AdventHealth donates medical supplies to support student-athletes after fire

LAKE WALES – AdventHealth Lake Wales donated hundreds of essential medical supplies to Webber International University following a fire that damaged the university’s training room and destroyed critical equipment and supplies.

In addition to destroying the training room, the fire on Aug. 15 left the university’s athletic teams, including 140 football players, in need of important health and safety resources for injuries sustained during practices and games. In response, Webber’s leadership reached out for help.

On Oct. 16, AdventHealth Lake Wales provided a wide range of urgently needed items, including wound care supplies, splints, wraps and other medical essentials. The donation ensures student-athletes can continue receiving proper care and protection as they recover and play out the remainder of their season…

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