VCU

2009 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign

October 1- November 30, 2009

FACTS

 

The VCU Team

  • Governor Tim Kaine is Honorary Chairman
  • Mr. John Bennett, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration leads VCU and VCU Medical Center Campaign Governor
  • Debbie Fitzgerald, Co-Chair for the University
  • Marie Greenwood, Co-Chair for the Health System
  • Campaign Associates throughout the University and Health System (see campaign teams).

Campaign Theme:  $2 Can Do A Lot, CAN YOU?

Here's what just $2 per pay period can do:

Oral diabetic medication for five patients for three months at Jefferson Board of Aging.

Sixteen home delivered meals to a frail, isolated, at-risk elderly person.

Two days of scholarship for a safe, protected day environment for adults with special needs who are unable to be alone during the day.

Two months of diabetic test strips for a diabetic patient.

A week's supply of food through soup kitchens.

Twelve uninsured, low- income indviduals with a 30-day supply of medication.

Four hours of basic literacy instruction

One complete health examination for one animal through the Henrico Humane Society.

A half-hour of professional electrical work or a ceiling fan for a Habitat for Humanity home.

Five Safety ID kits for disadvantaged children.

Two riding lessons for a disabled student.

Two weeks of utilities for a senior citizen.