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All Children's Hospital Guild |
The All Children's Hospital Guild is made up of dedicated volunteers who assist the ACH Foundation by providing resources for children who need the Hospital's services. From a single organization formed in 1949 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Guild has grown to include more than 700 members in nine branches - St. Petersburg Day, Beach, Seminole-Largo, North Pinellas, St. Petersburg Evening, New Port Richey, Sarasota-Manatee, Tampa and Brandon.
The Guild has a current pledge (commitment) of $4 million to provide for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the new replacement hospital under construction. Our Branches host more than 50 fundraising events throughout the year in our effort to support this mission. In the past, funds from Guild activities have helped provide for the current Emergency Center, newborn intensive care unit equipment, a rose and butterfly garden for families and children, as well as the All Children's Hospital Guild Endowed Research Chair in Child Health Policy.
The All Children's Hospital Guild branches include (in order of inception):
St. Petersburg Branch
Major fundraisers include The "Blue Spanish Eyes" and the All Children's Hospital Gift Shop. The "Blue Spanish Eyes", a fashion show and luncheon, will be held on January 18th at Pepin's on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. This Branch meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the All Children's Hospital Education Conference Center.
Beach Branch
Fundraisers of this Branch include a Mrs. Santa Luncheon with fashion show, Carrabba's Luncheons, a Ducky Event as well as other luncheons and card parties. The 2010 Ducky Event ("Ducky Goes Hawaiian") will be held on April 10th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Don Cesar. The Beach branch meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club. Their meetings begin at 10:30 a.m.
Seminole/Largo Branch
The Seminole/Largo Branch hosts many fundraisers including, an annual Seminole Largo Golf Tournament at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club, Bunco nights, The Round Up and Walk-a-thons at local schools. They meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at various locations.
North Pinellas Branch
The North Pinellas Branch is known for hosting Margaritaville Under the Oaks in April. Other fundraisers for this group include an annual Luncheon and Fashion Show and a Day at the Races at Tampa Downs. They meet twice a month alternating between lunch and dinner times.
Evening Branch
The major fundraiser for this Branch is the annual All Children's Hospital Charity Ball called "Razz-Ma-Tazz". This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Ball, which will be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park on January 30, 2010. They also host periodic shopping days and book fairs for Hospital employees and patient families. Their meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at various locations. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a social time beginning at 6:30 p.m.
New Port Richey Branch
The New Port Richey Branch will be debuting their Next Big Thing in November 2009. In addition, these ladies raise funds for our kids by hosting Bunco nights and selling Boyds Bears during the holidays at local bank offices. They meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in various locations.
Sarasota/Manatee Branch
The Sarasota/Manatee Branch is hosting a fabulous evening, entitled "Exotic Ports of Call," on March 6th, 2010 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM at a private exclusive yacht club in Sarasota. The Sarasota/Manatee Branch meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Specialty Care Center of Sarasota. Meeting time is at 9:00 a.m.
Tampa Branch
The Tampa Branch hosts Tampa Bay's Premier Iron Chef Tampa Style, as well as a variety of gatherings and fundraisers throughout the year. This year, Iron Chef will be helf on April 11th from 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at All Children's Specialty Care of Tampa on the second Tuesday of each month, with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.
Brandon Branch
The Brandon Branch hosts Bunco Nights, as well as a variety of gatherings and fundraisers throughout the year. Monthly meetings are held at All Children's Specialty Care of Brandon on the second Thursday of each month, with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.
For more information on joining one of the Guild Branches or to support one of the many Guild fundraising activities, contact Alison Debowsky in the All Children's Hospital Foundation office at 727-767-3879.
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