Fundraising

Lee Health employees donate $225,112 during Team Member Giving Campaign

2023-09-21T10:14:36-04:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

At the national 2023 Nursing Professional Development convention by members of the Nursing Professional Development Team Record-breaking donations from 846 Lee Health employees this year were up 10% from last year. Funds raised provide team members funding to attend conferences, receive advanced skill training, remain current on certifications, obtain equipment to enhance patient [...]

Fort Myers Brewing to honor one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with fundraiser Sept. 28

2023-09-20T14:41:34-04:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

Fort Myers Brewing is honoring the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with its Sips of Support fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 10 p.m. A portion of sales from every drink purchased will benefit the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (FRLA) Disaster Relief Fund, which helps restaurants and lodging establishments to recover, repair [...]

Illuminate the Past, Ignite the Future: Lee County Black History Society’s Museum After Dark event sets historical milestones

2023-09-19T09:36:56-04:00September 19th, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: |

Over-100-attendees-gather-for-the-Lee-County-Black-History-Societys-Museum-After-Dark-event The Lee County Black History Society’s “Illuminate the Past, Ignite the Future” Museum After Dark event on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Williams Academy Black History Museum marked the Society’s inaugural fundraiser for the $20 million African American Cultural Center’s capital campaign. “The  event not only celebrated the remarkable history and contributions [...]

Greater Fort Myers Chamber announces sponsorship opportunities, registration for Golf Classic on Oct. 20

2023-09-07T10:55:45-04:00September 7th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced sponsorship opportunities and registration for its annual Golf Classic, taking place Friday, Oct. 20 in Fort Myers. The Golf Classic will be held on the greens of Eagle Ridge Golf Club, located at 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive in Fort Myers. Check-in opens at 10:30 a.m., followed [...]

Elite DNA Behavioral Health Back-to-School Supplies Drive collects school essentials for students across the state

2023-09-06T11:08:57-04:00September 6th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, recently hosted its Back-to-School Supplies Drive, collecting 2,100 essential items to help students across Florida prepare for the 2023-24 school year. The month-long collection spanned 32 Elite DNA offices across the state and aimed to help students feel emotionally prepared for the school [...]

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers receives $2 million in funding for The Greater Dunbar Initiative

2023-09-05T13:06:55-04:00September 5th, 2023|Categories: Economic Development, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has been awarded $2 million in funding to support a major revitalization project within the greater Dunbar community. Sen. Jonathan Martin and State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka presented the check to the Housing Authority on Aug. 31 at its office in Fort Myers. Housing Authority staff and [...]

Avow awarded $20,000 grant from Moorings Park Foundation

2023-09-01T12:24:37-04:00September 1st, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Large Bereavement Room in Avow's Center for Grief Support Avow received a $20,000 grant from Moorings Park Foundation to fund adult bereavement services. With this funding, Avow provides grief support services at no cost to the community, assisting approximately 1,425 adults over the age of 65 each year. “Since 1983, Avow has cared [...]

Better Together launches in Space Coast with $3 million pledge from Carroll Distributing Co.

2023-08-25T11:09:54-04:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has expanded to the Space and Treasure Coasts. To support the nonprofit’s programs in the Space Coast region, local distributor Carroll Distributing Co. has pledged $3 million to Better Together over the next three years. The donation was announced during the nonprofit’s launch celebration, held Aug. [...]

Better Together launches in Treasure Coast with $400,000 donation from Southern Eagle Distributing

2023-08-25T11:04:38-04:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has expanded to the Treasure and Space Coasts. To support the nonprofit’s programs in the Treasure Coast region, local distributor Southern Eagle Distributing has donated $400,000 to Better Together. The donation was announced during the nonprofit’s launch celebration, held Aug. 23 at Southern Eagle’s location in [...]

