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Taking one for the team!
We are always grateful to our friends who fundraise on our behalf. We enjoy learning of fun ways you promote our work. In April, Jason Muelleck, following a visit to the Clinic, decided the time had come to change his appearance and shave off his beard for a great cause. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of his work colleagues, he was able, on his next visit, to hand over $1,370 to Dr. Long in support of the Clinic’s work.
Jason writes:
“I recently completed my first year of medical school at Penn State in Hershey, PA. My wife and I moved to Pennsylvania from Utah, and we
absolutely love it here. Previous to the Shear the Beard fundraising event, I had not shaved since my interview with Penn State College of Medicine in February 2014. I knew I wanted to hold a fundraising event to cut off my beard, but was having trouble deciding on which organization to support.
Then in April of this year, after more than 14 months of not cutting my beard, I was able to spend the day shadowing Dr. Samson at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. It didn’t take long for me to realize that this
Clinic was exactly the type of foundation I was hoping to benefit through my fundraiser. Throughout my first year of medical school, we often discussed different models of health systems, and the need for teams
of diverse specialists and professionals to unite for
optimal patient care. I was very impressed by the way the team at the Clinic, composed of members from many different disciplines, came together to provide comprehensive care for their patients.
The Shear the Beard fundraiser started at the Hershey Medical Center on April 20th. My goal was to raise $500 dollars by May 22nd. The support we received went entirely beyond my expectations. With donations coming from fellow medical
Before and after photos of Jason Muelleck
students, physicians,
faculty, and family, I was able to raise $1,370 for the Clinic. So many of the contributors complimented the staff and healthcare providers, and voiced support for the over-
all mission and purpose of the Clinic. I, too, wish LCPC and all its patients continued success. Keep up the great work!”
If you would like to hold a fundraiser for the Clinic at your school, in your workplace or in your community and would like some advice and fundraising materials, please contact Cordelia Moyse at cmoyse@cleftclinic.org or
call 717 394-3793.
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