McCall “MAC” Alexander Carmichael leapt into the world on July 2, 2014. And although his life was short on Earth, that short time has made a MAC sized impact on his family and the community.
His family strives to ensure his memory and the joy he brought to so many people lasts forever. The MAC Carmichael Fund was established for the sole purpose of bringing “MAC sized Miracles” to children and families who find themselves in need. More specifically, the MAC Carmichael Fund directly funds the Pastoral Care Department of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The Department of Pastoral Care comprises theologically and clinically trained chaplains skilled at offering spiritual support to pediatric patients and families in some of their most difficult and life-altering moments.
The MAC Carmichael Fund helps ensure that Pastoral Care, a crucial department, is staffed and can provide invaluable support for patients and families. His family was compelled to fund this department because of the unbelievable encouragement and love they received during their darkest hour. Their journey began when they entered the emergency room. When they left the hospital without their beautiful child, it continued. They have come to understand that their journey of losing and grieving a child is lifelong, and they found a way to honor Mac and give back.
From the moment MAC left this life, it has been the family’s prayer and wish that his life and memory be a blessing to others. Join them and help bring “MAC Sized Miracles” to families devastated by loss and by providing resources, support and encouragement to them when their world seems like it is ending.
“The spiritual care team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is instrumental in providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care at various stages of a child’s medical journey. Our chaplains create a safe space for spiritual expression during what is often a challenging time in a family’s life. Additionally, chaplains play an invaluable role in supporting staff by decreasing caregiver burden and lessening compassion fatigue.” - Dr. Tracy Hills, Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Please go to maccarmichaelfund.com for rules and regulations and for further details.
april 27th
at fate sanders marina
blast off at 7am
weigh-in at 3pm
two-person team entry
$140 per boat (by april 26)
