Lexington Cares
October 2012- TBD
Join us for a 5K Run/Walk on the golf course
to benefit the Breast Health Center of the Regional Cancer Center. Race
starts and finishes at the Lexington Country Club clubhouse at 16257 Willowcrest Way in Fort Myers. Awards will be given out after the event and results will also
be posted! For more information, call Lexington at
239-437-0404.
11th Annual Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the
Cure
October 2012 - Key to
the Cure Charity Shopping Weekend Kick-Off & Humanitarian Awards
Come join us as Saks
Fifth Avenue Bell Tower (13499 US 41, Fort Myers) closes the store to
the public and hosts a private evening of complimentary wine, hors
d'oeuvres, entertainment, and presentation of the 2012 Humanitarian
Awards to special community individuals. This event is free to attend
and will feature a mystery gift, silent auction, and other prizes to
celebrate the kick off of the Key to the Cure Charity Shopping Weekend!
You will not want to miss it!
October 2012- TBD
Purchase your favorite items
and support The Regional Cancer Center at this unique shopping event!
Saks Fifth Avenue Bell Tower (13499 US 41, Fort Myers) will donate 2% of
sales during select weeks in October to benefit women's cancer
initiatives at the Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers during the
annual Key to the Cure Shopping Weekend celebration. For more information or to get
involved please call 239-343-6076 or email Katy.Martinez@LeeMemorial.org.
Betty & Frank Bireley Ribbons & Blues Event
October 2012- TBD
Join us for the Betty & Frank Bireley Ribbons & Blues Event, to benefit the Regional Cancer Center. This event will include
food, music, silent & live auctions, and the opportunity to bid on
items designed or painted by local artists. For more information, please call
239-343-6950.
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NOVEMBER 2012 |
Financial Planning
Seminar
November 2012- TBD
Learn about the changes in
federal tax laws, tax-saving strategies, the importance
of Florida Homestead and more at this financial planning
seminar from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The presenters will
be Lowell Schoenfeld of Green, Schoenfeld, & Kyle, LLP;
A. Scott White of Scott White Advisors; and Craig Folk
of Miller, Helms & Folk, P.A. and will be at HealthPark,
in Meeting Room 1A. Reservations are required and can be
made by calling 239-343-6950.
Breakfast with the Blades
November 2012- TBD
Join us with guest host
Clayton Ferraro of WINK News for a full hot breakfast
and a chance to meet and get autographs from the area's
hottest hockey stars! This private event also includes a
fantastic live and silent auction featuring
one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, luxury trips and MORE!
For more information, please call the Foundation office
at 239-343-6950.
3rd Annual Children's
Hospital Pelican Landing Golf Classic
November
12, 2012
Join us for
the 3rd Annual Children's Hospital Pelican Landing Golf
Classic at the beautiful Pelican's Nest Golf Club.
Proceeds benefit the expansion of The Children's
Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more information,
contact Denise Markovits at 239-343-6065. To purchase
tickets or become a sponsor, click here.
Save 20-50% on your
Holiday Shopping & Support The Children's Hospital
November 2012- TBD
Belk Department Store at
Gulf Coast Town Center is offering 20-70% off purchases
through the store on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. You
must purchase a $5 ticket to receive your discount, but
you receive the $5 off your first purchase, so your
ticket is free! For more information or to purchase a
ticket call 239-343-6950.
An Evening of
Appreciation (By Invitation Only)
November 2012- TBD
This special evening
celebrates and pays gratitude to the many donors who
make cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more annually to
support Lee Memorial Health System. Guests will enjoy
complimentary refreshments, dinner and much more at this
invitation only event. Watch for your invitation!
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DECEMBER 2012 |
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Help
Childhood Cancer Patients – Purchase your AFLAC Duck Today!
November & December 2012
Help support local children battling cancer
by going to
www.aflacholidayduck.com
and purchasing your own limited-edition 6-inch ($10) or 10-inch ($15)
Aflac Holiday Duck. Also available at Macy’s stores, proceeds from
sales in Southwest Florida will be donated to the pediatric oncology
program at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Each duck
is dressed for cold holiday weather and, when squeezed, shouts “Aflac.”
Purchase your duck today and help save the life of a local child!
Children's Hospital Charity Fashion Show & Luncheon
December 12, 2012
Join Children's Hospital supporters from
throughout Southwest Florida for a spectacular Fashion Show sponsored by
Home-Tech, presented by Trish Williams Productions, and
featuring the stores at Coconut Point, The Village on Venetian Bay, The Promenade & The Mercato. Proceeds will benefit The Children's Hospital expansion.
Click here to purchase tickets online. For more information, contact
event chairperson Pat Smart at 239-495-8295, or the Lee Memorial Health
System Foundation at 239-343-6950.
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JANUARY 2013 |
Southwest Florida Car & Motorcycle Show
January 2013- TBD
The annual Corvettes on
the Gulf Car Show is growing. Harley-Davidson of Ft. Myers will be
this year’s host for an exciting display of new, old and classical cars
and motorcycles. There will be many fun things to do and see at
this family event. Funds raised from the car show supports
Barbara’s Friends – The Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund. For more
information call 239-343-6950.
