The MedPals Foundation

Thank You Ann Arbor Ballet Theater and Hands On Museum!

2011-12-21T12:01:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to the Ann Arbor Ballet Theater for their donation of 20 tickets to their production of the Nutcracker. This generous donation allowed 4 families to enjoy this wonderful show!

Also, thanks to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum who donated 4 tickets to MedPals!

We cannot thank our generous sponsors enough!

A Day at the Orchard

2011-10-28T07:39:00.000-07:00

The University of Michigan Chapter of MedPals recently had an outing to Wiard's Orchard and had a wonderful time! Here are a few photos from the fun event!

Upcoming Miami Chapter Events!

2011-06-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

This month the Miami Chapter will be going to Kung Fu Panda 2. In July they are planning a bowling outing and in August an ice skating trip! Sounds like fun!

University of Miami Chapter Recent Events

2011-06-20T07:25:00.000-07:00

Recently, the University of Miami Chapter has had 2 wonderful events: Prom to Remember and Day at the Beach.

Here are a couple photos from the events!

Miami MedPals at Jungle Island

2011-03-31T10:40:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple photos from the Miami MePals trip to Jungle Island!

3rd Annual MedPals Pub Crawl

2011-03-24T08:15:00.001-07:00

This year's pub crawl will take place on April 9, 2011 at 1:00pm starting at the Brown Jug in Ann Arbor. Other participating bars are Good Time Charley's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bar Louie, and Connor O'Neils. All the bars have offered drink specials for our event.

Please sign up on this page by making a donation of $25 through Paypal. All proceeds go entirely to MedPals for future events! Thanks in advance to all the participating bars and to all those who are joining us for a fun day of bar hopping!

3rd Annual MedPals Pub Crawl

2011-03-20T16:41:00.000-07:00

Disney on Ice - Michigan MedPals Event

2011-03-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few photos from the recent Michigan MedPals event where over 30 people went to Disney on Ice!

Upcoming Miami Chapter Events!

2011-02-28T06:04:00.000-08:00

Here are some upcoming Miami MedPals Chapter events...

March: Dialysis Clinic Fashion Show/Talent Show- the dialysis clinic at Holtz is putting on a fashion/talent show. It will be on the Jackson campus and MedPals will be selling concessions to raise money for Lotus House Shelter (a shelter in Miami that helps women and children who are homeless).

April: Unforgettable Prom- a wonderful event for cancer patients. This amazing production is made possible by Friends of Scott in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. They provide limos, dresses and make-overs for the girls, tuxes for the boys, and a great night at the Ritz-Carlton. The Miami Dolphin cheerleaders were even there last year!

MedPals is really looking forward to being part of these wonderful events!

University of Michigan Chapter Recent Events

2011-02-14T07:04:00.000-08:00

The University of Michigan Chapter has had some awesome events recently! They spent time at Wiard's Orchard, went bowling at Colonial Lanes, and even went to a UofM baseball game. The Chapter is really looking forward to their next event...Disney on Ice!

Here are some photos from recent events...

MedPals Organizes the First Ever Colorectal Screening Fair!

2010-08-21T06:41:00.000-07:00

The MedPals Foundation organized the first ever colorectal cancer screening fair for uninsured patients in South Florida. With the help of the University of Miami Department of Community Service and our industry partners, we were able to perform over 50 free flexible sigmoidoscopies in patients without access to colon cancer screening.

Miami Chapter Events!

2010-04-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

The Miami chapter of MedPals has hosted some awesome and fun events! Here are some pictures from the following:

- Miami Heat game
- Barnum and Bailey Circus
- Island Dolphin Care
- Jungle Island
- Disney on Ice

2nd Annual MedPals Pubcrawl

2010-03-22T17:55:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Annual MedPals pubcrawl was a huge success helping us raise over $650 to be used for events for sick children and their families at both the University of Michigan and the University of Miami. We cannot thank everyone enough for their participation and donations! Also a very special thank you to Buffalo Wild Wings, Bar Louie and Full Moon who gave our entire group complimentary appetizers. We hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did...we are already looking forward to seeing you all at the next one!

Hands On Museum Event March 6, 2010

2010-03-11T09:44:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple photos from the wonderful event at the Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan last Saturday. Also a very special thank you to Cake Nouveau for donating desserts for our families to enjoy!

2nd Annual MedPals Pub Crawl

2010-03-01T06:08:00.001-08:00

The 2nd Annual MedPals Pub Crawl will take place on Saturday, March 20th. The cost of the event is $25 and $20 for medical students. The crawl will start at 12pm at Buffalo Wild Wings on S. State Street in Ann Arbor. Please join us for a fun day for a great cause! We look forward to seeing you all there!

