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The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and companies who’ve made generous contributions, as well as gifts to special events. (Donations reflect cumulative giving since 2011.)

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation appreciates the generosity of the corporations, foundations, and individuals who make a difference in our communities. Their generous support makes a positive impact on the lives of cancer patients in the state of Florida by allowing them to concentrate on fighting cancer, and not worry about paying essential living expenses. Thank you.

Distinguished Supporter ($250,000 to $1,000,000)
  • Abbvie, Inc.

    Cencora

    Bristol-Myers Squibb

    Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Foundation

    Celgene Corporation

    Eisai

    Genentech USA

    Dr. Maen Hussein

    Lyrics for Life Foundation, Inc.

Chairman's Circle ($100,000 to $249,999)
  • Dr. Patrick Acevedo

    Dr. Ahmed Al-Hazzouri

    Dr. Susmitha Apuri

    AstraZeneca

    Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Dr. Andres Bhatia

    Black Diamond Ladies Golf Association

    Dr. Hafeez Chatoor

    Dr. Julia Cogburn

    Community Foundation for Brevard

    Dr. Jennifer Cultrera

    Cypress Cove

    Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

    Dr. Michael Diaz

    Dr. Laura Dickerson

    Exelixis

    Dr. Matthew Fink

    Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    Dr. Lucio Gordan

    Dr. Ralph Gousse

    Bonnie Greene

    Incyte Corporation

    Anonymous

    Dr. Nuruddin Jooma

    Dr. Sachin Kamath

    Karen and Ron Kay

    Dr. Fadi Kayali

    Dr. Vijay Patel

    Dr. Vipul Patel

    PatientPoint

    Dr. Miguel Pelayo

    Dr. Ivor Percent

    Robert Petit

    Anyonymous

    Dr. Michael Raymond

    Dr. Mark Rubin

    Dr. Raul Storey-Rojas

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Dr. Scott Tetreault

    The Vincent and Carol W. Dean Family Charitable Foundation

    Dr. Jay Wang

    Dr. David Wenk

Leadership Circle ($75,000 to $99,999)
  • Amgen, Inc.

    Dr. Jennifer Ball

    Boca Royale Women's Golf Association

    Cure On Wheels

    Dr. Imad El-Jassous

    Dr. Faithlore Gardner

    Dr. Christopher George

    Dr. Amir Harandi

    Gary Jones*

    Dr. Kapisthalam Kumar

  • Dr. Julio Lautersztain

    Dr. Andrew Lipman

    Dr. Christopher Lobo

    Dr. Don Luong

    Dr. Victor Melgen

    Wayne and Hattie Nicarry

    Dr. Hitesh Patel

    Pfizer, Inc.

    Dr. Pablo Reyes

    Dr. Silvia Romero

  • Sandra Rowland

    Sanofi

    Dr. Shalin Shah

    Dr. Vu Tran Ho

    Dr. Marays Veliz

    Dr. Robert Waide Weaver

    Dr. Gail Wright

    Dr. Vance Wright-Browne

    Dr. Lane and Terri Ziegler

Ambassador ($50,000 to $74,999)
  • Dr. Roy Ambinder

    Dr. Jorge Ayub

    Patty and Jay Baker

    Dr. Rafael William Blanco

    Dr. Richard Buck

    Dr. Mamta Choksi

    Dr. Manuel De la Puerta

    Dr. Alpana Desai

    Dex Imaging, Inc.

    Dr. Janice Eakle

    Dr. Raymond Esper

    Dr. Maria Regina Flores

    Shelly Glenn

    Dr. Alexander Glick

  • Dr. William B. Grow

    Guardant Health

    Dr. Douglas Heldreth

    Dr. Renjitha Ignatius

    Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Dr. Mary Li

    M. Elizabeth Bennett Revocable Trust

    Dr. Joseph Mace

    Margaret F. Kechler Trust

    Dr. Magda Melchert

    Herb Moller

    Dr. Pareshkumar Patel

    Dr. Shachar Peles

    Dr. John Peterson

  • Pharmacyclics

    Terri and Brad Prechtl

    Dr. James Reeves

    Dr. Wasif Riaz

    Dr. Frank Rodriguez

    Dr. Arsh Singh

    Etta and Lionel Smith

    James and Ann Strenk

    Dr. Yaman Suleiman

    The Andrew and Judith Economos Foundation

    Truist Bank

    Unlimited Systems

    Dr. Syed Zafar

    Dr. Egberto Zayas

Grand Benefactor ($25,000 to $49,999)
  • Jean Ackerman

    AdventHealth

    Dr. Syed Ahmed

    Michael Aizenstadt

    Dr. Geethanjali Akula

    Dr. Christopher Alexander

    Dr. Wael Alokeh

    Amazing Race for Charity

    David Barton

    Dr. Gregoire Bergier

    Dr. Brian Berry

    Dr. Viralkumar Bhanderi

    Dr. Sawsan Bishay

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    The Paul and Jennifer Brady Charitable Fund

