Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital

05/17/2024

Huge shout out to Texas Barbecue Joint for providing some AMAZING food at our Baked Potato Bash Fundraiser in March and our recent Barbecue Lunch Fundraiser. Visit their restaurant location in Spencerport or their potato shack in Greece for more tasty meals!

Texas BBQ Joint in Rochester, NY. Best BBQ IN Rochester NY Restaurant and Catering

05/09/2024

Stop in at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey for the best Mother's Day gifts! New books, flowers, jewelry, and a special 15% off of all logo merchandise until 5/12.

05/08/2024

Check out the yummy May specials offered at our three on-site Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters locations!

05/07/2024

SELLING OUT FAST

Staff, students, and friends! Do you love barbecue and want to treat yourself this Friday? Come to the Friends of Strong BBQ Lunch in Flaum Atrium! Tickets are on sale in the Hospital Gift Shop. (Limited number will be sold at the door)

05/02/2024

What do April showers bring? May Flowers!

Be sure to stop by the gift shop to get your Friends of Strong BBQ lunch tickets, special nurses week shirts, and mothers day gifts!

04/24/2024

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all our admin staff here at Friends of Strong. Our office wouldn't be the same without you!

04/24/2024

Even though we're celebrating National Volunteer Week, we want to make sure you all know we appreciate you each and every day of the year!

Fun Fact: Did you know URMC has had volunteers for nearly 100 years?

04/23/2024

This year we reached out to both volunteers and volunteer supervisors to talk about their experience volunteering with Friends of Strong, and the positive impact they bring to our organization.

"They are so invested and dedicated to their community; it’s truly been inspiring to be a part of," says Strong West Volunteer Supervisor Jill Paladino

Visit here to read the whole post!

A Join us in celebrating of all our volunteers and the positive impact they have on our community!

04/22/2024

This week we celebrate all of our incredible volunteers! Friends of Strong is so grateful to everyone who gives their time to help each week. YOU make this community better.

Volunteers, be sure to stop by for a treat this week!

04/22/2024

Were you unable to join us at the Rochester River Run yesterday? Take a look at these news outlets that covered the event!

https://13wham.com/news/local/rochesters-river-runwalk-5k-supports-organ-transplant-patients-honors-donors

https://www.whec.com/top-news/hundreds-join-rochester-river-run-walk-5k-on-sunday/

Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester River Run/Walk 5K and Organ Transplant Ceremony is taking place Sunday morning.The 5K fundraising event will benefit UR Medicine

04/10/2024

Hungry for burritos and want to help out a great organization?

You're invited to a Friends of Strong Chipotle fundraiser at the Mt. Hope location on Sunday, April 14 from 4-8 pm. This event was created by a UR student to benefit FOS. Please be sure to mention either FOS, the code, or show this poster when placing an order.

Hope to see you there!

04/03/2024

April brings showers, an eclipse, and special promotions from the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey and Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters!

03/11/2024

THIS WEDNESDAY
Sarah Flaum Atrium, 11am-1:30pm

Get your tickets now, available at the gift shop! Limited quantity at the door. Ticket includes a large baked potato, toppings (cheese, butter, chives, bacon), optional BBQ chicken, cornbread, and water. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

All proceeds support Friends of Strong's patient- and family-centered care initiatives throughout Strong Memorial Hospital.

03/06/2024

Take a look at the March promotions from our partners at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey and Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters! Check back each month for new specials, or visit https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-memorial/friends-of-strong/services.aspx to sign up for our newsletter!

02/19/2024

Our 30th Gala Wine Tasting was a truly unforgettable experience! We were happy to welcome over 170 guests for an evening of fine wines, hors d'oeuvres, and a celebration of the UR community. We'd like to thank all of our generous patrons for joining us at this beloved yearly event!

02/16/2024

Save the Date!

Join Friends of Strong for a fun Baked Potato Fundraiser in support of patient- and family-centered care. Food will be provided by Texas Barbecue Joint.

Tickets are $13, sold at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey. The Friends of Strong office (1-1230) can also take 312 requsitions.

