3RD ANNUAL ‘BREAKFAST WITH THE BLADES’ SET FOR OCT. 31 October 26, 2010

 

Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announces that the 3rd Annual “Breakfast with the Blades” is set for this Sunday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Picone Financial Partners has returned for a third year as presenting sponsor.

 

This year’s Halloween-themed event allows guests to enjoy a gourmet hot breakfast with the full Florida Everblades hockey team.  The Florida Everblades Team (affiliate of The Tampa Bay Lightning) will come out to the annual event to support life-saving care at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. An anonymous donor will match all funds raised to help save the lives of Southwest Florida children. 

 

Auction selections include fantastic trips to experience the romantic holiday magic of Portland, Maine, attend a taping of The Rachael Ray Show in New York City and attend the coveted “2011 NHL Winter Classic” to watch two of the NHL’s finest—Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin battle it out on New Year’s Day at Heinz Field.  Also featured will be a luxury trip to Indianapolis to watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the Indianapolis Colts and an opportunity, inclusive of on-field passes, to see the Philadelphia Eagles play division rival New York Giants.  A rare trip to the Mile High City of Denver is also featured with a luxury package that includes Denver Nuggets versus Utah Jazz tickets. Included in the silent auction will be gourmet dinners, luxury spa packages, Miami Dolphins tickets and getaways to some of the finest golf courses and beach-side resorts.

 

Costumes are welcomed and encouraged at the fun family event. The annual event helps children learn about exercise and active play through interaction with highly-conditioned professional athletes.

 

 

 

Tickets are $100 per person, or $50 for children 12 and under.  Corporate sponsorships and table discounts are available.  To make a reservation to be part of this very special morning supporting local children’s health and wellness, please call 239-985-3550 or visit www.LeeMemorial.Org/Foundation and click on the “events” page.  

CAMEO TO RAISE MONEY FOR LEE COUNTY SENIORS! October 20, 2010

Last year, a group of local businesses formalized their decade-long commitment to the seniors of Lee County and formed CAMEO of Lee County Inc (for Cooperative Associates Marketing Elderly Options).  During this past year, CAMEO has worked diligently to raise funds to help where needed, and is proud to announce that their year-to-date total of donated funds is over $5000.

On Wednesday, November 3^rd, CAMEO is planning its second annual fundraiser – “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” – at PASEO in Ft. Myers.  Like last year’s fundraiser, this one will be full of opportunity for all attendees to win great prizes, including weekend vacations, gift baskets, sporting event tickets, and much more.  The event will be hosted by DJ Dave Alexander, the voice of the Everblades, and feature music, dancing, games of skill, silent auction, and more.

 
“Last year, CAMEO worked hard to raise money to help our local seniors, and we are proud of the job that we did”, says CAMEO’s Marcy Roemer-Smith, chairperson of the fundraising committee.  “This year, we have doubled our goal, and hope to be able to put $10,000 towards social programs and services for our area seniors”.

Tickets for this event are a $30 donation and include admission, appetizers, and a raffle ticket.  Cash bar available.   For more information on CAMEO or to purchase tickets, please contact Dave Kelly at 239-823-3542.

FLORIDA EVERBLADES STAR TOM BUCKLEY TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT TO PLAY IN DAUGHTER’S MEMORIAL GAME September 28, 2010

 

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO BENEFIT

The Lee Memorial Health System announces that Florida Everblades star and jersey-retiree Tom Buckley will take the ice on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. to honor his daughter, Piper Lynne Buckley, who passed away on Christmas Day 2009 at only three years of age. 

The “Pack it For Piper” game will take place at Germain Arena and will feature Tom Buckley and other Florida Everblades alumni as “Piper’s All-Stars” taking on the current Florida Everblades roster.  Former Florida Everblades players scheduled to play with Buckley are: Michael Grenzy, Jason Prokopetz, Colin Nicholson, Brandon Coatler, Ryan Brindley, Brent McDonald, Marc Magliarditi, Keith Anderson, Jim Brown, Bill Kinkel, Mark Pagnutti, Terry Lindgren and fan favorite and fellow jersey-retiree Reggie Berg will fly in to take the ice to honor Piper in support of The Children’s Hospital. 

Silent and live auctions including game-worn jerseys will also give guests an extra opportunity to help save the lives of our community’s tiniest babies. 

Said event organizer Ernie Hartlieb of The Florida Everblades, “We have all been deeply affected by what Tom and Heather have been through during this incredibly sad time.  We have been inspired by their desire to help save the lives of other tiny babies at The Children’s Hospital and wanted to show our support.  Tom was a very impactful Florida Everblades player for many years and his jersey hangs in our rafters because of his many contributions.  We now want to rally around him to show our support and respect for this devastating loss.”