    Dr. Luis Carrascosa

    Paul Chadwick

    Dr. Kerry Chamberlain

    Colleen and Robert Chappell

    Dr. Luis Chu

    Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    Dr. Uday Dandamudi

    Dr. Hugo Davila

    Dr. Servillano Dela Cruz

    Jill DeSimone

    Dr. Paul Dodd

    Dr. Kathleen Doughney

    Thomas Drago

    Flatiron Health

    Dr. Gustavo Fonseca

    Dr. Sunil Gandhi

    Dr. Larry Gandle

    Dr. Todd Gersten

  • Dr. Howard Goodman

    Dr. Vivian Griffin

    Dr. Joel Grossman

    Dr. Elizabeth Guancial

    Dr. Shemin Gupta

    Dr. Lowell Hart

    Dr. William Harwin

    Health First

    Heron Therapeutics, Inc.

    IntegraConnect

    Dr. Vasundhara Iyengar

    Janssen Biotech, Inc.

    Dr. Rebecca Kosloff

    Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni

    Lockton

    Lund Capital

    Dr. Scott Lunin

    Dr. Vikas Malhotra

    Dr. Idelfia Marte

    Dr. Arthur Matzkowitz

    Dr. Noel Maun

    Dr. Michael McCleod

    Dr. Elisabeth McKeen

    Dr. Edgar Miranda

    Dr. Kottapurath Moideen

    Dr. David Molthrop

    Multhauf Foundation LTD

    Natera

    Network For Good

    Dr. Shilpa Oberoi

    Optimal Outcomes

    Kathy and Colin Cornhill*

    Dr. Y. K. Peter Park

  • Dr. Anjan Patel

    Dr. Manish Patel

    Dr. Mary Kay Peterson

    Dr. Marilyn Raymond

    Dr. Craig Reynolds

    Dr. Mark Robbins

    Dr. Rakesh Rohatgi

    Richard Ruch

    Dr. Padmaja Sai

    Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

    Nina and Todd Schonherz

    Seagen

    Dr. Joseph Sennabaum

    Dr. Amit Shah

    Dr. Caryn Silver

    Dr. Avram Smukler

    Dr. Andres Soriano

    Dr. Daniel Spitz

    Swim Across America

    Tampa Bay Lightning

    Dr. Huayang Tang

    Dr. Koteshwar Telukuntla

    Tesaro, Inc.

    Dr. Sandeep Thaper

    The Patterson Foundation,
    C/O Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    Ann Topping*

    Thomas Uhler

    Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta

    George Singler*

    Dr. David Wright

    Stacy and Carlton C. Wright

Benefactor ($15,000 to $24,999)
  • Dr. Jose Alemar

    Alltrust Insurance

    American Legion Auxiliary 252

    Ray Bailey

    Dr. Ayman Barakat

    Be Great Like Kate Foundation

    Dr. Karin Bigman

    Dr. Richard Brown

    Dr. Jeffrey Bubis

    Dr. Ernesto Bustinza

    Dr. Elizabeth Byron

    Simon Canasi

    C.A.R.E (Cancer Advocacy Resources Education)

    Dr. Stefani Capone

    Sarah Cevallos

    Chappell Roberts

    Barbara Clay

    Clovis Oncology

    Karen Crupi

    Dendreon Pharmaceuticals

    Dr. Ramana Dutt

    Michael Eddy

    Dr. Gina Elhammady

    Eluned and Edward Russell Charitable Foundation

    Jeffery Esham

    Evie's Golf Center, Inc.

    Dr. Adewale Fawole

    Kirsten Ferrara

    Florida Everblades

    George and Sandy Garfunkel

    Dr. Paul Gonter

    Halifax River Yacht Club

    Dr. William Harrer

    Dr. Eric Harris

    Dr. Nalini Hasija

    Dr. William Harrer

  • Dr. Eric Harris

    Dr. Nalini Hasija

    Jim Henning

    Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

    Rose Huro

    Kari Hyde

    IP Datasystems

    Dr. Meera Iyengar

    Dr. Ananth Iyer

    Dr. Blessy Jacob

    Johnlou Family Foundation

    Harold Jones Jr.

