we don't consider the barriers to care they face. This month, we hope to educate, excite, and inspire everyone to think about equity in every domain of people's lives.

Opportunities to volunteer:

SAVE THE DATES: we have 2 opportunities to volunteer this year and you can sign-up HERE

  • Blankets for the Homeless

    • Sunday, February 11th, 2:30-4:30pm (come get your Superbowl pre-game on with us)

    • 96 S Grant St, Columbus, OH 43215, in association with the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals

  • Mid-Ohio Food Collective Food Pantry

    • Saturday, February 17th, 9:00am - 12:30pm

    • 620 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228

Who are we fundraising for:

❤️ The Health Equity in Heart Transplant Project

  • This is a national organization that strives to improve access to heart transplants for all patients by eliminating financial barriers and making heart transplants accessible.

  • Learn more about them at THIS LINK

We will conclude our fundraising at the end of this month with a social featuring the founder of the organization and an announcement of our raffle prizes

RAFFLES AND RAFFLE PRIZES: 🎫

Throughout the month, you can purchase raffle tickets that will help us raise money for The Health Equity in Heart Transplant Project. 

We will have multiple tabling events on either the 3rd floor of Prior or Meiling Lobby where you can donate, enter raffles, and manifest winning. The first date is Wednesday, February 7th, from 4-5:30pm on the 3rd floor of prior!

Here are some of our raffle prizes:

  • Cooking class with Kim for a group of 4 (yes chef)

  • Student Council Merchandise

  • Patagonias*  (*only in select sizes)

  • Pie an OSUCOM Celeb

  • Serenade for person of your choice