Added Kathy Bridge-Liles, V.P. Women’s & Children’s Services, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, “We are incredibly grateful to the Buckley and Holland families for their amazing support in a time of grief.  Their gift of two GE Giraffe beds to our NICU this past summer has already saved lives and we are deeply moved that they continue to raise money in Piper’s honor to help save our tiniest of patients.” 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the Germain Arena Box Office at 239-948-PUCK (7825). 

All proceeds will benefit the life-saving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.  Piper was born on Oct. 21, 2006 weighing only 3.9lbs.  She was saved by the NICU.

THE “PIPER ALL STARS” TO TAKE ON EVERBLADES September 27, 2010

On Tuesday October 5th, a very special event is taking place at Germain Arena. Florida Everblade alumni, including Tom Buckley, will reunite for a hockey game to benefit the Piper Buckley Foundation. The “Piper All-Stars” will take on the current Everblade team. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased by calling 948-PUCK.

ICE AND DICE February 17, 2010

FLORIDA EVERBLADES “ICE AND DICE” NIGHT TO TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 25^th

BLADES PLAYERS WILL SERVE AS DEALERS FOR THIS FUN NIGHT TO BENEFIT LMHS FOUNDATION

The Florida Everblades announce their inaugural “Ice & Dice Celebrity Charity Casino Challenge”.  The event will take place at Germain Arena on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.  The night of fun, which features the Everblades players as the dealers, benefits Lee Memorial Health System Foundation.
Your $100 donation includes entry to the event, $100 in playing chips, hors d’oeuvre buffet and a drink ticket.  The event will have live entertainment, a silent auction and real casino games including black jack, craps, and roulette.  Go head to head with your favorite Everblades players as they deal you in to win.  At the end of the night, turn your winning chips in to have a chance to win amazing prizes.

This is not a cash exchange event—chips will be used to win prizes only. Call the Everblades at 239-948-7825 ext. 1106 to lock in your spot

December 10, 2009

Members of the Florida Everblades Hockey Team to Deliver Teddy Bears from

Annual “Teddy Bear Toss” to Patients at The Children’s Hospital

Players and members of The Florida Everblades Hockey Organization to surprise pediatric patients with teddy bears and other stuffed animals—all to offer some cheer to the children of our area who are suffering this holiday season.

Where:

The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida at HealthPark in Fort Myers

(Meet in atrium for patient visits at 1 p.m.; or meet in HealthPark Rooms 203 & 204 for player/patient holiday reception at 2 p.m.)

When:           

Monday, Dec, 14, 2009

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – patient visits

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Honey Baked Ham Holiday Reception with Florida Everblades players, Children’s Hospital patients and their families

What:            

Teddy bear and stuffed animal distribution.  Teddy bears and stuffed animals will be donated by fans at the Dec. 12 home game at Germain Arena. 

Why:             

Each December, The Florida Everblades host their annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game where fans bring teddy bears and other stuffed animals to the game as a donation to The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.  When the Everblades score their first goal, the fans toss the stuffed animals onto the ice.  The stuffed toys are then gathered up and delivered in person by the players to the pediatric patients.

HOCKEY! October 23, 2009

I have Everblades Tickets to give you this afternoon!! Make sure you’re listening…….

BREAKFAST WITH THE BLADES October 15, 2009

2nd ANNUAL “BREAKFAST WITH THE BLADES” TO TAKE PLACE OCT. 25TH

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and The Florida Everblades will again partner to raise funds to support the health and wellness of the children in our community by hosting “Breakfast with the Blades”.

The unique event, with net proceeds being directed to programs and treatments at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25th from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs. Guests will be treated to the opportunity to enjoy a full hot breakfast with the players, chat about the upcoming season and get autographs from their favorite stars. 

The full roster of The Florida Everblades is scheduled to attend.  The event is part of The Boston Red Sox Celebrity Event Series and all funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous benefactor. 

Presented by Picone Financial Partners, the event is also sponsored in part by McDonald’s, MacDaddy’s and former Florida Everblades star Tom Buckley and his company McWilliams Buckley & Associates. 

Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children under 12 years of age. 

To purchase tickets or for more information, please call the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation at 239.985.3550.

24TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST October 9, 2009

We have tickets every day to give you for The 24th Annual Oktoberfest presented by The German-American Social Club of Cape Coral.

Congratulations to todays winner, Margaret Campbell from Cape Coral!