Sunshine Ace Hardware raises $6,289 for pediatric care through ‘CMN Miracle Bucket Sale’

2023-08-16T10:10:53-04:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Sunshine Ace Hardware raised $6,289 through its annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Bucket Sale initiative to enhance pediatric health care in the region. During the three-day event, held Aug. 4-6, customers could donate $5 or more to Children’s Miracle Network in exchange for a five-gallon CMN Ace Hardware bucket. Sunshine Ace then offered a [...]

Better Together to host ‘A Night of a Million Dreams’ Gala on Nov. 10

2023-08-10T19:46:50-04:00August 7th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is hosting ‘A Night of a Million Dreams’ Gala at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. The gala will raise funds to support Better Together’s mission of helping parents find employment and provide a loving, safe and [...]

Faces of Pace Celebration & Gala to benefit Pace programs in Lee County on Oct. 21

2023-08-01T11:09:12-04:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

Pace Center for Girls, Lee will host its Faces of Pace Celebration & Gala on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater, located at 1375 Monroe St. in Fort Myers. The gala will feature dinner, dancing and live music by Bay Kings Band, as well as [...]

Avow Awarded $105,000 Grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation for grief support for children

2023-07-25T10:12:44-04:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Art therapy is one of the children's grief programs at Avow Kids Avow is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $105,000 grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to fund grief and loss support services for children. Avow is [...]

Child Care of Southwest Florida announces brick paver fundraiser to benefit learning center in Fort Myers

2023-07-18T11:48:50-04:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Child Care of Southwest Florida has announced a brick paver fundraiser for the Children's Learning Center in Fort Myers, an initiative that gives community members an opportunity to help support high-quality early education programs for local families. Engraving a paver can be a great way to honor a loved one, share a memory or promote [...]

More than $120,000 distributed to medical employees for hurricane relief

2023-07-10T10:40:37-04:00July 10th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. and Lee Health Foundation partnered with the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades to provide hurricane relief to medical staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Through this collaboration, the partners will be disbursing more than $120,000 through the SWFL Cares Relief Fund. SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. started the [...]

Partners in Care raises more than $100,000 to support head and neck cancer patients

2023-07-06T09:13:57-04:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Nearly 1,400 runners and 200 volunteers participated at a dozen charity runs, walks in seven states  FORT MYERS, Fla. - From costumed kids portraying their favorite superheroes to work teams united for a common cause, nearly 1,600 runners, walker and volunteers helped generate more than $100,000 toward head and neck cancer education, screening and treatment [...]

Avow awarded $20,000 grant from Truist to fund grief and loss support

2023-07-05T11:19:47-04:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: |

Large Bereavement Room in Avow's Center for Grief Support Avow received a $20,000 grant from Truist to fund grief and loss programs for people of all ages. With this funding, Avow can provide individuals and families support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members who are struggling with grief [...]

Elite DNA Behavioral Health launches Back-to-School Supplies Drive in July

2023-06-27T14:16:10-04:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is hosting a Back-to-School Supplies Drive throughout the month of July that will help area students and schools across the state prepare for the start of the new school year. From July 1-31, Elite DNA is collecting school supplies at 30 locations statewide [...]

Hope Healthcare announces Shine, a benefit for Hope Kids Care

2023-06-14T15:32:56-04:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Hope Healthcare’s signature benefit, Shine, returns Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. An elegant evening to support essential programs for Hope Kids Care, the 2023 Shine event will feature riverside cocktails, dinner and an auction. Hope Kids Care, a program of Hope Healthcare, provides [...]

Better Together receives $5,000 grant from the Marco Island Community Fund of the Collier Community Foundation

2023-06-02T19:10:16-04:00June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

Funds to support the nonprofit’s expansion to Marco Island The Marco Island Community Fund of the Collier Community Foundation has awarded Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, with a $5,000 grant to support the expansion of its programs to Marco Island. The grant from the Marco Island Community Fund of the Collier [...]

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties raises over $379,000 during 13th successful season of Women Build

2023-06-01T14:46:23-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Economic Development, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently concluded its 13th successful season of Women Build, a national initiative to engage women in the effort to provide safe and decent homes for families in need of affordable housing. During the 2023 Women Build season, more than 140 volunteers contributed 895 hours on seven different [...]

