Coming Together by Volunteering as a Family at The Kidney Walk

Briana and the Cunninghams, posing while volunteering at the Kidney Walk.
Briana and her family pose for a picture with Rocky Bluewinkle while volunteering at the Wilmington Kidney Walk hosted by the National Kidney Foundation Growing up, my family taught me the importance of giving back, and it always stuck with me. So, when I started working at Independence Blue Cross last February,...
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Nursing Beyond the Bedside: Charron Smith-Marsh

A photo of Charron Smith-Marsh
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) wants to Celebrate Caring by recognizing nurses who carry on the proud tradition of providing compassionate care, comfort, and security to all of us.  Do you know a nurse who delivers exceptional care and compassion every day? We want to hear about it. Submit your story by April 5 and Independence may reward that nurse through our Celebrate Caring campaign....
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Spreading the Word About Hands-Only CPR and AEDs

Jaldhi Patel instructs a fellow Temple University student in Hands-Only CPR and AED use at a Mobile CPR training on campus.
Jaldhi Patel instructs a fellow Temple University student in Hands-Only CPR and AED use at a Mobile CPR training on campus. In between classes (and sometimes even before a big biology exam) you can find Jaldhi Patel, a senior at Temple University, volunteering to help train people in Hands-Only CPR and AED use....
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Independence Salutes African-American History

Headshot of Dan Hilferty smiling directly into the camera. He is a white man with blue eyes and white hair, wearing a blue suit jacket, white dress shirt, and grey patterned tie.
At Independence Blue Cross, we are committed to our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. This commitment informs our engagement in the community – whether it’s bringing the Indego bike share program to neighborhoods, helping fans get free subway rides on SEPTA when the Eagles won the Super Bowl,...
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Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House: Serving Comfort, Hope, and Nourishment

Blue Crew volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House
Members of the Blue Crew, volunteering at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House A home-cooked meal can provide comfort to anyone facing a stressful situation. For a family with a seriously ill child, it can be a lifesaver. As the Director of Marketing & Communications at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, I have seen how a good home-cooked meal can light up the faces of these families during difficult times....
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Volunteering is the Ultimate Team Builder

A group of Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew volunteers
Members of the Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew, volunteering at Saint John’s Hospice. One of the things I love most about working at Independence Blue Cross is our company’s culture of giving back to the community. So when the Human Resources division was looking for a team-building opportunity, I suggested volunteering together — it’s the ultimate team builder....
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Strengthening Family Bonds Through Volunteering

Deanne Riley-Giddins and her daughter, painting at a volunteer event
Deanne Riley-Giddins (right) and her daughter, painting a mural at Kensington High School during the Martin Luther King Day of Service. Over the last few years, I discovered that one of my favorite things to do is volunteer. My journey as a volunteer started with the Blue Crew in 2016. At first,...
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Be a Superhero: It’s in Your Blood

A young woman donating blood
We don’t often get a chance to save another person’s life but considering that donating just one pint of blood can save up to three lives — maybe we do. Imagine that. Saving someone’s life without having to run into a burning building, do CPR, or perform the Heimlich maneuver. All you have to do is donate blood....
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Volunteering is Awesome: Pass It on to Others

A group of volunteers at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
For me, MLK Day is not just a holiday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is also a reminder to us all that serving our community is the best gift that we can give to those in need. In honor of MLK Day, I challenge everyone to take some time to give back to their community — volunteering is such a rewarding experience....
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Give Back This New Year: How Volunteerism Has Made a Difference in My Life

My Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Little, Jordyn, shares a few smiles and laughs with me at our 2018 end-of-year celebration. For the past six years, I have developed a passion for giving back to the community. I believe it’s a great way to bring people together. That’s why I wanted to share my experiences with a few organizations that mean so much to me....
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