Little Rock 2016

Children’s Healthcare affects not only the Auburn community but worldwide. While most of the Auburn students that attended this trip have a medical related major, each student benefitted from this week. Not only did each member learn so much from working at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, but being able to stay and also work at Camp Aldersgate, a special needs camp, revealed to us that little things can make such a big difference. One member believed that this ASB trip would just be a cool experience to get to work with children in a clinical setting. However, this ASB experience turned into meeting some of the greatest, most hard-working people at Auburn, staying at a truly brilliant special needs camp, helping amazing kids and staff while working at an unbelievably fantastic hospital. ASB is an incredible investment of time, energy, and money to help build critical skills, create incredible memories, and begin lifelong friendships. ASB has been amazing every step of the way and the members of Children’s Healthcare could not be happier to be part of an organization that encourages personal growth of students by contributing to different communities worldwide. This week has reminded us that Children’s Healthcare is not just about a difficult diagnosis or treatment, but about a family. Something as simple as crayons and purple glue reminds us that the smallest of moments can make the biggest of differences, and that is definitely one thing out of many that we will all take back to Auburn. This ASB trip to Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) has shown each one of us the importance of family-centered healthcare and the value of preventative medicine. By doing so, you are not only treating injuries and/or diseases but also teaching families to lead safer and healthier lives. Working to fulfill ACH’s mission this week alongside 12 other passionate individuals has proven to be both enjoyable and meaningful as these memories will last a lifetime.