‘FUNky Fashion Show’ raises record $68,600 for Pace Center for Girls, Lee

2023-05-19T13:51:38-04:00May 19th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , |

Pace Center for Girls, Lee raised a record $68,600 during its “FUNky Fashion Show” event, held May 9 at the Moose Lodge #2199 in Cape Coral. The event featured a fashion show of one-of-a-kind recycled or repurposed pieces created by individuals and businesses, as well as “ready to wear” looks from Razzle Dazzle. In addition [...]

Chicken Salad Chick Giving Cards raise $1,190 to benefit Community Cooperative

2023-05-17T09:45:45-04:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual, Southern-inspired chicken salad restaurant, has presented a $1,190 check to Community Cooperative to help fight hunger in Southwest Florida. The funds were part of Chicken Salad Chick’s annual Giving Cards initiative, which ran through the holiday season at restaurants in Fort Myers, Estero and Port Charlotte. Customers were given the [...]

Chicken Salad Chick brings back ‘Donate A Meal’ initiative to honor National Nurses Week in Southwest Florida

2023-04-27T10:10:30-04:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual, Southern-inspired chicken salad restaurant, is bringing back their "Donate a Meal" initiative for National Nurses Week, May 6-12, to honor the hard work and dedication of nurses in Southwest Florida. Starting this week, with a donation of $9.99 online or in person, the restaurant will deliver one of their signature [...]

Mighty Mussels create ‘Mussel Up for Southwest Florida’ charitable fund

2023-04-20T11:55:30-04:00April 20th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels have established a charitable fund, Mussel Up for Southwest Florida, to support local nonprofits that are helping make the region a better place to live and raise a family.  The team is hosting numerous fundraising events throughout the 2023 baseball season, including custom jersey auctions, ticket specials and VIP suite [...]

15th Annual Grande Dames Tea raises record $155,000 to benefit Pace Center for Girls in Lee County

2023-04-07T15:58:39-04:00April 7th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , |

The 15th Annual Grande Dames Tea has raised a record $155,000 in support of programs for Pace Center for Girls, Lee. Presented by B. Pat O’Rourke, the sold-out celebration was held April 4 at Broadway Palm and honored three local women – Rose Govan, Sunny Lubner and Debbie Prather – for their significant impact on [...]

Fashion Show brings budget-conscious fashionistas to Guadalupe Resale Shop

2023-04-05T14:28:16-04:00April 5th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

Budget-conscious fashionistas oohed and aahed as models sported the latest designer styles during Guadalupe Resale Shop’s annual Fashion Show and Private Sale. The sold-out March 19 event attracted nearly 120 women and featured volunteers wearing 30 outfits plucked from the showroom floor at Guadalupe Resale Shop, a boutique in North Naples. Models wore trendy cocktail [...]

Cape Coral charity run raises $17,000 for colorectal cancer patients

2023-04-04T14:40:29-04:00April 4th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

An annual charity run in Cape Coral has generated $17,000 toward colorectal cancer education, screening and treatment in Southwest Florida. Colorectal cancer, which is preventable, treatable and beatable, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Nearly 200 participants flocked to the 12th annual Partners in Care Scope for Hope 5K Run, [...]

Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation presents total of $1.7 million in grants to serve at-risk children in Southwest Florida

2023-04-04T11:29:34-04:00April 4th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation presented $1.7 million in grants to six designated charities of the 21st annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala, serving abused and at-risk children in Southwest Florida. The fundraising efforts were distributed at the Piper’s annual meeting on March 28 among the Foundation’s two primary charity partners, Children’s Advocacy Center [...]

Sponsorships available for NAMI Collier County’s 21st ‘Hope Shines’ annual mental health awareness walk May 6

2023-04-04T10:44:31-04:00March 30th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

NAMI Collier County has announced sponsorship and registration opportunities for its 21st annual Hope Shines mental health awareness Walk on May 6, during mental health awareness month. The annual walk will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Baker Park in Naples and will include music, refreshments, face painting, balloon animals and family-friendly fun [...]