Pub Crawl Donation:

Medical Student Donation:

Thank you!

Barnum & Bailey Circus in Miami!

2009-12-09T07:17:00.000-08:00

On Friday, January 8th at 6pm the Miami Chapter of MedPals will be going to the Zing Zang Zoom Barnum & Bailey Circus! What an awesome event!

If you would like to attend please email us for more information at info@medpals.org

Miami Heat Game!

2009-12-08T14:08:00.000-08:00

The Miami Chapter of MedPals will be going to the Miami Heat game on Monday, January 4th at 5:30pm! Looking forward to a great game as the Heat take on the Atlanta Hawks!

Bowling Fun in Ann Arbor!

2009-11-20T11:05:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful time last weekend at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor- bowling, eating and making new friends! We had an awesome group of children and their parents who were so kind and supportive of the MedPals Foundation. We hope that all our events are as successful as this one!

Bowling in Ann Arbor on November 14, 2009!

2009-10-26T08:45:00.000-07:00

On November 14, 2009, the University of Michigan Chapter of MedPals will be bowling at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor from 12pm to 2pm. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please send an email to info@medpals.org. Hope to see you there!

MedPals Goes Sailing with Shake A Leg Miami!

2009-10-26T08:33:00.001-07:00

The University of Miami Chapter of MedPals has teamed up with another local nonprofit organization for a wonderful event! Shake A Leg is providing a sailing trip for our MedPals children at half price! On November 8, 2009, from 9:30am-12:00pm, the Miami MedPals Chapter and some children will head to Coconut Grove for breakfast and a morning of sailing. What a wonderful event and we cannot thank Shake A Leg Miami enough! Visit Shake A Leg at http://www.shakealegmiami.org/ for more information on their wonderful programs. For more information or to participate in MedPals events, please send an email to info@medpals.org.

Thank You Ford Museum!

2009-10-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you Ford Museum for donating tickets that we were able to give to a great family!

Thank You Detroit Zoo

2009-10-13T06:16:00.000-07:00

A very special thanks to the Detroit Zoo for their donation of tickets! A deserving family had a great day at the Zoo last Sunday! We are looking forward to sending more families on fun outings this fall!

Bowling July 25, 2009

2009-06-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

MedPals will be taking a group of local children bowling at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor on July 25th. Thanks to Colonial for donating!

Pub Crawl a Success!

2009-06-22T07:16:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who joined us last Saturday for the First Annual MedPals Pub Crawl! It was a great success! Special thanks to all the bars that hosted us and gave us drink specials. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Ann Arbor Pub Crawl 2009

2009-05-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

The pub crawl will take place June 20, 2009 and will begin at 12:30pm at the Brown Jug. Other participating bars are Good Time Charley's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Scorekeepers, and Arena. All the bars have offered drink specials for our event. Please sign up on this page by selecting your shirt size and then making a secure payment through Paypal. Thanks in advance to all the participating bars and to all of you who are going to join us for a fun day of bar hopping for a great cause!

Bowling in Ann Arbor May 23rd

2009-05-05T17:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor for providing the University of Michigan chapter with free bowling on May 23rd!

Ronald McDonald House Dinner a Success!

2009-05-05T12:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all the families and volunteers who made our dinner at the Ronald McDonald House a great success!

Detroit Tigers Game May 19th!

2009-05-05T11:54:00.001-07:00

Thanks to the Detroit Tigers for their donation of tickets to the May 19th game vs. the Texas Rangers!

Detroit Zoo Donates 20 Tickets!

2009-04-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

The Detroit Zoo has donated 20 child admission tickets to the University of Michigan chapter. An extra special thanks to the Detroit Zoological Society!

Goodrich Quality Theaters Donates Tickets

2009-04-27T09:44:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to Goodrich Quality Theaters for their donation of 4 tickets to the University of Michigan chapter.

Herny Ford Museum Donates Tickets

2009-04-24T06:57:00.001-07:00

Thank you to the Henry Ford Museum for their donation of 4 tickets to our University of Michigan chapter.

Ann Arbor Pub Crawl Date Announced!

2009-04-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

The first annual MedPals Ann Arbor pub crawl will take place on June 20, 2009. Mark you calendars and check back for more details soon!

Thanks to the University of Michigan Hospital Faculty

2009-04-22T06:31:00.000-07:00

We recently solicited monetary donations from the University of Michigan faculty physicians. We want to extend a special thanks to those who generously donated.

The MedPals Foundation's First Event!

2009-04-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

The MedPals team and members of the University of Michigan Medical School chapter are teaming up to cook a delicious dinner for 40 children and adults at the local Ronald McDonald House. Hopefully everyone will enjoy the summer themed meal. Check out the photo gallery next week for photos from this great event!