UNMC Interim Chancellor Davies to Host Pushup Challenge Supporting “For the Greater Good”
Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will hold a pushup challenge to kick off this year’s University of Nebraska For the Greater Good giving day, which will be held from noon April 22 to noon April 23. The event will take place at the Wigton Heritage Center on the UNMC Omaha Campus. Dr. Davies will set the number of push-ups to beat and participants will attempt to do more consecutive push-ups. The top three performers will earn funds to donate to the For the Greater Good campaign fund of their choice.
For the Greater Good, is a 24-hour giving day to support the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. Funds are used to support scholarships, innovative programs, lifesaving research and compassionate care for patients and families. Donors have committed more than $140,000 for challenges and matching gifts to encourage others to give. Gifts may be made online at greatergoodgivingday.org.
“At UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, we aim to do things that are bigger than ourselves, with a shared purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, said. “For the Greater Good is a time to come together to make a real difference for our communities, Nebraska and the nation.”
Michael Ash, MD, chief executive officer of Nebraska Medicine, said: “For the Greater Good represents an opportunity for all of us to invest in lifesaving research, the education of future health care professionals and exceptional patient care. Gifts of all sizes will add up to make a meaningful difference.”
Supporters are encouraged to share on social media why they support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, using the hashtag #GreaterGoodGivingDay. Donors who make gifts totaling $75 or more will receive a UNMC and Nebraska Medicine umbrella.
For the Greater Good is in its fourth year. This year’s goal is to receive 2,300 gifts. To encourage everyone to participate, the minimum gift amount is $5.