11th Annual Cat Country "Helping Kids
with Cancer" Radiothon
January 2013- TBD
The 2013 "Helping Kids with Cancer"
Radiothon will be broadcast live from Miromar Outlet Mall, 6:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Barbara's Friends - The
Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. To make a pledge on the day of
Radiothon OR if you want to make a pledge in advance or receive more
information call 1-866-609-KIDS (5437). For more information, please
call the Foundation office at 239-343-6950.
CLICK HERE TO PLEDGE NOW!
Financial Planning Seminar
January 2013- TBD
Learn about the changes in federal tax laws,
tax-saving strategies, the importance of Florida Homestead and more at
this financial planning seminar from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The
presenters will be Lowell Schoenfeld of Green, Schoenfeld, & Kyle, LLP;
A. Scott White of Scott White Advisors; and Craig Folk of Miller, Helms
& Folk, P.A. and will be at Gulf Coast Medical Center, in the Community
Room. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 239-343-6950.
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FEBRUARY 2013 |
A Giving Heart for Cancer Fashion Show &
Luncheon
February 2013- TBD
Join us for the 6th Annual "A Giving Heart
for Cancer" Fashion Show and Luncheon. Lee Memorial Health System
Foundation partners with Tanger Outlets to feature a fashion show,
luncheon, exciting auctions and drawings! Awards are presented to
members of the community who have played a role in reshaping cancer care
in our community. For more information, call the
Foundation at 239-343-6950.
Singing Valentines
February 2013- TBD
Looking for the perfect - and most unique -
Valentine's Day gift on the planet? Look no further. For your donation of
$50 ($70 in outlying areas), a barbershop quartet from the Cape Chorale
will come to your sweetie's workplace or residence and serenade them
with love songs. The quartet will also present your sweetheart with a
rose and candy treat!
A portion of proceeds from the Singing
Valentines will be donated to support speech therapy activities at The
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.
Call
855-425-3631 to make reservations for a Valentine's treat that will be
long remembered!
Financial Planning Seminar
February 2013- TBD
Learn about the changes in federal tax
laws, tax-saving strategies, the importance of Florida Homestead and
more at this financial planning seminar from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The
presenters will be Lowell Schoenfeld of Green, Schoenfeld, & Kyle, LLP;
A. Scott White of Scott White Advisors; and Craig Folk of Miller, Helms
& Folk, P.A. and will be at HealthPark, in Meeting Room 1A. Reservations
are required and can be made by calling 239-343-6950.
10th Annual Barbara's Friends Charity Classic Presented by Lexington
Country Club
February 2013- TBD
Join fellow Barbara's Friends supporters at Lexington
Golf and Country Club for the 10th Annual Barbara's Friends Charity
Classic. This event promises prizes, a silent auction, lunch buffet and
cocktail extravaganza, with net proceeds benefiting Barbara's Friends,
The Children's Hospital Cancer Fund. Please call 239-437-0404 for
registration and sponsorship information.
Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Tournament
February 2013- TBD
Join star players from
the 2010 American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins as
they hit the links for the 15th annual Minnesota Twins
Celebrity Classic to benefit Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional
Cancer Center. The tournament takes place
at the exclusive Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.
Participants will enjoy
lunch, dinner, on-course refreshments and the chance to join Minnesota
Twins players on one of the most challenging and beautiful courses in
our area. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on travel,
sports, entertainment and other packages at the auction following a
great day on the course.
Sponsorship packages
and foursomes are still available and offer something for everyone who
has an interest in baseball and golf.
For registration and
sponsorship information,
call the Foundation Office at 239-343-6950 or e-mail
TwinsGolf@LeeMemorial.org.
38th Annual Greek Fest
February 2013- TBD
The Greek Fest offers something for the
entire family. Enjoy authentic Greek food, drink, dancing, live music,
rides, games and more at the annual Greek Festival sponsored by
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort
Myers. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Children's
Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more information, call the church at
731-5130.
Northern Trust Southwest Florida Wine &
Food Fest
February 2013- TBD
A spectacular two-day event for wine
enthusiasts who enjoy coming together each year to support The
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Exquisite vintner dinners will
take place in private homes from North Fort Myers to Naples, Bonita
Springs to Captiva Island, followed the next day by a Grand Tasting &
Auction beachside at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. For more
information and tickets, please call 239-432-9722.
Twins and
Pins Bowling Tournament
February 2013- TBD
Lace up
your bowling shoes and join us for fun at Gator Lanes in
Fort Myers as your favorite Minnesota Twins players
come out to "strike out cancer" for patients at Lee Memorial's Regional
Cancer Center.
Team up with Twins players as you bowl your way to 1st,
2nd, and 3rd place prizes at this very special
event. Enjoy two games of bowling, a buffet, drawings, an auction and
more!
Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities, including priority
selection of Twins team members, are available. Need more information or want to sign
up? Call the LMHS Foundation at 239-343-6950.
