Lee Health Foundation has awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Dr. Steve Machiz for his incredible leadership in establishing SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc., a nonprofit most known for its annual Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest.
Machiz established the nonprofit in 2008, and one...
Tad O’Had, associate head coach of the Florida Everblades, supports fighters on and off the ice.
Being involved in hockey as a player and as a youth, junior and pro coach of the Everblades, O’Had knows the value of fighting and persevering.
“I spend every day
with...
By Kristen Brown, Child Life Specialist at Golisano Children’s Hospital
I have yet to meet an adult who likes going to the hospital.
Imagine what it’s like for a child – doctors with surgical masks, gloves, and hats; nurses with needles and syringes full...
Event Raises Awareness and Donations to Help Kids with Cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital
City of Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson joined Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Chief Administrative Officer Armando Llechu, and dozens of others including doctors and team members, community leaders...
15TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY CHEF NIGHT RAISES MORE THAN $150K FOR KIDS WITH CANCER
The 15th Annual Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Night held on Aug. 15th was a success, raising more than $150,000 for Barbara’s Friends - Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund. Since 2003, the Celebrity Chef Night event has...
MEL’S DINER KICKS OFF 16TH ANNUAL HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER RADIOTHON ON FRIDAY, NOV. 10
The Southwest Florida community is invited to breakfast at Mel’s Diner on Friday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to help kick off the 16th Annual Helping Kids with Cancer Radiothon. Stop in...
