Ways to Help ~ ML

Have you ever been to the hospital? You probably have. Maybe you broke your arm when you were first learning to ride your bike, or sprained your ankle when playing soccer as a kid. And of course when you were born! In this article, you will learn how to help donate money, learn a bit of history, and how to support Beaumont, our local hospital.

History: 

In March 2014, the Beaumont Health System, along with Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare, signed a letter of intent to merge their operations and Beaumont Heath was officially launched on September 2, 2014. The Beaumont Hospital’s real name, or at least the name of the hospital in Royal Oak is The William Beaumont Hospital. William Beaumont is a real person, and his name is very popular for places.

Giving Back:

Alright, now that you’ve learned a bit of history, you can learn how to give back. There are lots of  ways to donate. For example, Beverly Elementary school has an annual Crafts for a Cause where we make blankets for Beaumont.  We also do a project where we bag bead kits for the kids at Beaumont! There is another way to support the hospital where you can visit Beaumont at night during the winter Holidays for Moon Beams for Sweet Dreams. Many children in the hospital are either too sick, or too contagious to spend the winter Holidays with their families, so families shine flashlights into hospital windows. If you’re lucky the kids will shine back. They give you the message: “I know I’m sick, and I’m glad that you’re here shining that light because I know that people care.” I interviewed a few friends and this is what they had to say, “I live really close, it’s about a fifteen minute drive, and I like to help.” Lily, a fifth grade friend says. She did Moon Beams when her own mom was in the hospital. 

That is all you need to know about giving back. Make sure to support the people who supported you, and the people who need your support. Remember, you can always donate, even if you don’t have a connection to Beaumont. You can do Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams anytime during the winter holidays, and the kids really appreciate it. You can donate money, and send care packages.