    Dr. Mehnaz Junagadhwalla

    Dr. Geetha Kamath

    Dr. Elizabeth Kent

    Dr. Mudussara Khan

    Dr. Richard Knipe

    Jill and Ken Kummer

    Paul LeBlanc

    Leland Foundation Inc

    Dr. Robin Lifton

    Logic Technology Inc

    Dr. Eric Lubiner

    Dr. Richard McDonough

    Dr. Noor Merchant

    Stephanie Milner

    Terri and Steve Moellers

    Moulder Family Foundation

    Multhauf Foundation

    Myriad Genetics

    Dr. Amy Nance

    Richard and Linda Offenbacher*

    Oncology Managers of Florida, Inc.

    Kapilaben K. Patel

    Paul H. Pusey Foundation

    Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.

  • Dr. Shilen Patel

    Linda and Jeffrey Phipps Sr.

    Dr. Carlos Ramirez

    Dr. Vanrajsinh Rana

    Dr. V. Upender Rao

    Dr. Raju Rao

    Lynn Rasys

    Dr. Praveen Reddy

    Michelle Robey

    Dr. Neal Rothschild

    S&J Family Fund at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay

    Dr. Napoleon Santos

    Dr. Michael Scott

    Peter Scott-Hansen

    Kathleen Scotti

    SDI Diagnostic Imaging

    SEC Foundation LLC

    Dr. Sonalee Shroff

    John Sodeika

    Dr. Gerald Sokol

    Carol Spira

    Taiho Oncology

    Takeda Pharmaceuticals

    John Teti Jr.

    Teva Oncology

    Dr. Rambabu Tummala

    Dr. Ana Van Der Wall

    Verastem, Inc.

    Victorian Dental

    Dr. Augusto Villegas

    Rick and Sue Volkers

    Nathan Walcker

    Dr. Judy Wang

    Mark Wintrub

Friend of the Foundation ($10,000 to $14,999)
  • Dr. Lalit Aneja

    Anonymous

    Brian Ansay

    Ramon Arredondo

    Arthrex Charitable Giving Program

    Fay Baldwin

    Bayer Pharmaceuticals

    Jackie Bearse

    Dr. Rasha Beg

    Elaine Bentley

    Dr. Barry Berman

    Bernard F. & Mary Ann Powell Foundation, Inc.

    Blue Ocean Brokerage

    Boulevard Tire Center

    Dan Branch

    Brown & Brown

    The Effect Group

    Dr. Liliana Bustamante

    CareCentrix

    Caris Life Sciences

    Center for Special Needs Trust Administration, Inc.

    Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

    City Sanctuary Church

    Patricia Daley

    DeLand Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression

    Kathleen and George Doehner

    Phebe and Peter Elliott

    Empath Health

    Doug Esson

    Estate of Alicia Dawn Emond

    Fit2Run

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Treasure Coast

    Florida Crystals Corporation

    Laurie Forand

    Brian Fulton

    Fun Spot of Florida

    Georgianna Community Church, Inc.

    George and Sandy Garfunkel

    Grisco Consulting, LLC**

    Michele Guffanti

    Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Inc.

