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This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Human Connection.

Your donation empowers college students to build meaningful, human connections with pediatric patients and older adults—bringing joy, companionship, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most.

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Humanism in Action

Together, we can create bonds that remind us of the strength and beauty of our shared humanity.

"The most impactful experience I've had in my premedical endeavors is definitely the time I spent with Monica, my 9-year-old buddy. Monica and her mom came from Peru seeking treatment for Melissa's Leukemia. I was the only volunteer at the time who was fluent in Spanish and got paired up with her as a hospital buddy to visit her once a week and play games, do arts and crafts, or just talk. I went in hoping to bring Monica happiness and brighten her life, but little did I know how much of a difference she would make in mine. I found tremendous inspiration in Monica. No matter how terrible she felt because of her treatment she always made an effort to welcome my presence. She was fully determined to survive, no matter how many set backs she endured during her time in the hospital. Every week, I found myself looking forward to seeing Monica, knowing how much happiness I brought to her day. Being her friend gave me a purpose in life and made me become passionate about the impact I was making in her recovery. Seeing her every week awakened in me an urgent desire to become a physician, someone that could relieve the pain of others with my knowledge. I have not found an experience as rewarding as contributing to Melissa’s improvement through my mere support. I am happy to say Monica was discharged from the hospital and is now cancer free. Thanks to my experience with StudentsCare, I now have a thorough understanding of the emotional and mental hardships my future patients and their families might face and I am better equipped to alleviate those aspects of my future patient’s health." - StudentsCare Buddy Cristina


Thanks to you, just this year, 165 college students like Cristina have found a sense of purpose and fulfillment through StudentsCare, while helping pediatric patients and older adults to feel seen, heard, and valued.

This year, with your incredible support, we've been able to foster a community built on connection, compassion, and the shared understanding that we are all stronger when we come together.

Together, We’ve Created Lasting Bonds, reducing loneliness and building new friendships that offer support and joy.

  • 4,147 playful interactions with pediatric patients.
  • 3,490 meaningful connections with older adults
  • 3,633 supportive conversations with family members.

This year, your support has sponsored 32 events and special activities at 20 hospitals and senior centers, creating moments of joy through arts & crafts, food, and meaningful conversations.

Our amazing students have stepped up to share their time, talents, and hearts with pediatric patients and older adults, enriching their lives. Now it's your turn!

Help Us Reach Our Year-End Goal to Strengthen Our Communities in 2024.

The need for connection, compassion, and empathy is stronger than ever. Your donation will allow us to expand our efforts, bringing together college students and individuals, young and old, who can benefit from the power of humanism in action.