AUDM Raises $142K to Support Pediatric Care at East Alabama Health
March 2, 2026
In its first year supporting East Alabama Health, Auburn University Dream Makers (AUDM), a student-led philanthropic organization, raised $142,278.26 to support pediatric and neonatal care at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC).
The fundraising total was announced during AUDM’s Main Event held on Saturday, Feb. 21. Main Event is a celebration of the organization’s year-long fundraising effort filled with dancing, games and uplifting stories from Dream Kids. Dream Kids are local children who receive care at EAMC and are supported by AUDM’s fundraising efforts.
“Our organization is exceptionally proud of our partnership with AUDM and the dedicated students who make it possible,” said Sarah Nunnelly, chief strategy and business development officer at East Alabama Health. “Their passion for our patients is inspiring, and the impact of their fundraising will make a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve.”
The funding provided by AUDM will benefit a phased approach to the expansion of pediatric emergency care at EAMC. This multi‑step plan is designed to strategically enhance the hospital’s capacity to treat children in urgent situations, further improving access to care locally.
In addition to their fundraising support, students from AUDM have provided 135 hours of volunteer services in EAMC's Pediatric Department.
To learn more about the partnership between East Alabama Health and AUDM, click here.
About East Alabama Health
East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, East Alabama Medical Center North in Opelika, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinics and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area. EAMC is a 316-bed regional referral hospital. EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services while its campus also features a nursing home and an ambulatory surgery center. East Alabama Health employs about 4,100 people and is the second largest employer in the region, trailing only Auburn University.