    Gulfside Healthcare Services

  • Dr. Eva Gupta

    Sue Hanlon

    Dr. James Harris

    Dr. Cherylle Hayes

    Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

    Jean and Leo Hertzog

    Carley Hollis

    Howard and Elaine Specter Charitable Fund

    Dr. Muhammad Imam

    Inspire Oncology, LLC

    IQVIA Inc. dba Astrazeneca

    Joyce Jackowski

    Jewish Communal Fund

    Mohammad Kamal

    Carene and Frederick Kengeter

    Dr. Antonella Leary

    Dr. Li Li

    LoCo Tampa Bay

    Luitpold Pharmaceuticals

    Char Lupke

    Gerda Maceikonis

    LWR Communities LLC

    Cecil Duncan MacRae

    Mainstreet Community Bank

    Trey McKelvin

    Shawn Mecchella

    Kelly & Rusty Melle

    Dr. Victor Mena

    Merck

    Modivcare

    Moffitt Cancer Center

    Morgan Stanley

    Dr. Daniel Morris

    Cynthia and Charlie Morton

    Alan Murray

    Dr. Yallappa Nadiminti

    Nanostring Technologies

    Adele Naugle

    NCH Healthcare Foundation

    Dr. Philip Ndum

    Joyce Nelson

    NeoGenomics Laboratories

    Raymond Netherwood

  • New York Yankees Tampa Foundation

    North Dale Development LTD

    Octapharma

    Tim O'Donohue

    Omega Office Systems

    Onyx Pharmaceuticals

    Dr. Stephen Orman

    Vipul and Shilpa Patel

    Dhvanit Patel

    Swati Pathak

    Margaret Powers

    Radiology Regional Center

    Raymond James Financial Services

    Stephen Regular

    Florence Robbins

    Amber Rodriguez

    Denise Rousseau

    Dr. Christopher Sequeira

    Dr. Vina and Ramesh Shah

    Sobi, Inc.

    Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

    Peter Stratton

    Stripe

    Dr. Joseph Sullivan

    The CM Group

    The Michael & Carmen Humphrey Foundation

    The Murray Clark Family Fund

    Tom Watts Memorial, Inc.

    David Tyson

    UBS Donor-Advised Fund

    Meg Vona

    Dawn Waldorf

    Walt and Gerry Mattson Charitable Fund

    Jeri and Dave Watsonf

    Ruth and Robert Weaver

    Wendover Corporation

    Dr. Robert Whorf

    Norma Winzell

    Dr. Mahender Yellu

    Dr. Wenqing Zhang

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals

    Theresa Ziegler

* Member
**Member

Beginning March 2026, Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation is launching “Nourish Hope,” a new food program designed to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among adult cancer patients and their families in Florida. Nourish Hope will provide grocery gift cards to recipients of the FCS Foundation financial assistance program, helping them access nutritious food during their cancer treatment journey.

Beginning March 2026, Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation is launching “Nourish Hope,” a new food program designed to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among adult cancer patients and their families in Florida. Nourish Hope will provide grocery gift cards to recipients of the FCS Foundation financial assistance program, helping them access nutritious food during their cancer treatment journey.

 

Patients will receive their $100 gift card once they have been approved for assistance.

Escape to Bali’s Breathtaking Beauty

Enter to win a luxury getaway for six in the heart of Indonesia!

Soak up the Essence of Bali, Indonesia for eight days and seven nights at the Bali Double V Villa for up to six people, including round trip airport transfers, unrestricted access to Atlas Beach Club, a private chef and an on-call driver with private luxury vehicle. (land only).

1 Chance for $25, 3 Chances for $50, and Lucky 7 Chances for $100.*

Enter Drawing

*Suggested donation

Terms and Conditions: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Cost of food prepared is the responsibility of the traveler. Travel is valid for 18 months from date of issue. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation prior to arrival may be subject to forfeiture of reservations and funds.

Dine + Dive Event

Dine + Dive is a fine art, food and wine event igniting all of the senses to benefit the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art! Guests will view several of the 2025 UMA sculptures before they head to their permanent underwater home, mingle with the artists, and sample delish food and more than 50 wines from around the world. Taking place April 30, 2025, at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, FL.

Meet Antonio Azzato

Inspired by the iconic Las Meninas painting by Diego Velázquez, Spanish-based artist and sculptor Antonio Azzato has brought dozens of largen-than-life sculptures to the streets of Madrid since 2018, using them to raise money for various charities. Now, for the first time, he is partnering with the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation to submerge a special, one-of-a-kind Menina statue in the Underwater Museum of Art, located off the coast of Florida. This unique sculpture will foster new coral growth and marine life as part of a man-made reef. Just as the ocean symbolizes the resilience and renewal found in the cancer journey – turning pain into hope and struggle into new beginnings.

About the Underwater Museum of Art

The Underwater Museum of Art is the first presentation of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA)’s Art In Public Spaces Program and was produced in collaboration with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA). The purpose of the UMA is to create art that becomes marine habitat, expanding fishery populations and providing enhanced creative, cultural, economic and educational opportunities for the benefit, education and enjoyment of residents, students and visitors in South Walton.

Celebrate With a Donation

There are many special events in life that give us reason to celebrate: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, a team win…or even reaching a long sought-after milestone. Instead of sending flowers or a gift, consider celebrating something or someone by making a donation to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation! Your gift will help a cancer patient with household bills so they can concentrate on something really worth celebrating – getting better. What a powerful way to celebrate something, or someone, very important to you!

Double Your Donation

You could double or triple your annual gift to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation if you or your spouse works for or has retired from a company with a matching gift program. Complete a matching gift form from your human resources office and send it in with your gift.

