Unsung Heroes: A tribute to the volunteers who transform our community
By Michele Leivas Planting roots through volunteering Volunteer: Kendra McCraryOrganization: The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s HospitalInvolved Since: 2003 As president of The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Kendra McCrary is fully immersed in the Jacksonville community. Yet the River City was never meant to be a permanent move for McCrary and her family […]
Animal House: Hey, Jude: Wolfson’s four-legged staffer celebrates 3rd birthday
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Jude, the most serenely calm dog one could meet, is Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s first facility service dog. He just celebrated his third birthday and first year on staff. The cream-colored golden retriever/Labrador mix enjoyed his “paw-ty” with pediatric patients, their families, and staff, all invited to “sit and stay” for the […]
Wolfson patients enjoy ‘Christmas in July’
Christmas came early for children who are patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, as Santa Claus made a mid-summer stop to deliver some of the more than 1,300 toys donated during the annual “Christmas in July” toy drive. In addition to toys, donors gave more than $13,000 in financial gifts that will be used to purchase […]
Women’s Board Hosts Annual Spring Luncheon
Awards announced, service honored The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its Spring Luncheon April 24. Over 150 members gathered alongside hospital leadership at the annual meeting to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. President Kendra McCrary announced the combined fundraising efforts 2023 First Coast Design Show and the 2023-24 Florida Forum, which totaled $848,000. […]
New Home for Mental Health
Baptist Health, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and THE PLAYERS Championship Village celebrated Wolfson Children’s new Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour on Friday, Feb. 9. The 20-bed inpatient unit will double the number of beds available for children and adolescents requiring hospitalization for mental health conditions. “Unfortunately, the 66 beds that […]
Women’s Board Exemplifies the Art of Gathering
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its First Coast Design Show: The Art of Gathering the first weekend of December at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Vendor booths, design lectures and special demonstrations anchored the weekend, which included an opening night kick-off gala on Dec. 1 and children’s fashion show on Dec. 3 […]
Sports Fans Flood the Forum
Legendary Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, familiarly known as Coach K, drew a large crowd to The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Krzyzewski is the NCAA Division 1 men’s all-time leader with 1,200 wins. Funds raised by […]
Young Collectors Raise $10K
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held a kick-off event for its First Coast Design Show, the Young Collector’s Party, on Oct. 5. This happy-hour styled event for young professionals and younger mothers celebrated “The Art Of Gathering” with mingling at Michael’s Rug Studio, delicious food, live music by Barrett Thomas, a silent auction […]
