Maine students don’t let the pandemic stop the tradition of charity
Students from the University of New England donated $5,000 to Portland-based nonprofit Partners for World Health on Monday. Organize the collection of medical supplies and equipment for individuals, communities and medical facilities in need. They also send medical staff on medical missions to developing countries. Traditionally, sophomores at UNE’s School of Pharmacy celebrate halfway through their degree by hosting a spring gala to raise funds for a charity. “We are delighted that UNE has been one of our partners over the years in various ways with students and financial aid,” said Elizabeth McLellan of World Health Partners. pandemic, so students organized a series of smaller fundraisers instead so they could support the Partnership for World Health. Michaela Myerson, president of the UNE School of Pharmacy Class of 2022, said: “We decided that contributing to Partners for World Health remains so important to our class because we truly believe it. into their mission.
Students from the University of New England donated $5,000 to Portland-based nonprofit Partners for World Health on Monday. Organize the collection of medical supplies and equipment for individuals, communities and medical facilities in need. They also send medical staff on medical missions to developing countries.
It’s tradition for sophomores at UNE’s School of Pharmacy to celebrate their half-way through their degrees by hosting a spring ball to raise money for a charity.
Elizabeth McLellan of World Health Partners said: “We are delighted that UNE has been one of our partners over the years in various ways with students and also with financial support.
The gala had to be canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic, so the students instead organized a smaller fundraising series so they could support the World Health Partnership.
Michaela Myerson, president of the UNE School of Pharmacy Class of 2022, said: “We decided that contributing to Partners for World Health remains so important to our class because we truly believe it. into their mission.