Cultivating Community Connections Through Spring and Summer

6/23/2026

From Family Soccer Night and Toddler Time at the Tree House to the Mahomet Dye Dash, our team enjoyed meeting local families, promoting healthy lifestyles and building meaningful relationships. We also participated in networking events throughout the season, strengthening partnerships and creating new connections with organizations and community leaders. These experiences allowed us to expand our reach, share our mission and continue making a positive impact in the communities we proudly serve.

As part of our commitment to supporting local families, Christie Clinic team members came together to make a meaningful impact through a clinic-wide Children's Essentials Drive benefiting the Crisis Nursery. Thanks to the generosity of our team members, the drive was a tremendous success, resulting in a collection of much-needed items that will help provide care, comfort and support to children and families in our community.

Our team enjoyed connecting with local families during Family Night at Soccer Planet, sharing resources, giveaways and fun activities while building relationships within the community.

Toddler Time at the Tree House gave us a wonderful opportunity to connect with families, engage with little ones and support early learning and healthy community connections.

Our team had a blast participating in the Mahomet Middle School Dye Dash, cheering on students as they ran the course and joining in the fun by adding bursts of color along the way. The event was a lively celebration of school spirit, activity and community connection.

Christie Clinic was proud to sponsor the Spring Snackdown Food Truck Rally hosted by Chambanamom's, where our team connected with families and community members while celebrating local food, fun and community spirit.

Christie Clinic was proud to sponsor the New to CU networking event hosted by Experience CU, connecting with new residents and community members while building relationships and sharing resources to support a strong start in the Champaign-Urbana area.

The Department of Dermatology set up a table on Melanoma Monday to share educational materials and resources, helping raise awareness about melanoma prevention, early detection and skin health within the community.

Christie Clinic hosted a post-race refreshment station at the Champaign Fire Fighters Local 1260 5K, supporting runners and community wellness.

Gina Bird, PA-C, from the Department of Dermatology, led a skin care education station at Homer Lake’s Big Grove Day Camp for about 100 Girl Scouts, educating participants on skin health, melanoma prevention and the importance of skin protection.

Christie Clinic team members came together to support the Crisis Nursery's annual Blue Tie Gala by volunteering their time to help set up for the event. Providers and members of administration also attended the fundraiser, demonstrating Christie Clinic's ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen and care for our community.

Our team enjoyed connecting with families at the Hessel Park splash pad during Toddler Time, creating a fun, active, and community-focused experience for attendees.

Christie Clinic team members continue to demonstrate their commitment to caring for our community through blood donation. Year to date, our team has donated 35 pints of blood, enough to potentially save 105 lives. These donations help ensure life-saving blood products are available for patients in need and reflect our dedication to making a difference both inside and outside our clinics.

Monica and Steve volunteered their time to call Bingo at Carriage Crossing, helping raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association while engaging with residents and supporting an important cause.