In a time filled with so much uncertainty, there are always heroes that shine out of the darkness, determined to make a difference. Some of the heroes come in the form of healthcare workers, grocery store employees, and for us its our Student Buddies who...
In the blink of an eye, our world has changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to adapt to a new reality. Despite the darkness, there is light brought upon by the helpers. Mr. Rogers illustrates this through his quote, “When I was a boy and...
As we begin to welcome March, we can finally wave goodbye to the chilly, frozen winds of winter and welcome the warm sights and sounds of spring! As we bid winter farewell, there is a lesson that it leaves us as we embrace spring. With...
The month of February is often associated with love, which is not surprising since it hosts Valentine’s Day and International Friendship Month. While the modern English language uses the word “love” to describe various forms, ancient Greek philosophy differentiated the conceptual forms of love through...
Walt Disney shared the idea that “we create happiness.” Since August 2018, Alexis Spencer has embodied this mentality as a StudentsCare Hospital Buddy. Alexis was drawn to the Hospital Buddy Program because she loved the idea of being able to bring smiles to those who...
Laughter, Smiles, Manicures… oh my! For Lorena Fernandez, these are just some of the benefits that being a StudentCare Buddy comes with. Lorena is a pre-med student majoring in biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin. In early Spring of 2018, Lorena started volunteering...
Is there anything more rewarding than lifting the spirits of young children in the hospital? Mariela Villarreal couldn’t think of anything to top the feeling of giving hope to a sick child. As a founding member and treasurer of our University of Texas - Austin...