Chances are, if it’s a sunny day, you can find 10-year-old Owen Maier outdoors doing what he loves most – playing basketball. An avid Los Angeles Lakers fan thanks to legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, there’s still another team that takes up space in his heart.
Photo by Aaron Daye The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation continues to leave a legacy of caring and generosity at the University of Florida. Since 2016, the Schulze Family Foundation has provided more than $400,000 to the UF College of Dentistry to expand a comprehensive children’s oral health and…
The members of Phi Mu at the University of Florida, when compared to the philanthropic endeavors of their Greek Life peers, own a unique perspective on the impact that their yearlong efforts can have on their local community. Phi Mu is the only sorority that is…
Stop Children's Cancer presents a renewed gift of $1 million to support cancer research and clinical trials in the UF College of Medicine division of hematology and oncology.
Words can’t do justice to the pain that is felt by families who experience losing a child. In the halls of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, a new initiative is underway to help provide additional solace to families grappling with the grief that accompanies such circumstances. Through the…
Photo courtesy of UF Dance Marathon In just one of several displays of philanthropy throughout the year, the Miracle Network Dance Marathon teams at Florida State University and the University of Florida collectively raised an impressive $711,253.52 during their signature fall fundraising events. At UF, Dance Marathon held its…
Twenty-five faculty members from across five colleges were honored with recent appointments to an endowed professorship or chair during UF Health’s 10th annual Celebrating Distinction ceremony held last month. “This is a special moment to celebrate UF Health faculty members and the gift of philanthropy with the donors, families and…
In the early chapters of Ellie Zimmerman’s medical journey, one prevailing theme emerged: against all odds. Her narrative didn’t begin with her birth, however; it took root even before her entrance to the world. Jennifer Zimmerman, Ellie’s mother, found herself unexpectedly relying on the services of UF Health…
The Seminole Radio Control Club (SRCC) hosted their annual Fun-Fly event on Sept. 23, 2023, not only showcasing their passion for radio-controlled aircraft but also raising $1,600 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The impactful fundraiser officially concluded in November when the SRCC presented UF Health staff with a check…
The Sameck family give back to the UF Health Congenital Heart Center to celebrate the memory of their infant daughter, Harley Jo.
