Broward Health Foundation’s “Beach Bash”
Raises Funds for Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina was transformed into a tropical paradise for the Pediatrix Medical Group Broward Health Foundation Beach Bash presented by Aramark Healthcare. More than 430 guests enjoyed an evening of dinner, dancing and beach-themed entertainment, along with silent and live auctions. The sold-out event raised close to $300,000 for Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital at Broward General Medical Center. Tennis great Chris Evert served as honorary chair.
The overwhelming response we received to this event underscores the vital role the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital plays in our community,” said Michael S. Long, president of the Broward Health Foundation.
The event’s live auction raised more than $33,000 and featured such items as a trip to New York City to see Live! with Regis and Kelly; a three hour cruise for 30 people along the Intracoastal Waterway on the elegant Summer Wind Yacht; and Chris Evert offered to give a one-hour tennis lesson to the highest bidder.
The event was part of a fundraising effort for the renovation and expansion of Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. The funds will be used to create a more patient-friendly, integrated and high technology hospital for children and their families. Pediatrix Medical Group was the event’s title sponsor and Aramark Healthcare was the presenting sponsor.
"The renovation and expansion of the hospital and its services will further our efforts to make Chris Evert Children's Hospital a world-class medical facility and one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation," said James G. Thaw, CEO of Broward General Medical Center and Chris Evert Children’s Hospital.
The Broward Health Foundation is the fundraising arm of Broward Health, one of the ten largest public healthcare systems in the nation. The mission of the Broward Health Foundation is to improve the health of the community by providing resources to promote, support and enhance the programs and initiatives of Broward Health. For more information, visit www.BrowardHealthFoundation.org or call 954-712-3980.
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| Diana Metcalf, with Beach Bash Honorary Chairperson Chris Evert and Bernice Schwenke |
Chris Evert with Wil Shriner (left) and Kin Shriner. Wil served as the Beach Bash auctioneer while his brother, known for playing Scott Baldwin on General Hospital, assisted with the auction. |
Chris Evert with Paul Anderson, Broward Health Foundation Chairman of the Board of Directors, and his wife Sarah. |
Chris Evert with Robert Roschman, member, Broward Health Foundation Board of Directors and his wife Lorrie.
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| Chris Evert with James G. Thaw, CEO of Broward General Medical Center and Chris Evert Children’s Hospital and his wife Rebecca Thaw. |
The reception included the steel drum sounds of BBQ Beat.
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Long time supporter of the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, Lorraine Thomas was one of the event’s corporate sponsors. Her guests included (seated, left to right) Anne Ahrens and Johanna Maytin (standing, l to r) Joetta Smith, Patty Grace, Wil Shriner, Chris Evert, Lorraine Thomas and Jan Handley |
Pediatrix Medical Group was the event’s title sponsor. Seated, left to right: Deborah Medel-Guerrero, Sharon Miller, Alan Spitzer, MD; Elaine Spitzer, Ana Otero. Back row, left to right: Rafael Guerrero, Frederick Miller, MD; Chris Evert, Roger Medel, MD; Eduardo Otero, MD. |