The second annual UMMC Lemonade Stand in Centennial Park was held on Thursday evening. 11 kids and their families participated in the event.
The goal is to raise $15,000 to purchase Heart Failure Care Kits for UMMC patients. The kits have proven to reduce readmissions by up to 73%.
“This will help them manage their healthcare,” says Dan Ireland, President/Rochester Regional Health/UMMC.
“When patients are discharged, they can have that equipment to go home with because sometimes people don’t have things like scales and measuring cups and things that are needed to monitor their health once they are out of the hospital, and by using that equipment it will help them from getting readmitted or getting sicker. It keeps them healthier longer and maintains their chronic illnesses.”
The event was created last year by young volunteers in the community who wanted to help the Rochester Regional Health UMMC Foundation and help the community.
“I think it just speaks volumes to Batavia and our community and how people really support health and access to healthcare.”
If you would like to donate here is a link: UMMC Lemonade Stand – JustGiving
