The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) raised more than $350,000 on its annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 14.
On the fourth annual Day of Giving, UAMS raised 352,933. This funding came from 684 donors, with 316 food pantry items donated.
“Every year I am humbled by the outpouring of support from our donors on the Day of Giving, but this year is special,” UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, said in a statement. “Despite all of the hardships over the past year, our donors came out in force to support UAMS. Not only that, they showed up to fill our food pantry and to share notes of encouragement for our front-line caregivers. That profound commitment makes a difference every day to further our mission in research, education and clinical care.”
Established in 2017, the Day of Giving is UAMS’ largest single-day philanthropic effort. Most donations were made via phone or online with some donations dropped off at the Freeway Medical Tower.
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