A Logo for Our Together Campaign The new logo

for Together For The

Children, The Campaign

For Miami Children’s

Hospital was recently

unveiled during the

Hope Diamond Ball

Affair, Miami Children’s

2014 signature gala. The Chair of the foundation’s Board

of Directors, Marile Lopez, and President & CEO of Miami

Children’s Health System, Dr. M. Narendra Kini, did the

honors of presenting the logo to attendees. The unique work

of art was created by Celebrity Ambassador Romero Britto,

2014 Hall of Fame inductee. v

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION WINTER 2015

together we c an make a difference in the lives of children everywhere

coming Together for the children Painting Together with the Children of MCH

Together For The Children, The

Campaign For Miami Children’s

Hospital continues to make strides

across South Florida and beyond.

One of our Celebrity Ambassadors,

world-renowned pop artist Romero

Britto, hosted a paint party with former

patients of the hospital after our 4th

Annual MCH5K. Patients had the

opportunity to paint and interact with

the artist, who donated the artwork to

the hospital. Also, supermodel and fellow Celebrity Ambassador,

Nina Agdal was in attendance, joining in on the fun, and later

that day, filmed a PSA to raise awareness about the mission. v

Raul De Molina Pays Visit to Our Patients MCH Foundation’s newest Celebrity Ambassador and multiple Emmy

Award-winning co-host of Univision Networks’ No. 1-rated entertainment

news show El Gordo y la Flaca, Raul “El Gordo” De Molina stopped by Miami

Children’s Hospital to tour the facilities and visit our patients. He toured

the Emergency Department, Michael Fux Family Center and the Telehealth

Command Center. Afterward, De Molina visited the playroom and patient

rooms, where he brightened the children’s day. v

Our newest Celebrity Ambassador, Raul De Molina delivered smiles to patients and families at Miami Children’s Hospital

Left: Romero Britto painting with former patients. Above: Supermodel Nina Agdal attended the event in support of Together For The Children

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MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION2

The last few months

have been quite exciting

for us at MCH Foundation

as we continued moving

forward with Together

For The Children, The

Campaign For Miami

Children’s Hospital. During

this holiday season, we had

several prominent faces

visit our hospital, including

our newest Celebrity Ambassador, television personality

Raul “El Gordo” De Molina, who took an emotional tour and

met several patients. We have great news concerning the

construction, we are close to completing the expansion and

renovation of our Emergency Department (ED) which includes

72 state-of-the-art exam rooms and Florida’s only freestanding

pediatric trauma center, the Miguel “Mike” B. Fernandez Family

Pediatric Trauma Center. The ED is a gift to our community

being made possible by our Together Campaign. We are also

ready to start “going vertical” with the construction of the

Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion, a 212,000 square-foot facility

that will enhance the care environment at the main hospital

campus. Once completed, the new space will include the latest

medical technologies and additional family-friendly amenities to

support intensive and acute care patients and their families.

As an international institution that treats children from all

around the world, including more than half of Latin American

descent, cultural awareness is at the heart of everything we do,

resulting in more effective treatments and better outcomes for

our patients. Also, technology permeates everything we do,

driving a sustained record of innovations and medical firsts,

including novel diagnostic technologies; minimally invasive

and non-invasive surgical techniques; and our leadership in

Telehealth. But above all, we are focused on providing hope for

our families and patients. This is what we do best! Join us as we

come together for the children to continue providing lifelong

hope, health, and happiness in 2015 and beyond.

Fondly,

Lucy Morillo, Esq.

Letter From the President & CEO

UPCOMING EVENTS

National Pancake Day Tuesday, March 3, 2015IHOP RestaurantsTo find a participating IHOP location nearyou, visit ihoppancakeday.com#IHOPPancakeDay

Miracle Treat Day Thursday, July 30, 2015Dairy QueenTo find a participating Dairy Queen locationnear you, visit miracletreatday.com#MiracleTreatDay

4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoespresented by sergio rossi Wednesday, February 4, 2015JW Marriott Marquis Miamimchf.org/winewomenandshoes #WWS

3rd Annual Gentlemen’s Night OutSpring 2015

mchf.org/gentlemensnightout#GNO

Miami Children’s 33rd Annual Corporate Golf InvitationalSpring 2015

mchf.org/corporategolf#MCHGolf

An All in Fore the Kids Event

An All in Fore the Kids Event

Miami Children’s Health Foundation

welcomed its newest member to its Board

of Directors, David Martin, president

and co-founder of Terra Group, an

award-winning, Miami-based real estate

development company. As a member,

Martin will assist in formulating strategic

foundation policies and plans, securing

financial support for Together For The

Children, The Campaign For Miami Children’s Hospital, and ensuring

the sound management of the not-for-profit organization. v

DAvid martin joins MCH Foundation

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Stepping through the ballroom doors

at the JW Marriott Marquis, guests of the

Hope Diamond Ball Affair were immediately

enveloped by a sea of blue. Miami Children’s

2014 signature gala was once again an

elegant and glamorous display in support of

the organization’s mission to provide hope to

children everywhere. Nearly 900 celebrities,

community leaders, philanthropists,

physicians, friends, supporters, patients and

families of Miami Children’s Hospital came

together and helped raise more than $6

million, including announced gifts, that will

help support Together For The Children,

The Campaign For Miami Children’s

Hospital and the world-class care for which

it is known. At the event, world-renowned

artist and Celebrity Ambassador for the

Together Campaign, Romero Britto was

inducted into the Ambassador David M.

Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame

in recognition of his work to help children all

over the world through his art. The foundation

also unveiled a new logo for Together For The

Children, featuring a unique work of art

created by Britto. In addition, Raul “El Gordo”

De Molina, multiple Emmy Award-winning co-

host of Univision Networks’ No. 1 rated news

shows El Gordo y la Flaca, was introduced

as the newest Celebrity Ambassador. The

highlight of the evening, however, was

the emotional moment when three Miami

Children’s patients stood before the guests

as a video detailing their moving experiences

played behind them. Guests were touched

and inspired by their stories of hope which set

the tone for the evening. v

hope diamond ball affair

a night to remember:

President & CEO of Miami Children’s Health Foundation,

Lucy Morillo inducts renowned artist,

Romero Britto into the Ambassador David M. Walters International

Pediatric Hall of Fame

Jorge Luis Lopez and his wife Marile Lopez, Chair of MCH Foundation’s Board of Directors, unveil a new logo for Together For The Children, alongside the President & CEO of Miami Children’s Health System, Dr. M. Narendra Kini

Ana and Aníbal Sánchez with Raúl “El Gordo” De Molina, our newest Celebrity Ambassador

Chairs of the Hope Diamond Ball Affair, Tony and Ana Figueroa Cisneros alongside Maria and Fernando Perez-Hickman

Bryan and Ashley Holaday

Three MCH patients were featured as our “Faces of Hope” during the event

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Within 24 hours,

Miami Children’s Health

Foundation raised

$34,666 during the third

annual Give Miami Day on Nov. 20, organized by The Miami Foundation.

Funds garnered through the initiative will benefit the patients and families

at Miami Children’s Hospital. Many celebrities including Thalia, Raul De

Molina, Romero Britto, Fantine and Nina Agdal, along with the community

of local supporters, came together for the children and chose to give to

MCH Foundation on Give Miami Day. This unique, 24-hour online giving

event allowed individuals in the community an opportunity to build a

greater Miami by making a charitable gift to a local nonprofit of their

choice. The funds raised will go toward Together For The Children, The

Campaign For Miami Children’s Hospital, and to support healthy, happy

children everywhere. v

running for a cause during our 4th annual mch5k

thanks for supporting MCH FOundation on give miami day 2014

CIT SUPPORTS LIFEFLIGHT® CIT Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft finance,

recently donated an ambulance to the Miami Children’s

Hospital LifeFlight program with the funds raised during

their inaugural CIT Aerospace Golf Invitational. The heartfelt

ceremony brought together hospital and foundation

employees as well as CIT staff.This partnership, which will

continue with the second annual golf invitational scheduled

for February 2015, will allow MCH to continue providing

transportation of critically ill children and live out its promise

to be where the children are. v

Thousands of supporters prepped

their running gear and showed up bright

and early at Coral Gables City Hall for the

Hyundai Hope On Wheels 4th Annual

Miami Children’s Hospital 5K Run/Walk

Presented by Sabadell United Bank. With the

participation of fundraising teams created in

honor of patients and former patients, as well

as those wishing to make a difference, the

event raised nearly $500,000 for the children

and families at Miami Children’s Hospital,

bringing the total amount raised since its

inception close to $2 million.

The Voice of the Miami Heat, Michael

Baiamonte, once again served as the Master

of Ceremonies, while corporate partners

showed their ongoing commitment to

healthy, happy children everywhere. Hyundai

Hope On Wheels presented the foundation

with a check for $50,000 and also hosted

its signature Handprint Ceremony, where

several cancer survivors, including Andres

Hidalgo, this year’s MCH5K Hero, had a

chance to place their handprint on a 2015

Hyundai Sonata. The event also served as an

opportunity for Kohl’s to present a check for

nearly $150,000 to the foundation in support

of the hospital’s Childhood Injury Prevention

Program. The gift will support the Kohl’s

Cares Bike and Helmet Safety Program which

educates and facilitates safe bike riding for

children in South Florida. v

Andres Hidalgo, our MCH5K Hero during Hyundai’s Handprint Ceremony

Luis Fernandez, Regional Manager for Kohl’s and the Kohl’s Cares Team presented a check to support the hospital’s Childhood Injury Prevention Program

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Anatomy Fashion ShowThe Phi Delta Epsilon Florida Alpha

chapter at Florida International University

recently held their third annual Anatomy

Fashion Show to benefit our local CMN

Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital.

