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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 600 members in nine branches - St. Petersburg Day, Beach, Seminole/Largo, North Pinellas, St. Petersburg Evening, Pasco, Sarasota/Manatee, Tampa and Brandon.
The Guild most recently finished their pledge of $4 million to provide for the 97-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the new replacement hospital. Through the years, the Guild has raised funds for a variety of programs and projects. They have helped provide for Newborn Intensive Care Unit equipment, a Rose and Butterfly Garden for families and staff to enjoy, as well as the All Children's Hospital Guild Endowed Research Chair in Child Health Policy. The Branches host more than 50 fundraising events throughout the year in our effort to support this mission.
The All Children's Hospital Guild branches include (in order of inception):
Major fundraisers include a Fashion Show and the All Children's Hospital Gift Shop. In January, our annual fashion show and luncheon was held at the former Pepin's restaurant in St. Petersburg. This Branch meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the All Children's Hospital Hospital Education Conference Center.
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 Beach branch meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at The Club at Treasure Island.
The Seminole/Largo Branch hosts many fundraisers including, an annual All Children's Charity Golf Tournament at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club, Bunco nights, The Round Up and Walk-a-thons at local schools. They meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at a private residence.
The North Pinellas Branch hosts Margaritaville In the Tropics during April. Other fundraisers for this branch includes an annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 at various locations.
Charity Ball, our signature event, celebrated its 80th year in January 2011. Our theme this year was "And the Winner is...". This year the event was held at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at various locations.
The Pasco Branch, formerly known as New Port Richey Branch, will be hosting several FUN-Fundraising events in 2011. One of our first events, "Adopt-a-Moose and Bunco," will be held on May 20th. The Branch meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at All Children's Specialty Care of Pasco.
The Miracle Ball, our signature fundraising event, was held in March 2011. You can look forward to tantalizing appetizers and libations, a fabulous dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions, and opportunity drawings with special prizes for our guests. We are proud to be a benefactor of the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival held each October at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Our Branch will also host a Bunco Night and Carrabba's Luncheon/Fashion Show. The Sarasota/Manatee Branch meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota.
The Tampa Branch hosts Tampa Bay's Premier Iron Chef Tampa Style in October, as well as a variety of gatherings and fundraisers throughout the year. Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at various locations.
The Brandon Branch hosts the annual Spring event in April, Bunny Brunch Spring Eggtravaganza, and Bunco Nights, as well as a variety of gatherings and fundraisers throughout the year. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at All Children's Specialty Care of Brandon
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.
Among other programs, the All Children's Hospital Guild supports Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services at All Children's Hospital. ABA offers individualized assistance for children with challenging behavior, their families, and other caretakers, as well as supports professionals from various other disciplines at ACH. ABA Services are designed to identify the purposes behavior serves for a child and to develop interventions focused on preventing problems, teaching replacement skills, and responding effectively to behavior. The goals of intervention are not only to improve behavior, but also to enhance the overall quality of life for children and families.