In Memory/Honor Of

One touching way to show support is through giving in honor or memory of a loved one. If you’ve lost someone to cancer or want to honor someone currently engaged in their brave fight, a contribution in their name can be a powerful way to recognize their journey in a meaningful way. Your donations can represent personal messages of love, support, and resilience, and will directly help those currently navigating the ups and downs of their own cancer journeys.

Monthly Recurring Donations

Your generous donations make a real difference, and we’ve made it even easier to support our cause with our monthly recurring giving program. Consistent financial support allows us to plan better and provide uninterrupted assistance to those we serve. Your sustained commitment can help a vulnerable individual in the most crucial time of their life. Remember, even small donations can make a massive impact!

Meet Antonio Azzato, the visionary behind the Las Meninas Sculpture Project. To continue the successful and positive spirit of the Las Meninas project in Madrid, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) and Healing Arts in Medicine are bringing Antonio Azzato’s vision to the United States for the first time.

Azzato was born and raised in Venezuela and has Italian and Spanish roots. He has raised more than 550K euros for different charitable foundations. His experience in the engineering, business, marketing, and interior design fields has given him the technical and artistic training to develop his Meninas Gallery project, which has positioned the silhouette of the Menina as the new icon of the city of Madrid, where he currently resides. Learn more about Antonio here.

The History of "Las Meninas"

Painted by Diego Velázquez in 1656,“Las Meninas” translates to Ladies in Waiting.  Considered a masterpiece depicting life in the court of King Philip IV of Spain, the painting represents a turning point in art history for the way in which Velázquez broke from the stiff formal portraits that typically defined royal subjects.

What is the Las Meninas Sculpture Project?

Inspired by the iconic painting “Las Meninas,” which translates to “Ladies in Waiting,” Spanish artist and sculptor Antonio Azzato created larger than life-size statues, fashioned in the shape of the Ladies in Waiting in the famous painting, that have been displayed in the streets of Madrid every fall since 2018.  The statues are painted by various Spanish artists and celebrities and used to raise money for different charities.  For the project with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), smaller statues that are white, like a blank canvas, will be distributed to 12 designated FCS clinics. Together with local artists, patients will bring their Las Meninas vision to life, giving each statue its own unique theme and color palette.

One World to Heal

Once complete, the Las Meninas sculptures will be on display in local communities, raising awareness of the extreme healing power of art in medicine. After a months-long tour of the state, each will be placed on auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. The Foundation assists cancer patients in need in Florida with essential everyday living expenses.

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After Your Event

Don’t Forget to Thank Everyone for Their Support

 

  • Thank your sponsors, committee members and other special supporters immediately after the event. A hand-written note, phone call or personal email will be greatly appreciated and will encourage supporters to come back next time!

  • Post ‘Thank You’ messages and photos on social media.

  • Mail a check to:
    Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
    5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210
    Bradenton, FL 34211

  • Once we receive your donation, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you for tax purposes.

 

Thank you for hosting a successful event that helps cancer patients in need!

Use Various Media to Maximize Publicity for Your Event

These publicity tips and tools will help increase exposure for your event through various media, at very little cost. (Media outlets could include local radio, TV and newspapers, community calendars, social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

Create a Timeline to Maximize Publicity

A realistic timeline is important in planning a publicity strategy for your event. Keep this timeline in mind as you put together a publicity plan:

3-4 months before the event:
Identify your target audience based on demographics, interests, and location; develop a targeted media list.

4-6 weeks before the event:
Distribute media materials (i.e., media alert, listing on a community calendar, Facebook posts, Instagram, etc.). Be creative in developing the media materials – what makes your fundraiser different? Media outlets receive hundreds of requests to publicize non-profit events; they can’t publicize everyone – so make sure that YOUR EVENT is so special, different and appealing that it will be hard for the media outlet to resist!

2 weeks before the event:
Make follow-up calls and send e-mails to local media who received the information. Re-send information if they have not received it.

1-2 days before the event:
Email and/or fax a media alert with the basic information about your event (who, what, when, where and why) to the TV news assignment desks and photo desks at the daily or weekly newspapers.