Members of different Greek organizations,

including Phi Delta Epsilon, participated

in the event which helped fundraise over

$2,700 that evening. It was a great night

of philantrophy and fun in support of the

families and children at MCH! v

Taste of Harbor Beach Was a Great Success

The beautiful Harbor Beach Marriott

hosted the 8th Annual Taste of Harbor Beach

event benefiting our hospital through their

support of CMN Hospitals. Guests enjoyed

a delightful culinary experience featuring

fine wines paired with original and inspired

food selections, as well as bid on a variety

of fabulous auction items. The event raised

nearly $57,000! v

Hasbro Employees Spread Cheer to Our Patients During Hasbro’s Global Day of Joy

Team Hasbro came together with MCH Foundation to visit patients

at Miami Children’s Hospital for the company’s second annual Global

Day of Joy. Patients received a very special visit from familiar friends,

Transformers’ Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, as well as Mr. Potato

Head. Hasbro employees visited different areas and lent a helping hand

in service projects throughout the hospital. The Hasbro Global Day

of Joy is a day when Hasbro, Inc. empowers all of its employees in 33

countries around the world to engage in community service projects

that bring joy to children in need during the holiday season. v

UM Dances for a Cause The University

of Miami recently

held their seventh

annual Dance

Marathon and

raised nearly $16,000 for our local

CMN Hospital, Miami Children’s

Hospital. Over the past years, with the

help of more than 800 participants,

UMDM has raised over $28,000 dollars,

almost four times as much as the

first year. Students were encouraged

to dance for eight hours in honor of

children who cannot dance or walk.

Thank you ‘Canes for your support! v

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Highlights ®

Greek Organizations Show Their Support for CMN Hospitals

Recently, the brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon

fraternity at the University of Miami hosted their annual

Paddy Murphy Week and raised over $36,000 for the

patients and families of Miami Children’s Hospital. Also,

members of the Phi Delta Epsilon chapter at UM held

their second annual Stand for the Kids event supporting

MCH. Thank you for coming together for the children! v

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With more than 50 bake stands

participating from Boca Raton to

Homestead, the inaugural Bake a

Difference event, organized by our

President’s Cabinet, proved to be a

real success! On Saturday, Nov. 22,

the community came together and

gave away baked goods in exchange

for a donation to Miami Children’s.

It was especially inspiring to see

little ones manning the stands and

carrying our message of hope to their

customers. This community initiative

raised more than $31,000 to benefit

Miami Children’s Hospital and its

Comprehensive Epilepsy Program,

throughTogether For The Children,

The Campaign For Miami Children’s

Hospital.

Supporters registered to host

a stand through our website and

selected a location. Organizers

provided them with t-shirts for the

group, and the community joined

to support our cause. At the end

of the day, participants gathered

at the hospital’s main campus for

a celebration and turned in their

donations. This was possible thanks to

the hard work of the members of the

President’s Cabinet, whose primary

mission is to raise funds and awareness

and to educate the community on

the importance of Miami Children’s

Hospital in the local, regional, national

and international healthcare arena. v

In an effort to make

our patients feel more

comfortable during the

holidays, Miami Children’s

organized its annual Holiday

Toy Drive to collect new,

unwrapped toys. Thousands

of companies and individuals

participated in this year’s toy drive, which raised over

$200,000 worth of toys and countless smiles for our

patients at Miami Children’s Hospital. Also, MCYA member,

Taylor Pena worked with First Residential Services to bring

over $10,000 worth of toys! Thank you to everyone who

helped bring a smile to our patients! v

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION

our president’s cabinet launches “BAKE A DIFFERENCE”

Sabadell United Bank has been

a supporter of MCH Foundation

since 2008, continuously showing

its commitment over the years

by sponsoring the foundation’s

signature events, holding toy drives

and participating in fundraising

initiatives like Miracle Jeans Day.

“Sabadell supports Miami Children’s

because we believe our children’s

health is of utmost importance in

our community,” said Chairman of

Sabadell United Bank, Fernando

Perez-Hickman. The bank has been

the presenting sponsor of the Miami

Children’s Hospital 5K Run/Walk

for the past two years, helping the

event grow, and has also supported

our annual Diamond Ball and

Corporate Golf Invitational, as well

as underwritten networking events at

its primary office in Brickell. Its total

contribution to MCH Foundation

is close to $150,000. Thank you to

Sabadell and its employees for their

continued support! v

Holiday toy drive: a success

Corporate corner: sabadell united bank

Above: Briana Alonso and sister Gaby Alonso hosted a stand at MCH. Right: Sebastian Rivas hosted a bake stand at his local soccer field.

