First Lady Michelle Obama has a message for everyone concerning National Health Care Day of Service which is this Saturday, June 27th. If you haven't seen her message in your inbox, check it out in its entirety below.
Her message contains a link that will enable you to find associated activities in your area. I was amazed at the diverse selection of activities - food drop offs, volunteer opportunities, neighborhood get-togethers, even free services for the public donated by healthcare professionals! Take a peek, so you and your family won't miss out.
You'll also find links to volunteer or to donate. Let us know in the comments what you find of interest in your area. See you out there on Saturday. United We Serve!
And now, the First Lady's message -
National and community service has been a cornerstone of my life, as I know it has
been for many Americans. And with the daily struggles now confronting so many
families, it's especially important for us to reach out to one another and offer a
helping hand.
I've just launched United We Serve, a national initiative to tackle our toughest
problems by working hand-in-hand in communities across the country. We aim to make a real difference right now and bring more and more Americans into a tradition of life-long service to make an even greater difference down the road.
I'd like to invite you to be a part of it by joining Organizing for America's
National Health Care Day of Service this weekend. You can join up with other local
OFA supporters to help improve health care services in your community and make a
difference as we work to reform America's health care system.
Sign up now to participate in a National Health Care Day of Service event this
Saturday, June 27th:
National Healthcare Day of Service
There's an old Thomas Edison quote I've always liked: "Opportunity is missed by most
people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." It's no secret that
our country faces some enormous challenges right now, and meeting them will take a
lot of hard work. But in that work lies an equally great opportunity -- a chance to
serve. And I do believe the chance to serve is a precious gift indeed.
Service has played a transformative role in my life -- bringing me tremendous joy
and helping me find the path that led to where I am today. As a parent, I believe
service is a great way to demonstrate values and to teach our children firsthand
what it means to commit to a purpose beyond ourselves.
It should be a part of everyone's life. From the moment someone can walk to the day
they leave this planet, service should be a part of how we give back, how we say
thank you, how we express our gratitude for the lives that we've been given.
So I'm deeply honored for this chance to support our United We Serve initiative and
Organizing for America, and I hope you'll be able to participate this weekend.
Please sign up now to volunteer at a local event.
Thank you,
First Lady Michelle Obama
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