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 All Children's Hospital Gift Shop, Drug Store and a Fashion Show/Luncheon in January. 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/Golf Tournament at the St. Petersburg Country Club as well as other luncheons and card parties. 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 on the third Monday of each month alternating between lunch and dinner times.

Evening Branch

The major fundraiser for this Branch is the annual All Children's Hospital Charity Ball. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Ball, which will be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park on February 21, 2009. 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 "Moonlight Over Rio," at the Crosley Estate in Sarasota.  They also produce a fun evening of Bunco.  The Sarasota Manatee Branch meets on the first Thursday of each month at an area RE/MAX office. Meeting time is at 9 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. 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.

For more information on joining one of the Guild Branches or to support one of the many Guild fundraising activities, contact Avril Osburn in the All Children's Hospital Foundation office at 727-767-8595.