Sharing About Sharp Lends a Hand

From homeless veterans to the San Diego Food Bank, Sharp HealthCare employees, as well as their friends and families, have a passion for lending a hand. Here you will read personal stories of care and commitment. Do you have a tale to tell?

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Chris H. volunteered at the Sharp Lends a Hand event at the San Diego Special Olympics. Volunteer/Athlete: Chris H.
Event: San Diego Special Olympics
"I was amazed at how much this event would affect me. Just seeing the faces and attitude of the athletes was infectious. Thank you for the honor and opportunity." Read more >>
Randy S. participates annually in San Diego's Special Olympics. Volunteer/Athlete: Randy S.
Event: San Diego Special Olympics
"I love being able to give back to Special Olympics. They have done so much for me so it makes me feel good to help. I look forward to it every year." Read more >>
Elizabeth Ellison reunited with her brother at Operation Stand Down. Volunteer: Elizabeth E.
Event: Operation Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
Volunteering at the event reunited Elizabeth with her long-lost brother. "Having the Sharp commitment was what completed my experience so that I could be in the right place at the right time." Read more >>
Lisa A. volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank. Volunteer: Lisa A.
Event: San Diego Food Bank
"I enjoyed meeting new employees. We happened to find this particular potato shaped like a heart and thought of the reasons we participate in these volunteer opportunities." Read more >>
Joseph M, VIP Coordinator organizes volunteer events for Sharp Mesa Vista patients. Volunteer: Betty T. and Joseph M.
Event: 4th of July Beach Clean-Up
"This shows you how isolated the life of a behavioral health patient can be — and how events like Sharp Lends a Hand creates opportunities the organizers could never have even dreamed." Read more >>
Norma C. with her husband Don, and son, Andrew. Volunteer: Norma C. (with husband, Don, and son, Andrew)
Event: San Diego Food Bank
"The best part of this event is that family members are encouraged to participate. I bring my husband and our son. We get to spend time together while supporting an important cause." Read more >>