Boston Red Sox Tee Party
February 2013- TBD
Join Boston Red Sox players, major league
greats and other sports celebrities at the Boston Tee Party - the
kickoff to the Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic. This event, held at the
beautiful Forest Country Club, will benefit the Children's Hospital of
Southwest Florida.
For registration and
sponsorship information,
call Ken Shoriak at 239-343-6053 or e-mail
BostonGolf@LeeMemorial.org.
20th Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity
Classic
February 2013- TBD
Join Boston Red Sox players, major league
greats and other sports celebrities at the 20th annual golf tournament
held at the prestigious Forest Country Club. Proceeds from the event
will benefit the expansion of The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Please call
239-343-6950 to be a part of this event.
For registration and
sponsorship information,
call Ken Shoriak at 239-343-6053 or e-mail
BostonGolf@LeeMemorial.org.
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MARCH
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7th Annual Bonita Blues Festival
March 8-9, 2013
Join Blues fans and enthusiasts for two-days of live music featuring
national and regional blues bands. This annual event held at Riverside
Park in Bonita Springs features local food vendors and after hours
parties after the main event each day. A portion of the event proceeds
support the Music Therapy Program at The Children's Hospital of
Southwest Florida. For tickets and sponsorship information, go to
www.BonitaBlues.com.
Tour Players
Tennis Classic
March 2013- TBD
Some of the worlds
top touring tennis pros who have titled at Wimbledon, the U.S.
Open, The French Open, and the Olympics will return to Southwest
Florida at Bonita Bay Club to lend their
swings in the fight against pediatric cancer for the Fifth
Annual FineMark National Bank & Trust Tour Players Classic. The
schedule includes a pro-marquis challenge with both mixed and
men’s doubles matches, a pro-am, a kids’ cup challenge,
mini-clinics, and a gala dinner dance and auction. Proceeds from the event
will support Barbara’s Friends and a new pediatric pharmacy
which is planned in the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida
136-bed, 292,000 square foot expansion. For details,
reservations and more information call 239-343-6950, or go
to
www.tourplayerstennisclassic.com
Pelican
Preserve Corvettes on the Gulf Car Show
March TBD- 2013
Join Pelican Preserve and Corvettes on the
Gulf, in partnership with Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, for a Car/Truck/Motorcycle show which will take place on at Pelican Preserve, 10571 Veneto Drive, Fort Myers,
Fla. Live entertainment, food, door prizes and a chance drawing will
highlight the day. Awards will be given out, including more than 50 Best
of Show and more than 20 Best of Show and Club participation.
Proceeds from this event benefit The
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more
information or to register by phone call 727-547-8082.
Hooter to Hooters Half Marathon
March 2013- TBD
The course
begins at Hooters on Cleveland Ave. proceeds down Colonial onto
McGregor Blvd. through the beautiful neighborhoods along the
Caloosahatchee River, then continues through the downtown River
District over the Edison Bridge and back. It then proceeds to
the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox spring training
stadium, City of Palms Park and then continues south to the
Edison Mall and to Hooters. Part of the race proceeds will be
donated to Barbara’s Friends – The Children’s Hospital Cancer
Fund. For more information call 239-343-6950.
Rockabye Collier
March 2013- TBD
Waterside
Shops cordially invite you to rock
from the rooftop at Rockabye Collier. Join us at the
Waterside Shops in Naples and enjoy an unforgettable evening
beginning with sunset over the Gulf, dinner provided by the
restaurants of Waterside Shops, dancing to classic rock and
roll, an inventive drawing of prizes donated by the Waterside
Shops retailers and a "Give to Give" auction. Proceeds from this
event will benefit The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.
For more information, call Christin Collins at 239-343-6062.
Naples Third on
Canvas
March 2013- TBD
Join us on
Third Street in Downtown Naples for this outstanding art auction
will wow you with the incredible talents of local
artists---don’t miss it. Proceeds from this event will benefit
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more
information contact the Foundation office at 239-343-6950.
13th Annual Sanibel-Captiva Cares Island
Celebration of the Arts
March 2013- TBD
Sanibel-Captiva Cares formed in 2000 when a
group of island mothers, impressed by the care a local child received
during a cancer treatment, banded together to help The Children's
Hospital. Now in it's 12th year, Sanibel-Captiva Cares continues to
improve the quality of children's health care in Southwest Florida.
Please call 239-343-6950 to become a benefactor or patron of the arts.
16th Annual Diamond Dinner
March 2013- TBD
Bring your family and join players and
personnel from the Boston Red Sox for a fun-filled evening at JetBlue
Park. New Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will be taking part in our
panel discussion and offer insight into the upcoming season. A sports
memorabilia filled silent auction and dinner provided by Outback
Steakhouse round out this exciting event. Proceeds benefit The
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more information, please
call 239-343-6950.
Madisen's Match
March 2013- TBD
Come out and support adult and
children's cancer by participating in Madisen's Match Tennis tournament.
For more information please call the Foundation office at 239-343-6950.
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