Grant Winners 2009

MANC provided two grant winners with $1000 each for their projects that are aimed at helping improve the health of people in the Memphis area. Due to fundraising projects we are excited to be able to provide grants annually.

The winners and their projects are:

Harlyn Hardin

"'Live Empowered': African American Program-Learning to Thrive and Prevent Diabetes"

Brief statement of purpose of project being proposed: To increase awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of making healthy lifestyles choices, such as additional exercise and healthier eating.

Congratulations winners! We are excited to see how you can help out in our community!

Institution/Agency where the project would be conducted/grant funds would be utilized:
American Diabetes Association

Ruth Munday

“Clinical Use of Donor Human Milk in Pediatric Care”

Brief Statement of purpose of project being proposed: To educate and familiarize pediatric health care providers on the availability and benefits of pasteurized banked donor human milk in the feeding of critically infants and children.

Institution/Agency where the project would be conducted/grant funds would be utilized: Pediatric Grand Rounds at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center