For the second straight year, the Child Life program at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital has received a Child Life, Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders grant from the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. (AAFC). The $1,500 award will continue funding special psychosocial care packages for siblings of pediatric cancer patients.
As an eighth grader, Haley’s days were filled with dance practices, competitions and youth theater. But after an unusual and alarming fever, Haley’s family requested bloodwork and were advised they needed the care of a children’s hospital. She was transported to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital where she…
A new gift from Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) brings the total raised by the 2025 Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament to a whopping $100,000 in support of CMN Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.
After an extensive overhaul, we're thrilled to reopen Unit 44 of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. This top-to-bottom renovation features upgrades with each of our youngest patients in mind.
The 20th annual Fishing for Kids Saltwater Trout Tournament made a splash at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla. The event brought together a record-setting 110 boats for a day of sunshine and sport on Saturday, April 26.
Over the weekend of April 11-13, Extra Life gamers took to the tabletop to raise money for their local children’s hospitals. Tabletop Weekend unites all gamers to play board games, collectible card games, Tabletop RPGs, and more to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Genevieve Saulino’s journey began before she took her first breath. Doctors discovered three holes in her heart during pregnancy, diagnosing her with congenital heart disease and setting the stage for a challenging, but hopeful, path ahead. After delivery, newborn Genevieve was immediately taken to the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive…
Photo courtesy of DM at UF Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 31st year by uniting the Gainesville and campus community to help “Write the Story” for every child and family who relies on UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. During the weekend of April 5-6, dedicated…
Twenty years ago, a group of maintenance workers at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital came together with a dream. A dream of making a difference in children’s lives. A dream to give back to the hospital in ways they could see. From their determination was born the Fishing for Kids…
The renovations to Unit 44 at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital are nearing completion, bringing a sense of anticipation for the reopening later this spring.