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Recently, our Miami Children’s

Young Ambassadors (MCYA) organized

their third annual fundraising night

of glamour and cocktails, Fashion

Gives Back presented by Farrell &

Patel, in partnership with the fabulous

Neiman Marcus department store

located at Village of Merrick Park.

The evening honored the memory

of Briana Vega, a young patient at

Miami Children’s Hospital who earlier

last year lost her fight against cancer.

Through this event, the MCYA raised

funds for the patients and families

who depend on Miami Children’s

Hospital by supporting, Together For

The Children, The Campaign For Miami

Children’s Hospital. Attendees had a chance

to win a selection of prizes, including sports

memorabilia and gift certificates, while

raising funds for our wonderful cause.v

NEW AND UPGRADED DIAMOND SOCIETY MEMBERS

Arti Patel with daugther Maya and husband Ricky Patel, Senior Partner at Farrell & Patel, the evening’s presenting sponsor

mcya organizes 3rd annual fashion gives back

One comment often heard is, “I want to help children, but I may need my money in the

future.” Most people are concerned about financially caring for themselves throughout their

lifetime. Many of those same people feel a need and obligation to help children receive the

medical care they need and deserve. Here’s how:

• Leaving money under your will means you have access to all your assets

during your lifetime.

• You may leave a flat dollar amount or a percentage of the assets which remain in

your estate after your final expenses are paid.

• You will be helping children well into the future.

For more information about our Planned Giving program, contact Joseph H. Deary,

Senior Director Planned Giving at 786.624.2870 or via cell at 305.794.7259. You may also

reach Joe via email at joe.deary@mchf.org or visit our website at mchf.org. v

Planned giving: helping children in the futureName MCH Foundation as a beneficiary in your will

(DECEMBER 2014)

PINK DIAMOND Anonymous

BLUE DIAMONDEloah and Mark Fisher

Christina and George P. Lindemann

Batoul and Mohamad Hachem

YELLOW DIAMOND Anonymous

Debla and Anthony Baradat

Gregg M. Gelber

Sheila and Gary Gregory

Andria and Andres Miyares

Menchu Escolar and

Fernando Perez-Hickman

WHITE DIAMOND Annette and Juan Carlos Antorcha, Esq.

Eilah M. Campbell-Beavers and

Ben A. Beavers

Stacey Ann Tucker and Randolph

Samuel Gumenick

Daniel F. Hassan

Danielle and Alex Nemiroff

Susan and Richard Zinn

CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND Susan and Jon Berusch

Tina and J. Daniel Carlo

Isabel and Eduardo Cruz

Tomas Hauff

Amy and Alan Lewis Meltzer

Laura and Juan Munilla

Ana Francheska and

Anibal Alejandro Sanchez

Jenna and Farid R Suleman

Co-Chairs Taylor PeñaVladi Yurovsky

Commitee Members Lance A. BensonMeredith E. BrownPatrick Emans

Laura M. Gonzalez, Esq.Ana Florencia Iglesias, Esq.Chandra Iglesias-BalseraSusan E. Klock, Esq.Zachary B. MannBrian J. MartinoRicky Patel, Esq.Travis Ruane, MBA

Jessica L. Saiontz, Esq.Barbara Weiss-Havenick

MembersMonica Alexis-CalifanoXiomara E. BlancoBrent E. CoxPatrick Emans

Michael R. FentonSusan FornarisGiselle J. MarangesJose M. PazosRebeka RamosDavid Shanks, Esq.Aaron T. Slavens

MCYA New 2015 Leadership Committee

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We rounded out the first year of the Patient of the

Month initiative with a deeper understanding and

appreciation for the experiences of our patients at

Miami Children’s Hospital. Each month we delved into

a different family’s story, sharing not just their medical

journey, but also their emotional one.

In September, we met twins Ashley and Samantha

who share everything, including a diagnosis of acute

myeloid leukemia. Their treatment at MCH has been

made easier thanks to Music Therapy. Watch their story

at mchf.org/ashleysamantha.

Following the twins, we featured Christian who was

born with a rare heart condition. At just three days old,

he underwent his first open-heart surgery, marking the

beginning of his three-step treatment plan. Watch

Christian’s story at mchf.org/christian.

Finishing out the year is Connor’s story, detailing

the hardships his family faced after he was born

unable to breathe, from being placed on ECMO

to undergoing therapy to go home. Watch

Connor’s story at mchf.org/connor. v

sharing stories of hope at mchOur Patient of the Month program continues to highlight success stories Christian was born with a rare

heart condition, and thanks to MCH, he is a healthy, happy toddler

Ashley and Samantha shared their stories of hope in September

Connor is an ECMO survivor at MCH

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