This September, we’d like to spotlight the health care heroes who display their expertise and compassion as they care for these children every day.

Stomach pain and severe vomiting led Elie to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Thanks to one world-renowned specialist, she now enjoys a “normal and healthy” life.

Grateful patients announced a fundraising surprise during the virtual celebration.

The 2021 NeSmith Way 5K raised more than $7,500 for the UF Health Pediatric Outreach Fund. This fund is used to support the outreach initiatives of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.

Since college, Townsend has been building the Johnny Townsend Foundation, which raises funds to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Infusion Center and Specialties Clinic at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

The first-ever “Nourish a Nurse” campaign provided UF Health nurses with thousands of treats while raising money for continuing education.

The tournament has raised more than $60K for prostate cancer research at UF Health.

The University of Florida Medical Guild recently pledged $200,000 in support of the UF Health Palliative Care program.

The total reveal was announced during the first-ever drive-through event outside the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

Since 2019, Running for Research has grown in ways its founders never anticipated.