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In 2018, parents Karolina and Shane’s world turned upside down. Their 21-year-old son, Austyn, was in a horrific car accident. As the fire department tried to cut Austyn from his car,  they became increasingly afraid he may die before they could rescue him.   

Adam and Geri Goldstein, along with Dominic “Dom” and Linda Nori, hosted a fundraising dinner this past April in support of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. The event aimed to raise funds to provide comprehensive care to babies and children facing complex medical challenges.

For the past 15 years, Betty and Vic Gilbert have been the caretakers of one of the most beloved spots inside Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Jaime Fletcher, MSN, RN, CPN

As a leader in healthcare, Aetna, a CVS Health Company, focuses on increasing access to quality health care services and helping people on their path to better health. With that overarching goal in mind, through meaningful collaborations, measurable philanthropic investments and proactive responses to community needs, Aetna supports low-income, underserved and minority communities to help remove barriers individuals and families face when accessing health care services.

Recently, through a $2 million pledge to the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Orlando Health completed renovations to the Orlando Health ORMC floor 7B Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit. Renovations will be completed this spring for floor 5B Cardiac Intervention Unit - both of which cater to recovering cardiac patients.

Neeraj Desai, MD, and Avani M. Desai have been active donors, volunteers and advocates of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies for nearly a decade. Since 2012, Dr. Desai has been a part of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine division, working closely with community obstetricians to deliver the highest quality care to women during their pregnancy. Avani is a leader in her field, serving as the President of Tampa-based Schellman & Company, LLC – in 2018, she was the only minority head of a “Top 100” CPA firm, and one of only a handful of female leaders. 

For these teams, fundraising for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a part of their culture and creates an inspiring atmosphere each day of the month. Each warehouse is unique in its fundraising, not only asking members to donate at the register, but also hosting potlucks, dress-up days, dance parties and so much more.

Did you know these facts about The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families? Find out more about our programs as we continue to celebrate 20 years of serving at-risk families in Central Florida.