By Hannah Geelhoed, Creative Marketing Specialist & Community Outreach at SpendMend
This year, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside our clients in a way that goes beyond our usual projects and solutions. Together with over 25 major U.S. healthcare systems, we completed SpendMend’s third annual charity drive, timed to coincide with several key appreciation weeks. It was a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we collaborate, not just for the good of our organizations, but for the communities we all care about.
The initiative was timed to honor several groups of professionals that we have the privilege to support through our work: Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week (Sept. 23-27), National Health Care Supply Chain Week (Oct. 6-12), and National Pharmacy Week (Oct. 20-26). These professionals are truly the backbone of the healthcare systems we serve. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring financial stability, efficient supply chain management, and expert pharmacy services—often without the recognition they deserve.
We wanted to do something meaningful to show our appreciation and celebrate their contributions. So, this year, instead of simply saying “thank you,” we invited our clients to choose from a list of charities that they felt passionate about. For each healthcare system that participated, SpendMend made a donation in their name to their selected organization. The response was incredible, and we saw a beautiful wave of generosity and shared purpose sweep across the campaign.
Some of the charities we were able to support together include Kids’ Food Basket, Hope for the Warriors, Bee Brave, American Humane Society, and Baby2Baby. These organizations make a tremendous difference in the lives of children, veterans, families, and animals, and I’m so proud that we were able to contribute to their missions.
Healthcare systems that took part include Ardent Health Services, MedStar Health, ECU Health, Main Line Health, Trinity Health, Beth Israel Lahey Health, MVHS at The Wynn, Indiana University Health, Fairview Health Services, and many others. Each of these systems chose to participate in this campaign because it mattered to them to give back, and that’s what made this drive special.
This initiative isn’t just about donations. It’s about celebrating the people behind the numbers, the supply orders, and the medication management. It’s about recognizing the impact they have, not only on their healthcare organizations but also in their communities. To me, that’s what makes our annual appreciation charity drive so special. It’s a moment where we all step back and celebrate the incredible, often unseen, work that goes into making healthcare run smoothly.
As we close this year’s campaign, I want to thank everyone who participated for their generosity and for choosing to partner with us on something that truly matters. Together, we’ve shown that appreciation goes beyond words—it’s about showing up for the causes that are close to our hearts and making a difference where it counts.
If you’d like to know more about the charity drive or want to get involved next year, please feel free to reach out to me at hgeelhoed@spendmend.com.
