Children's Cancer Center

Are you a young professional looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday while making meaningful connections in the community? Secure one of the final few seats remaining for The Scout Guide's 10th Annual Bestie Brunch, hosted by the Children's Cancer Center's Rising Leaders. This exclusive afternoon at the Children’s Cancer Center features a delicious three-course-brunch with wine pairings and signature drinks. Before brunch is served, you'll have the opportunity to network with other young professionals & browse the marketplace filled with local lifestyle brands, wellness companies, jewelry vendors and more! purchase your ticket here: bestiebrunch.givesmart.com

This month, the Children’s Cancer Center is honored to showcase our partnership with White Whale Solutions. White Whale is a data-driven marketing agency that supports clients across multiple industries to craft compelling narratives and captivating visuals that resonate with an array of audiences. We proudly launched our 50th year with a commemorative logo developed by White Whale and their talented team. Our collaboration continued as they supported the release of our newsletter, inaugural annual report and 2024 Kite Campaign. They even helped us overcome the obstacles imposed by the recent hurricanes, lending their office space for us to host our Saturday SAIL Program and monthly Teen Group. We send our utmost gratitude to David and his entire team at White Whale for sharing in our belief that it takes more than medicine to battle pediatric cancer.

This month, we’d like to give a special cheers to David Tornek and the Meat Market team for all they have poured into the children and families of the Children’s Cancer Center. Meat Market has been a partner of ours since opening their Tampa location in 2019. They have proudly sponsored the infamous sole men shirts at our annual Wine Women & Shoes event while donating countless cases of wine and special dining experiences for our guests to enjoy. For the last two years, their restaurants in Tampa, Boca Raton and Palm Beach have celebrated the new year in style while dedicating portions of the proceeds towards our 30 programs.?From fine dining to philanthropy, the Meat Market continues to set the standard for businesses making a meaningful impact and we are grateful for their unwavering support of our mission.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Angela Devlen for her exceptional facilitation during our annual Board Retreat. Her 15 years of expertise in advising healthcare systems on risk and resiliency were invaluable as we collaborated to shape the future of the Children’s Cancer Center. Thank you, Angela, for your leadership and insights!

The Children's Cancer Center would like to honor the incredible leadership and dedication of Dr. Tebbi and Tina Hunter Greene during their time on the Children's Cancer Center's Board of Directors. As they transition to the honorary board, we celebrate their unwavering commitment to our mission and the countless lives they've touched. Thank you for inspiring us all! ?????

This month, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the generosity of Action Specialty Packaging and the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of MacDill Air Force Base. These two groups of distinctive difference makers have volunteered their time and treasures to bring joy to children and families through our annual Holiday Card Campaign. The 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of MacDill Air Force Base have earned the rank as our preferred engineers of the special holiday card stands. For the last five years, they’ve volunteered their time to help construct the bases and get them ready to be displayed in your local Publix stores throughout the holidays. Building these custom stands is no small task and we couldn’t do it without them. We share the same appreciation for Action Speciality Packaging, a family-operated, proud partner of ours who annually donates the stands for over 170 Publix stores in Florida. Their precision and execution allow for the displays to be both durable and visually appealing, creating an inviting opportunity for customers to support our mission. Thank you to both of these amazing partners for their dedication and generosity in making the Holiday Card Campaign a success. Be sure to check out?cccholidaycards.com?or visit your local Publix to shop for your holiday cards this holiday season!

Children's Cancer Center CEO and Executive Director Patricia O'Leary was invited to join South Tampa Chamber November Membership Luncheon and speak as a part of their Non-Profit Leadership Panel. It was a meaningful opportunity to share insights about the challenges and rewards of leading a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting children and families. We are grateful to the South Tampa Chamber for highlighting the incredible work of local non-profits and fostering collaboration within our community.

This month, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria for hosting a fabulous five course dinner bringing awareness to the Children’s Cancer Center. Held at their Sarasota location, the evening honored Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and drew the community together in support of the over 150 local Sarasota children and families that we serve. Bavaro’s family-first approach combines tradition and community spirit in every dish. They are more than just a dining destination but artists of delicious, authentic Neapolitan pizza. Their Sarasota location was the perfect place to pair great wines with espresso inspired courses made from scratch. Thank you to Bavaro's for bringing your guests together and using your Italian recipes to serve the community!

Thank you so much to the Children’s Cancer Center’s longtime partner and Gelatin Plunge Corporate Challenge winner DEX Imaging for donating their suite to the staff at last night’s Lightning Game! Being able to attend the game as a team outing after a very tumultuous few weeks after the hurricanes allowed the Children’s Cancer Center team to fill up their cups, so they can find creative ways to keep pouring into the children and families we serve.

This September, we are thrilled to recognize Fourth as our Partner of the Month. Fourth is a leader in data-driven workforce and inventory technology for the retail, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. Fourth has been a longtime champion of the Children’s Cancer Center, sponsoring several of our signature events, bringing joy to our families through our holiday adoption and rounding up the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Gasparilla krewe for surprise visits to our programs. Below are a few words from Gene Cabrera, Senior Vice President, about our amazing partnership: “Fourth has been a proud sponsor of the Children Cancer Center for over 8 years. Our involvement is not just at the corporate level, as our employees have all gotten involved and participated in the Holiday Adoption Program as well. All you have to do is visit the CCC once to know and understand why we have chosen this organization to partner with. The work they do and the smiles they put on these family’s faces is amazing. Personally my family including my wife Angel, our kids, and our grandkids all share in adopting a couple of families each year and collectively shop and deliver the gifts to the Children Cancer Center. It’s our favorite part of the holiday season!” Thank you to Gene Cabrera and the entire team at Fourth for understanding it takes more than medicine to battle pediatric cancer.