Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine

10/28/2026

Join us for Handbags for Hope on November 11 for an evening of fashion, fun, and giving back. Enjoy delicious bites, beverages, entertainment, and exciting handbag drawings, all while supporting the missions of Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine and the Watson Clinic Foundation.

Your support helps expand access to healthcare, wellness programs, and essential services for our Polk County neighbors. ❤️

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/handbagsforhope/event/2026handbagsforhope/

Carry hope. Change lives.

10/26/2026

For years, Diana Swenty dedicated herself to caring for others. When she became the one who needed care, she found a team at Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine ready to care for her.

That support became especially important in 2024, when Diana was diagnosed with cancer. From helping her access testing and specialized treatment to supporting her throughout her cancer journey, LVIM remained by her side.

“I feel like I have a whole army behind me,” Diana shared.

Today, Diana is looking toward the future and hoping to return to the work she loves: caring for older adults.

Her story is a powerful reminder that access to healthcare can mean more than treating an illness. It can mean having someone listen, advocate for you, and help you get back to the life that matters most.

After spending so many years caring for others, Diana has found a place where she feels cared for, too. ❤️

Read Diana’s full story: www.lvim.net/an-army-behind-her/

10/20/2026

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Thursday October 22nd we will be giving away FREE fresh fruits, vegetables, dry goods, breads and meats while quantities last!! These items will be dropped off fresh to us from local grocers and will be distributed starting at 1 PM! Please share this with everyone in need.

10/18/2026

Thank you, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, for supporting LVIM’s 25th Birthday Ball as its Celebration of Service Sponsor! Your generous support helps us celebrate 25 years of providing free, high-quality healthcare while making the next 25 years of impact possible.

We are so grateful you're celebrating this milestone with us! ✨

10/12/2026

Thank you, The Dr. Alan & Linda Rich Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation, for supporting LVIM’s 25th Birthday Ball as its Silver Anniversary Presenting Sponsor! Your generous support helps us celebrate 25 years of providing free, high-quality healthcare while making the next 25 years of impact possible.

We are so grateful to have you celebrating this milestone with us! ✨

10/07/2026

Celebrate 25 years with us!🥂

For 25 years, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine has been changing lives by providing free, high-quality healthcare to our Polk County neighbors. Now, we’re celebrating this incredible milestone and looking ahead to the next 25 years!

Join us on Giving Tuesday, December 1, for LVIM’s 25th Birthday Ball at Bonnet Springs Park Event Center.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening as we sip, savor, dance, and celebrate 25 years of impact while raising support to continue reimagining healthcare for all.

Tickets or sponsorships are required to attend and are available for purchase now! Reserve your seat or become a sponsor by November 17:

👉 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/25thbirthdayball/event/sponsorships-tickets/

We can’t wait to celebrate this once-in-a-quarter-century milestone with you! 🥂

09/24/2026

☕Grab a pumpkin latte and support LVIM!

Tomorrow, September 25, stop by any Black & Brew location for the 15th Annual Pumpkin Latte Giveaway! Donate just $2 to United Way of Central Florida and enjoy a FREE 12 oz. Pumpkin Latte!

When you check out, be sure to mention Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine! The partner agency with the most mentions throughout the day will receive a $500 matching donation from Black & Brew, so every mention counts!

📍 Any Black & Brew location
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ All day

Grab your pumpkin latte, mention LVIM, and help turn your coffee run into a little extra support for our patients!

09/23/2026

Exciting news! LVIM has been awarded $255,000 in grant funding from the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics!

This funding will help strengthen our clinic operations, support mental health services, and ensure we can continue providing free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured residents of Polk County.

We're grateful to FAFCC for investing in our mission and helping us make a difference in the lives of our patients!