Support Patients. Gain Real Experience.
Connecting BU students with patients who lack advocacy.
Mission
To connect pre-health students with hospitalized patients who need presence, support, and advocacy, while giving students meaningful exposure to compassionate patient-centered care.
What We Do
Campus2Care trains student volunteers to provide companionship, communication support, and bedside advocacy for patients during hospital stays.
Vision
A future where advocacy is built into healthcare training from day one and every patient has someone in their corner.
Make a Difference for Patients and Your Future in Healthcare.
Campus2Care connects BU students with patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital who need companionship, support, and advocacy. The program starts as a closely monitored pilot so students can gain real exposure while helping patients feel less alone.
Apply through the interest form.
Interview with our team.
Begin onboarding through BWH.
Inspired by the power of bedside advocacy.
Campus2Care was inspired in part by the story of Brian Judge and his spouse, Josie Judge Sawhney. During Brian's hospitalizations, he was often unable to fully express his own needs, and Josie became his voice at the bedside.
Her presence showed us how powerful consistent, compassionate advocacy can be during serious illness. Campus2Care was created to help ensure that patients have support, companionship, and advocacy when families cannot be at the bedside themselves.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Andrew Makar
Founder & President
Meghan Kelly
Vice President
Dr. Danuta Charland
Faculty Advisor & University Liaison
Roadmap to Impact
Launch with a small group of BU students through the standard volunteer route.
Refine the model, document what works, and expand carefully to additional students and settings.
Grow beyond the first cohort and eventually extend the model to more schools and hospital partners.
Help Campus2Care grow.
Donations help Campus2Care support student advocates, strengthen patient advocacy programming, and expand compassionate bedside support for patients and families.
Donate SecurelyCampus2Care's tax-exempt status is currently pending. Contributions may not be tax-deductible at this time. Donations are processed securely through Stripe, and Campus2Care does not store payment information.
Contact Us
Questions? Reach out and we'll get back to you.
Or email us directly: campus2care@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
The first pilot is geared toward Boston University students interested in healthcare, with priority given to students who already have CNA or EMT experience so the program can start safely and intentionally.
What is the initial commitment?
The pilot begins through the standard volunteer route, so students can participate without a large rigid commitment while the model is being refined on the unit.
What happens after the pilot?
Once the pilot is running well, the long-term goal is to transition students into the Medical Career Exploration Program, which involves a fuller 140-hour commitment.