Charity run to benefit cancer patients returns to south Florida

2023-03-29T16:44:41-04:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

A pair of charitable 5K runs and 2-mile walks to benefit local head and neck cancer patients is returning to south Florida. The Broward County edition of the annual Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. That same weekend, [...]

Partners In Care to host inaugural Head & Neck 5K/2-Mile Walk in Redding

2023-03-29T16:37:50-04:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

A charitable 5K run and 2-mile walk to benefit head and neck cancer patients is coming to upstate California. The inaugural Partners in Care 5K/2-Mile Walk happens at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at Lake Redding Park, 2275 Benton Rd., Redding, CA 96003. Registration is open now through race day, with an entry fee of [...]

10 Twenty Five to host third Annual Autism Acceptance Cornhole Tournament April 22 to benefit Family Initiative

2023-03-29T16:29:52-04:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

10 Twenty Five in downtown Fort Myers is hosting its third annual Autism Acceptance Cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. to benefit Family Initiative. “More than just fun and games, this event will help us raise awareness of autism acceptance as well as raise funds to purchase and build a sensory [...]

Donor launches 80th birthday fundraiser for Arol Buntzman, co-founder of Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance

2023-03-09T18:08:17-05:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

 Online donations honor Buntzman’s dedication to affordable housing solutions in Immokalee In honor of Arol Buntzman’s 80th birthday and his steadfast dedication to bringing affordable housing to Immokalee, a generous local donor has pledged to match donations of up to $25,000 to Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance. The “80 for 80” campaign requests gifts of $80 [...]

Guardian ad Litem Foundation opens 2023 March Madness Bracket Challenge

2023-03-08T23:51:31-05:00March 8th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

College basketball fans and bracketologists are invited to enter the 2023 March Madness Bracket Challenge, a professionally run NCAA Tournament pool that raises money for programs benefiting local children in foster care. The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is hosting its 6th annual March Madness Bracket Challenge to help raise money for its [...]

Guadalupe Center raises expectations, support at Elevate

2023-03-06T12:55:16-05:00March 6th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

Hundreds of community, business and philanthropic leaders rose up in support of Guadalupe Center at Elevate Endless Possibilities, the nonprofit’s signature fundraising gala. Held Jan. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, Elevate featured dinner, cocktails, performances by children and professional singers, passionate student speeches and a spirited live auction that featured exclusive experiences, culinary masterpieces, [...]

Jersey Mike’s Golisano Children’s Hospital as beneficiary for March 29 Day of Giving

2023-03-06T11:02:42-05:00March 6th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

During March, enjoy subs at any of the Jersey Mike’s locations in Southwest Florida and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital. The month-long campaign culminates March 29 with Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, when 13 local restaurants will donate 100% of the day’s sales to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Last [...]

Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children Brings $61,994 to Golisano Children’s Hospital

2023-03-06T10:35:16-05:00March 6th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

Spirit Halloween presented a $57,794 check to the Child Life professionals of Golisano Children’s Hospital Feb. 21. The funds were part of the Spirit of Children campaign held last October, when the company also gifted $4,200 in costumes, decorations and crafts – helping to make Halloween fun and the hospital less scary for the children [...]

Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation’s 21st Annual Nichols Cup raises $1 million and counting for local children’s charities

2023-03-02T16:02:51-05:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

The Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation wrapped up its 21st Annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala at Fiddlesticks Country Club on Monday, Feb. 21, raising $1 million and counting in net revenue to serve abused and at-risk children in Southwest Florida. To date, the annual fundraiser has raised more than $16 million in [...]

Charity for Change receives $15,000 grant from Arthrex

2023-03-01T13:23:15-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , , |

Charity for Change received a $15,000 grant from Arthrex for improving the emotional well-being and academic performance of at-risk students through its learning program. With the $15,000 grant, Charity for Change will produce new educational videos which will be used as teaching tools for students in grade levels pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The program uses [...]