Take Lots of Photos

Photos are a great way to document your event, whether for publicity or simply to share with family and friends. Here are some tips on capturing special moments at your fundraiser:
  • Write out a targeted shot list in advance to make sure you get photos of everything and everyone
  • Take candid and close-up shots that capture the different aspects of your fundraiser
  • Capture images of your sponsors
  • Include three to four people in a photo for the best publicity shot
  • If taking photos on your phone, turn your phone in the horizontal position
  • Send photos to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation for approved use on social media and website (Please make sure you have permission from the individuals in the photo and include their names)

Ideas for Your Fundraiser Event

The following are just a few ideas for your community fundraiser.  We suggest thinking of something you enjoy doing (e.g., book club, cooking, golf, tennis, bingo, music) and working to add a fundraising component into that. This way, you are not starting from scratch and, in addition to giving back to a great cause, you are doing something you love!

FACEBOOK
You can easily raise money on your Facebook page by clicking on “Raise Money” on your post, including a special message of inspiration or in celebration of your birthday or notable anniversary.

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Do you have an upcoming birthday, anniversary, shower, or bar/bat mitzvah? Consider contributing to FCS Foundation, in lieu of personal gifts – and ask your friends and family to do the same. This is a great way to get the kids involved!

COCKTAIL PARTY
Throw a cocktail party in your home or at a local restaurant or bar. Many venues provide great deals for non-profit events. For example, ask your friends to donate $50 per person to attend — if you spend no more than $20 per person on the food, you will have a good amount left over after expenses to donate. Include a chance drawing or auction to increase revenue.

GARAGE SALE
Ask friends and neighbors to clean out their basement or garage for a good cause. Organize a garage sale, and you’ll clean out your house while supporting cancer patients in need in our community at the same time!

GOLF OUTING OR TOURNAMENT
Whether planning a small golf outing with friends and family or a larger tournament for your business, think about making every stroke really count by partnering with us to give back to the patients at FCS Foundation!

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS GIVES BACK
Are you a local independent business owner, restaurant or retail owner who is looking to align with a great cause? Whether donating a percentage of proceeds for a day, or a week, or simply collecting an ‘extra tip’ for the FCS Foundation, you can make a difference while you work.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Kids love to help!  Have fun with your students teaching them about the meaning of philanthropy, with anything from a read-a-thon to a bake sale. Be creative! We’d love to hear about your school fundraiser ideas and stories.

SELL, SELL, SELL!
Many marketing/promotional item companies offer a lot of discounted items. Create T-shirts, bracelets, key chains, etc., and sell them at a price more than your cost to create revenue.

TRIVIA NIGHT
This is a fun way to raise funds while increasing awareness about pediatric illnesses. Host your trivia night at a restaurant or other local establishment and invite between 10 and 50 of your friends and family.

PURSE BINGO
Hold a bingo night and charge people to play ($20 for 4 cards, $40 for 8 cards, etc.) Instead of cash prizes, the prizes are designer or vintage purses that have been donated. One of the trendiest and easiest events to organize!

Getting Started

Deciding to host a community fundraiser for the FCS Foundation is a huge accomplishment in itself — thank you!


Here are 10 steps to help you get started:

1. Form a planning committee. Bring together a group of enthusiastic, dedicated people, who share a passion and interest in raising money for cancer patients and their families. This will increase the probability of a successful event.

2. Brainstorm. Members of your planning committee can brainstorm ideas for your fundraiser. Let your imagination guide you — and be sure to consider the special talents of committee members and their contacts in the community! The more people who participate in the planning phase, the more committed they’ll be later.

3. Choose the “right” event. The type of event you choose should fit the size, interests, talents, goals, and time availability of your planning committee.

4. Identify your target audience. Consider who is most likely to attend and support the type of event you have selected. Will the event appeal to everyone? families? adults only?

5. Develop a budget. Try to identify all the expenses involved with your event (invitations, postage, rental space, signage, food and catering, promotional materials, website, advertising, etc.) Then think about possible sources of funds, including people and companies you know that may be able to donate products (food, equipment) or services (graphic design, printing, photography) to reduce your costs. This will help keep your costs down, which is something everyone will appreciate.

6. Develop an event timeline. A timeline is important in planning a publicity strategy for your event. Work backwards from the event date – publicity should start four to six weeks prior to the event.

7. Schedule the event. Select a time that is appropriate and convenient for those who will be attending. Be sure to check local community calendars for conflicting events.

8. Open a bank account. You may find that you will need to establish a bank account to accommodate incoming revenue and expenses. This can be done by visiting a local bank and creating a business account under your event’s name.

9. Collect all funds. We ask that all event proceeds designated for the FCS Foundation be forwarded to the Foundation within 30 days following the conclusion of your event.

10. Say thank you! Sending thank-you letters, notes, or e-mails to everyone who participated in or supported your event shows your appreciation and reinforces their goodwill about the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
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