Every last Saturday of the month, the Future Professionals Club of UVA-Wise partners with Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine students, as well as the Community Nourishment Project of Southwest Virginia, to provide a day of food, fellowship, and fun for community members in Norton, Virginia. Some of the past events that have been held include a Halloween Trunk or Treat, Thanksgiving dinner, and most recently, a Christmas market. As a part of the Christmas market, community members and their children could come “shop” for Christmas gifts free of charge and have the gifts wrapped by UVA-Wise and LMU students.
Check out the two videos below to hear from Kesha and Laura, two medical students at LMU-DCOM who are active in community service projects each Saturday. At the November event, Laura and Kesha created a tasting turkey to provide local children with the opportunity to try a variety of new foods that they may not have had the opportunity to taste before. Also, hear why Kesha and Laura enjoy studying and serving in Appalachia.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Community Nourishment Project of Southwest Virginia, please reach out to Dr. Tori Makal or Wendy Welch or email appalachiacnp@gmail.com.
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 