‘Golfing Fore a Great Cause’ at Topgolf raises $10,290

2023-02-23T14:06:23-05:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $10,290 at Golfing Fore a Great Cause, a fundraising event at Topgolf that raised money for programs benefiting children and teens in foster care.  Golfing Fore a Great Cause featured an evening of golf, entertainment, prizes and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds support the foundation’s Children’s Needs Program, [...]

Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo raises $2,504 to support Captains for Clean Water

2023-02-23T13:44:47-05:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

The 7th annual Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo raised $2,504 to support Captains for Clean Water (CFCW) and its mission to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems for the use and enjoyment of all.  The event came just one day after Sunshine Ace Hardware President Michael Wynn presented Captains for Clean Water with a $25,000 [...]

Family Initiative to host 2023 Autism Acceptance Awards on April 29

2023-02-22T11:40:10-05:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |

The culmination of April’s Autism Acceptance Month coincides with Family Initiative’s Autism Acceptance Awards Gala at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. The Gala will begin with a cocktail hour where guests can mix, mingle and bid on an impressive array of auction items. Guests will enjoy dinner, live music, an exciting [...]

Lee BIA Builders Care’s BBQ, Bands & Brew returns April 15

2023-02-21T10:56:50-05:00February 21st, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , |

Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning on April 15 to a new venue, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. The 12th annual event features Southwest Florida’s top pit masters competing for the title of “Best BBQ in Town,” as well as live music from local headlining bands, [...]

Pace Center for Girls announces honorees of 15th annual Grande Dames Tea

2023-02-17T11:17:55-05:00February 17th, 2023|Categories: Awards and Recognition, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Pace Center for Girls, Lee has named Rose Govan, Sunny Lubner and Debbie Prather as the honorees of its 15th annual Grande Dames Tea, to be recognized for their significant impact on the community on April 4 at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers. Each year, Pace’s Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization’s [...]

Jazz on the Harbor set for March 30 in Punta Gorda

2023-02-14T15:29:47-05:00February 14th, 2023|Categories: Brands that Inspire, Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The sounds of smooth jazz will again be echoing across Charlotte County at the third annual Jazz on the Harbor, a music and culinary event that benefits the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. Jazz on the Harbor will be held March 30 at Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda. The event features passed [...]

‘Galentine’s Night’ event set for Feb. 13 in Sarasota

2023-02-13T10:01:27-05:00February 13th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

Women across Sarasota and Manatee counties are invited to Galentine’s Night on Feb. 13 for an evening of pampering with their girlfriends. Galentine’s Night attendees will enjoy champagne spritzers, appetizers, mini makeovers, acupuncture, complimentary body stretches, and opportunities to shop and win gift baskets through a raffle. Galentine’s Night will run from 5 to 7 [...]

Pace Center for Girls, Lee to host 15th annual Grande Dames Tea on April 4

2023-01-31T14:56:40-05:00January 31st, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

Pace Center for Girls, Lee has announced its 15th annual Grande Dames Tea presented by B. Pat O’Rourke, taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Each year, Pace’s Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization’s guiding principles and [...]

Partners In Care releases race schedule for head and neck cancer fundraiser across the country

2023-01-30T13:27:05-05:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , |

With a goal of raising funds to support head and neck cancer, Partners in Care has released its 2023 race schedule. The races will be hosted across the country, with both an in-person and a virtual option with a timed 5k run or 2-mile walk. All money raised from the races will be used locally [...]

Wonder Gardens partners with Florida Everblades to raise money at Feb. 11 game

2023-01-26T11:09:39-05:00January 26th, 2023|Categories: Events, Fundraising, Media Relations, News, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , |

The Florida Everblades hockey team has partnered with Wonder Gardens to help raise funds for the Bonita Springs attraction at the Everblades game against the Orlando Solar Bears at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Hertz Arena. Wonder Gardens supporters will receive a $6 discount on the price of premium level seats, and Wonder Gardens will [...]

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