The Health Center Interns Hit it Out of the Park!
One of the hallmarks of the student experience at Sherman College is our close-knit community. Faculty and staff pour into our students as they support them throughout the program, but one might argue that our clinic faculty have some of the tightest bonds with students because of their ability to work one-on-one in our clinic. Another way these bonds form is with interns coming together with their case doctor to serve our local community. This month, our 12th quarter student cohort, under the leadership of Dr. Sarah Hock, ’08, hit it out of the park when they chose to volunteer with the Carolina Miracle League, a local non-profit that Sherman College has sponsored since 2008.
For 15 years, the Carolina Miracle League has lived by its motto that “every child deserves a chance to play baseball.” The organization says that the children who participate in the league would never be able to participate in organized sports due to their various challenges. Since the inception of the Carolina Miracle League, more than 800 participants have played baseball with the help of nearly 500 buddies that give their time and support to players during the games.
On April 11th, Dr. Hock’s D-Hall interns stepped up to the plate and volunteered as buddies for a Carolina Miracle League game. They experienced first-hand this one-of-a-kind sporting event and all the excitement it brings to the players and their families. Olivia Jeter, DC2B, stated “Miracle League makes such an impact on the children we are there to serve. It was amazing seeing the smiles and happiness on their faces while they were getting to play a sport that they love.”
As Sherman College looks to become more involved in the Spartanburg community, we appreciate our students, faculty and staff that volunteer their time to be part of this effort. We look forward to our next home run with the Carolina Miracle League!
