Finals are complete, grades are in, “goodbyes” have been said and we have arrived home to spend a long awaited winter break with our families and friends. While we settle in, we must remember that many of the children at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital will spend the holidays inside the hospital walls as they continue to battle their health. Kids like Ayden, Bailey and Wyatt cannot simply take a break from their medical issues as we do from school. We must remember that even though we are not in Gainesville, these children will carry on with routine hospital check-ups and treatments throughout the holiday season.
As we spend time with our families and take part in holiday festivities, we must keep this in mind and continue to advocate and fundraise For the Kids during this season of miracles. The holiday season is a special time that reminds us of our blessings and the gift of giving. One of our most impactful elements is that we have the opportunity and the power to continuously change the lives of our Miracle Families. This break is the perfect time to spread our cause to friends and family in our hometowns. We must remember that the children at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. While we may be farther away from Gainesville, this cause is still as close as ever.
For many children there is no greater gift they could receive than that of good health. With every penny you fundraise, you are able to grant this gift to so many children. This holiday season, we would like to celebrate and thank you with some gifts of our own! Stay tuned for the exciting fundraising incentive gifts we have in store for you while you are #HomeForTheHolidays. In honor of our 100 day countdown, we challenge you to raise $100 from now until December 31st to make this season brighter for every child who spends their holidays in the hospital. Make sure to check out the t-shirt on our Instagram story that anyone who raises $100 will receive!