|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Heartbeats for PATCHES, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medically fragile children at PATCHES Pediatric Nursing Center, presents “Let the Games Begin,” a fun-filled day of friendly games, shopping and giving back at Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120 St. in Pinecrest. Join in on May 1 for a high-end local vendor market in support of medically complex children receiving care at PATCHES.
While the game portion of the event is sold out, event organizers are encouraging women in the community to shop at a fabulous vendor market. The market, open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., will feature a diverse selection of vendors, offering a variety of products perfect for shopping and gifting.
Additionally, all donations are welcomed and appreciated, and can be made through the “Let the Games Begin” website at https://one.bidpal.net/letthegamesbegin2025/browse/donation(details:item/1). Donors contributing $180 or more will be recognized as Heart of Gold sponsors.
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit programs and critical needs at PATCHES, the non-profit nursing center dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to children in poverty with complex medical needs.
Children who qualify for PATCHES Pediatric Nursing Daycare Center are usually referred from local hospitals — particularly Nicklaus Children’s Hospital — and may be suffering from medical complexities due to premature birth, terminal illness, recovery from complex surgeries, severe asthma, or other respiratory conditions, life-threatening cardiac issues, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, other rare genetic disorders, or birth to mothers with AIDS or drug addictions.
PATCHES staff also educate the families on how to care for their special needs child at night and on the weekends and works with social services to arrange supplemental caregiving services as needed.
Fifty nine percent of the families with children at PATCHES fall under the federal poverty level. While PATCHES receives Medicaid reimbursement for eligible patients, the facility largely relies on the community’s and donors’ generosity to fully meet its needs.
Due to the life-changing therapies, medical care, and educational support, most children at PATCHES eventually assimilate/graduate into the community and local school system with their normal peer group.
For more information on PATCHES, visit www.patchesvillage.org. For more information on Heartbeats for PATCHES visit www.heartbeatsforpatches.org.
ABOUT US:
For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.
This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.
Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com or Grant@communitynewspapers.com.
