Golisano Fashion Show Raises Over $100K for Cutting-Edge Pediatric Surgery Center!

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the 12th Annual Golisano Children's Hospital Fashion Show just rocked the runway and raked in a whopping $109,340 for a brand-new Surgery Center! This glamorous event took place at the swanky Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, and it was the place to be!

Picture this: a dazzling mix of a silent auction, a fancy luncheon, and a show-stopping fashion show featuring hospital patients, their brave families, Lee Health top brass, and some serious community cheerleaders strutting their stuff for a cause that'll touch your heart.

“This spirited shindig really brought folks together to toast our mission at Golisano Children’s Hospital, paving the way for even more incredible care for the kiddos in Southwest Florida,” beamed Alyssa Bostwick, Chief Nursing and Operations Executive at Golisano. “Huge thanks to Pelican Landing, our fabulous models, and all the amazing sponsors for helping us take children's healthcare to the next level!”

Now, get ready for exciting news! Golisano Children's Hospital is gearing up to unleash a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center right next to their main campus. Say goodbye to wait times and hello to more efficient, cost-effective care with a soothing environment for procedures like tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and ear tube placements—leaving room for the big guns like pediatric neurosurgery and trauma care.

Curious about how you can help make this vision a reality? Head on over to LeeHealthFoundation.org/SurgeryCenter and see how you can chip in for Southwest Florida’s little stars.

Now let's talk about the rock star itself—Golisano Children’s Hospital! It's not just any hospital; it's a nationally recognized hub known for its safety and exceptional care. As the sole designated children’s hospital in Southwest Florida, Golisano handles over half a million visits annually, servicing six counties with a variety of pediatric specialties. It's a Top Children’s Hospital by Leapfrog and flaunts accolades such as being an Asthma Friendly and a certified Autism center. Want the full scoop? Visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org for more jaw-dropping details!