Cat Country 98.7 raises more than $132,000 for Studer Family Children's Hospital
Cat Country 98.7 and Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, a proud member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raised more than $132,763 during the station’s Cat Country Cares For Kids Radiothon, presented by Wind Creek Atmore.
The annual event at Cordova Mall raised funds for a new neonatal transport vehicle and provided listeners with the opportunity to hear from children and their parents about the high-quality care and recovery they received at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, which serves the Gulf Coast.
Funds raised during the one-day broadcast completed the campaign to purchase a new neonatal transport vehicle for Studer Family Children’s Hospital. This vehicle is equipped with a specialized incubator capable of delivering a level of care comparable to what a child would receive inside the neonatal intensive care unit.
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, such as Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting the health of future generations, but they can’t do it alone.
Visit childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/how-to-help/#donations to help.
Aetna making $50,000 commitment to the Gulf Coast Kids’ House
Aetna Better Health of Florida, a CVS Health company, is joining the Gulf Coast Kid’s House to launch a new partnership to combat child abuse and human trafficking at 3 p.m. Tuesday at 3401 N. 12th Ave.
Aetna is making a $50,000 commitment to the Gulf Coast Kids’ House, jumpstarting a partnership to expand their school-based program into the Pensacola community and the surrounding areas. The Pensacola-based nonprofit focused on ending child abuse and human trafficking creates educational curriculum to raise awareness on the signs of child abuse and human trafficking to help protect children.
Visit gulfcoastkidshouse.org for details.
Community Life Church hosts health fair for seniors
Community Life Church is hosting the Community Health Fair for the seniors in the community from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday on campus at 4115 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze.
The health fair is designed to showcase financial, medical, wellness and spiritual resources for seniors. Representatives from the respective organizations will be available during the event to provide information and answer questions.
Additionally, food and beverages will be available for attendees. Registration is requested but not required to reserve an event swag bag.
Visit clc.life/OasisHealthFair to register or call 850-916-1660 for details.
City and Department of Health host 5-2-1-0 Day of Play
The city of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County and the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Escambia program to host the 5-2-1-0 Day of Play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St.
Families are encouraged to turn off their computers, tablets and televisions to head outdoors, get active and play. The free program invites residents and visitors in Northwest Florida to experience a day of activities to learn more about ways that families and individuals can live healthier and more active lifestyles. Businesses and organizations within the region are encouraged to participate as vendor exhibitors.
Call 850-436-5670 or visit PlayPensacola.com for details.
Songs for Planet Earth aims to protect environment
The Face the Music Tour is coming to support environmental efforts in Pensacola with Songs for Planet Earth at 7 p.m. today at the East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 E. Gonzalez St.
Music has the capacity to move, inspire and connect. The show aims to take the energy and emotion created during a powerful musical performance, and channel it into enthusiasm to make a difference.
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Attendees will listen to some music, hear from local organizations and discuss ways to take climate action. Performers include Brant Miller, John Elliott, Pete Kronowitt and John David Coppola.
This musical performance is part of a regular series of events on climate change and clean energy sponsored by 350 Pensacola. Since 2010, the organization has worked for climate education and action as the only climate-focused organization in northwest Florida.
Email 350pensacola@gmail.com for details.
Baptist Health Care offers support groups in September
Baptist Health Care will offer the following support group meetings to help enhance quality of life throughout the Pensacola community. More information, including location details, is available by calling the phone number provided for each meeting.
5 to 6 p.m. today: Prostate Cancer Support Group. Register in advance by calling Cancer Support Services at 850-469-2224.
Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday: Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group. Register in advance by calling Weight-Loss Support at 850-437-8746.
Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday: Stroke Recovery. Register in advance at ebaptisthealthcare.org/stroke/events.
4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Patient and Family Cancer Support Group. Register in advance by calling Cancer Support Services at 850-469-2224.
Take part: To make a Causes submission, email giving@pnj.com.
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