Join the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community as it comes together to kick off this year’s fourth annual For the Greater Good, beginning at noon today (April 22) and running through noon on Thursday, April 23.
The 24-hour giving day will give supporters the opportunity to make a meaningful gift to a variety of important causes, ranging from department funds within Nebraska Medicine to scholarship funds aimed at investing in the next generation of Nebraska’s health care professionals.
Donors can spread the seeds of change over social media during the giving day and unlock additional funding for support areas that mean the most to them. Here are just a couple of ways to get involved during For the Greater Good:
- Shout out a mentor — whether it be a professor, health care professional or colleague — on social media during the Who’s Got You Covered contest. Use #GreaterGoodGivingDay and say how they made an impact. One winner will receive a $500 gift made in their mentor’s honor to the UNMC or Nebraska Medicine area of their choice during the giving day.
- Supporters can share a research-related picture or show how four-legged friends are supporting UNMC and Nebraska Medicine by participating in the Labs of All Kinds — Fur The Greater Good social media contest. Post photos on Instagram using #GreaterGoodGivingDay. One winner will be randomly selected.
- Show a place at UNMC or Nebraska Medicine where the mission comes to life — a lab, classroom, campus landmark or favorite study spot — by participating in the Where Impact Happens social media contest. Post a picture with #GreaterGoodGivingDay for a chance to win $250 for the UNMC or Nebraska Medicine area of one’s choice.
Visit the contests and prizes page on the For the Greater Good website to learn more about all the ways to make this year’s giving day even more impactful.
To celebrate this year’s For the Greater Good, check out the following events happening on April 22-23:
- Chancellor’s Push-Up Challenge — April 22 at noon in the Wigton Heritage Center atrium
- Join Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and the UNMC community for a campuswide event to kickoff For the Greater Good. Watch Dr. Davies complete as many push-ups as he can, and any challenge participant who exceeds his total becomes eligible to win prize funding for their chosen area. Learn more by visiting the Chancellor’s Challenge page.
- Succulent Bar: Plant Something That Lasts — April 22 at noon in the Wigton Heritage Center atrium
- Take a moment to create your own palm-sized succulent to take home – a simple reminder of the impact you’re helping grow during For the Greater Good.
- Coffee on Us! — April 22 from 1-4 p.m. at the UNMC Ice Rink and April 23 from 8-11 a.m. outside Durham Research Center
- As a thank-you for showing up and supporting For the Greater Good (including making a gift, spreading the word and creating a champion page), two coffee trucks will be available this year – so grab a drink while enjoying the 24 hours of giving.