{"id":25886,"date":"2006-04-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-04-28T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2006\/04\/28\/run-walk-benefits-sharing-clinics\/"},"modified":"2006-04-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2006-04-28T05:00:00","slug":"run-walk-benefits-sharing-clinics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2006\/04\/28\/run-walk-benefits-sharing-clinics\/","title":{"rendered":"Run\/walk benefits SHARING Clinics"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pictureUNMC’s second annual SHARING the Trail run\/walk recently raised about $5,600 to provide health care for the community’s indigent populations.<\/p>\n

More than 180 people participated in the April 15 run\/walk at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.<\/p>\n

In addition to fund-raising, the event raises public awareness of the SHARING Clinics, said Chris Smith, co-fund-raising chairman and a second-year College of Medicine student. “It also serves as an opportunity to draw together our board members, volunteers, and community supporters in a fun, relaxing atmosphere,” Smith said.<\/p>\n

\"pictureThe money raised will go toward direct patient care at the three student-run SHARING Clinics, which operate under the mentorship of volunteer healthcare professionals. Volunteer students from the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health annually provide free\/low-cost health care to nearly 1,400 people.<\/p>\n

SHARING The Trail is only one way the clinics are financed. Each fall, students host an annual SHARING The Green golf tournament. This year, the SHARING Clinic also was the beneficiary of the All About Omaha Torchlight Ball event, which raised about $15,000. The remainder of their budget is raised through grants from private and corporate foundations.<\/p>\n

The three clinics under the SHARING umbrella are:
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