Each ticket includes one potato with optional BBQ chicken and toppings, cornbread, and a water bottle.

Thank you for continuing to support Friends of Strong!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

Don't forget to stop by the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey to see all their Valentines goodies. They've got flowers, balloons, chocolates, stuffed animals, preserved roses, and much more!

Hours will be 7am until 8pm. Come say hi!

02/08/2024

Make sure to stop by the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey for all your Valentines needs! They've got chocolates and teddy bears, jewelry and balloons, and more! Shop online at shop.cloverkey.com/urmc

01/23/2024

Check out these great new window displays designed by the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey! Stop by to shop for these assorted gifts, Valentines Day flowers, munchies, and more! (Ground floor in the hallway from the lobby to Golisano Children's Hospital)

12/20/2023

Happy Holidays from Friends of Strong Pet Therapy volunteer Joe and his precious little Lacey in their matching santa hats!

12/12/2023

Our 2023 Baby Love Donation Drive is already successful, raising thousands for families in need this holiday season. Gift card donations will continue to be accepted until Friday, December 15! Please deliver to the Friends of Strong office #1-1230. Happy Holidays!

11/27/2023

SAVE THE DATE
Friends of Strong | 30th Annual Gala Wine Tasting
February 9th, 7pm - 10pm

Tickets on sale soon! Great as gifts!

Enjoy a relaxing evening of live music with your friends – or significant other – at Friends of Strong's 30th Annual Gala Wine Tasting fundraiser. Experience samples from more than 100 fabulous red, white and sparkling, imported and domestic wines along with French champagnes, delicious hors d'oeuvres and luscious desserts.

Hear live music, create new memories at our complimentary photo booth, and peruse a selection of silent auction activities and items from in and around Rochester—all while supporting patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Keep an eye out for more info as the event gets closer! fos.urmc.edu

11/22/2023

SAVE THE DATE
Friends of Strong | 30th Annual Gala Wine Tasting
February 9th, 7pm - 10pm

Tickets on sale starting December 4th. Great as gifts!

Enjoy a relaxing evening of live music with your friends – or significant other – at Friends of Strong's 30th Annual Gala Wine Tasting fundraiser. Experience samples from more than 100 fabulous red, white and sparkling, imported and domestic wines along with French champagnes, delicious hors d'oeuvres and luscious desserts.

Hear live music, create new memories at our complimentary photo booth, and peruse a selection of silent auction activities and items from in and around Rochester—all while supporting patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Keep an eye out for more info as the event gets closer! fos.urmc.edu

11/17/2023

Come visit our Holiday Market in Flaum Atrium! Festive atmosphere, handmade gifts and goodies, crafter sweepstakes, and visits from our favorite pups throughout the day. Open until 5pm!

10/21/2023

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our Friends in Good Taste beer and food pairing fundraiser held at Three Heads Brewing. We would also like to give a special shout out to all of our amazing food vendors - Mangia Mangia, Zweigele’s, Farmhouse Table, Yancey’s Fancy, Cheesy Eddie’s, Grappa, and Texas BBQ. Your support helps provide necessary patient and family-centered care services and medical equipment at Strong Memorial Hospital.

08/17/2023

Even our P.E.T.S. therapy pups are gearing up for another exciting Buffalo Bills season! Let’s go!! 💙🦬🐶❤️

08/02/2023

It's a beautiful day for ice cream!!! We're so happy so many of our URMC community is enjoying this tasty fundraiser in the sun—THANK YOU! Stop by if you haven't already; we're here with Bruster's Real Ice Cream until 3 p.m.🍨😋

08/02/2023

Just what the doctors ordered!!!

We're here on the front lawn of Golisano Children's Hospital with ready to scoop up their deeeeelicious ice cream in support of patient and family centered care throughout Strong Memorial Hospital.

06/08/2023

Thank you to Sky Sands, our featured entertainer, and our emcees Lisa Nelson and Rosemary Ventura for a hilarious performance at our Comedy Night Fundraiser at The Carlson. Not only did our quests have an enjoyable evening, with their support we raised over $2,000 for patient-and-family-centered care at Strong!

06/01/2023