Community Council
The Community Council is a volunteer group that was created to support Miami Children's Hospital Foundation (MCHF) in its mission to raise funds and awareness of Miami Children's Hospital (MCH). The diverse members are wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that no child will ever have to leave this region to receive state-of-the-art pediatric care. Since the Committee’s inception in 1982, members have assisted the Foundation with its annual fundraising programs as well as held their own activities all for the benefit of MCH. A very welcoming team, the Community Council is very involved in not just MCHF and MCH but also in our community at large. Community Council is always interested in attracting new volunteers and welcomes your participation.
Community Council Executive Board Members 2007-2008
Susan Morton, President
Nereida DiPauli, 1st Vice President
Jean Stark, 2nd Vice President
Debra Schottenstein, Secretary
Sherry Solowey, Budget Director
For more information on the Community Council or to learn how to join, please contact Ann Lyons, VP of Programs & Donor Relations, at 786.268.1830 or alyons@mchf.org
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Hugs & Kisses
A dedicated group of Moms and Friends of MCHF and MCH who contribute time, energy and support through an annual fundraising event known as the Hugs & Kisses Family Fun Day. A very active committee of mostly women, it provides an amazing energy to the organization and also brings the children into the forefront. The Family Fun Day is intended to raise funds and awareness for children in need of state-of-the-art pediatric healthcare services.
For information regarding the MCHF Hugs & Kisses committee and participation, please contact Ann Lyons, VP of Programs & Donor Relations, at 786.268.1830 or alyons@mchf.org.
MCHF Auxiliary
This 57-year-old Miami Children’s Hospital committee has been an institution of innovation and support to MCH – "Diamond of the South". The dedication of the Auxiliary has always been active in their support of MCH through contributions and the annual crowning of the Queen of Hearts, an event that is eagerly awaited by over 350 attendees. The celebration of the crowning of the Queen is an opportunity for fundraising and networking, as the Auxiliary exists to support the Foundation and Hospital.
For more information on MCHF Auxiliary and participation, please contact Ann Lyons, VP of Programs & Donor Relations, at 786.268.1830 or alyons@mchf.org
Children’s Brain Trust
The Children’s Brain Trust is a volunteer group of Miami Children's Hospital Foundation. These are very special volunteers whose sole mission is to support Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) Brain Institute. They are committed to establishing the Institute as an internationally recognized center of excellence in pediatric neuroscience.
For more information about the Children’s Brain Trust, please contact Connie Kazanjian, VP of Development, at 786.268.1845 or ckazanjian@mchf.org.
Children’s Craniofacial Association
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation’s Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCFA) is a unique volunteer organization to MCHF. CCFA was created by parents of children affected by craniofacial anomalies. With the creation of CCFA at Miami Children’s Hospital, parents have found not just the needed support from one another, but the organization has enabled the volunteers to increase awareness of the abnormalities and to ensure that treatment is available. To experience Camp Superstar, click here.
Funds raised by CCFA are used to:
- Facilitate a parent support group
- Create awareness among craniofacial families, health care providers and the public at large
- Generate funds to purchase new medical equipment for MCH’s CCFA center
- Inform elected officials of ways to protect and assist children and families affected by craniofacial abnormalities
For more information please contact Ann Lyons, VP of Programs & Donor Relations, at 786.268.1830 or alyons@mchf.org.