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A Fundraiser to Remember
Medically fragile infants, some as young as only a few months old, will have safer more comfortable sub-acute care thanks to the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority’s “An Affair To Remember” fundraiser.
Held at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club, on April 1st, the gala raised more than $34,000. These funds will be used to purchase cribs specially designed for the needs of infants requiring sub-acute care.
The event was Beta Sigma Phi’s fifth fundraiser for the Center and continues a long history of support for the Center by the Sorority.
“We’re so proud of our efforts over the last five years, and what we have been able to accomplish for the Broward Children’s Center,” said Event Chair, Sue Nelson.
Special thanks to all of the Sisters of Beta Sigma Phi for their hard work and dedication, and most importantly to all our friends in the community for making this event the success it has been.”
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Celebrity Bartenders
Serve up
a
Disney World Adventure
Bill McGough and Mike Bonner's Celebrity Bartender Night at Lighthouse Point’s Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille has raised $27,000 for trips to Disney World for medically fragile residents of Broward Children's Center's Group Home and CompCare's skilled nursing facility.
With the help of the the famous Bonner’s Babes the event included live auctions, door prizes, and raffles to finance the costs of transporting and caring for medically fragile individuals on trips to Disney World.
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 Center Names New
Director of Nursing
Children’s Comprehensive Care Center (CompCare) has named Carole Jenkins as its new Director of Nursing. Jenkins has more than two decades of experience in critical care, case management, and infection control. More
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Bishop Frade Blesses
New
Intergenerational Initiative
The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade, Bishop of Southeast Florida has visited Broward Children’s Center’s new Building Bridges Preschool at St. Martin’s to bless an intergenerational care initiative.
The new Preschool seeks to mingle community seniors with preschool children to encourage mentoring, education and nurturing across generations. The concept will see seniors and children work together on daily activities, including literacy programming. More |
A Record Year  for
Miles For Smiles
The third annual Miles for Smiles charity walk raised a record $20,000 for therapeutic programming for young residents of Broward Children’s Center’s skilled nursing and group home facilities.
More than 200 people attended the event, another record for the 4.2 mile walk held at the Pompano Beach Air Park in March. Congratulations to all those who completed the event and raised funds to improve the lives of children with special needs. A special thanks to board member and long-time Center supporter Peter Maitland, who was the event’s most successful fundraiser. |
Center Wins School Board Contract
Broward Children’s Center has been awarded a School Nursing Services grant from the School Board of Broward County that will see the Center provide nursing assistance to children with special needs in Broward County Schools.
The Center won the right to provide services following a highly competitive bid process, earning a score of 86 out of a possible 100. The contract duration is three years and will see Center nurses accompany children with significant medical needs to and from school and during the school day. The Center’s Development Manager, Giselle Barragan and Sophia Moore, HomeCare Nursing Director headed the successful application. |
Week of the
Young Child
Broward Children’s Center has celebrated the Week of the Young Child with a carnival at its North Preschool. Children enjoyed games, hands on science exhibitions, an ice cream bar, and a visit from a Fairy Princess.
The Week of the Young Child seeks to recognize the needs of young children and thank teachers and other adults who work to build better futures for all children. Week of the Young Child is celebrated across the country by hundreds
of local organizations working to improve opportunities for all young children. The event is coordinated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
“Early learning experiences are crucial to the healthy development and growth of young children,” said Molly Burke, Center Lead Teacher and ESE Specialist. “This event is an opportunity for all of us to recognize the importance of quality education as an investment in the futures of young children, right across the spectrum of physical and cognitive levels.”
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