Events

Join us on September 17 for an unforgettable evening at Designer Bag Bingo presented by WestCMR! Play your way to luxury and take home designer handbags and other exquisite prizes. Whether you’re sponsoring a table or purchasing a single seat, this is your chance to be part of one of our most exclusive events of the year! What to Expect: High-energy bingo with luxury prizes! Food and drinks, making it the perfect night out! Raffle prizes, table prizes, and more! Gather your friends and enjoy a fabulous fundraising evening! Play for a chance to win Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and more! Dozens of high-end raffle and table prizes plus more surprises throughout the night! Doors open at 5:15 PM and will be held in the Jacobson Ballroom. Presented by WestCMR

Dr. William E. Hale founded the community prayer breakfast in 2006 with a vision of gathering community leaders of all walks who would come together to recognize our shared strengths and to start the day in prayer. The Salvation Army continues this community tradition in his memory. There is no charge to attend, however, space is limited and advanced reservations are required.

Please join us in honoring our 2026 Lois Odence Planters Nursing Scholarship recipients on Thursday, September 24th at the Belleair Country Club. 11:00 AM Registration & Networking 11:30 AM Program & Lunch 1:00 PM Event Concludes Limited seating available. Planters began in the spring of 1992 by a group of women interested in becoming more involved in Morton Plant Hospital and its Foundation. As more women joined the core group of founders, a Spring Tea was planned and a mission was created: “To establish an educational, social and fund-raising network for those within the Morton Plant Foundation Family and to create and support community outreach, Foundation programs and events.” In 2001, The Lois Odence Endowment was established with gifts made in memory of Mrs. Odence, a Planters founder, with an emphasis on nursing. Each year, scholarships are awarded to nursing students at the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease Health Care to help defray expenses beyond their nursing school needs – such as childcare and transportation. To better support our extraordinary nurses, the Lois Odence Nursing Scholarship Fund has now expanded to fund both nursing scholarships and the acquisition of technology to better provide our nurses with the tools necessary to enhance their caregiving and learning. This expanded fund is now called the Lois Odence Nursing Education and Technology Fund.

Two years after the 2024 hurricanes, many Florida families are still rebuilding, while communities across Tampa Bay continue preparing for future storms. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Hurricane Help Florida and StormResQ will host the inaugural Remember. Rebuild. Prepare. event at the Bob Buckhorn River Center. The event will bring residents together with trusted disaster-recovery organizations, local contractors and community resources while raising awareness and support for families still living in damaged homes. The event is free and open to the public from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hurricane Help Florida will distribute 500 resident hurricane-preparedness kits and 250 pet-preparedness kits while supplies last. Guests may also make a $45 donation to attend from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., which includes lunch from SaltBlock Hospitality and helps support continued rebuilding efforts. We are honored to welcome John Bennett, Chief of Staff for the City of Tampa, along with nonprofit partners, volunteers, community leaders and local businesses committed to strengthening Greater Tampa Bay’s disaster preparedness and long-term recovery.

Please join the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation for an elegant evening filled with light and shimmer in a celebration of hope and healing we’ll join together to honor Lucio Gordan, MD, President & Managing Physician, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, and in celebration of the Foundation’s 15th Anniversary. Under the leadership of Event Co-Chairs Jaqueline R. Ambrose, General Counsel Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, and David Wenk, MD, Assistant Managing Physician, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we’ll join together for dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions. Presented by Bristol Myers Squibb.

Join us for a Day of Fishing and Fun This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, October 16 from 7am. Afterward, anglers and their guests can join us for the Captain’s Party at noon where we’ll hand out prizes for snook, redfish, and trout. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, or business clients – kids are welcome, too! Your Impact Wondering what your support means to the thousands of children and families we serve every year? Hear it straight from them.

Celebrating 15 years as Tampa Bay’s premier philanthropic festival, the Tampa Pig Jig returns to Julian B. Lane Park on Saturday, October 17, bringing a powerhouse lineup headlined by Diamond-certified Country superstar Thomas Rhett. This year’s festival will also feature GRAMMY®-nominated trio Midland, acclaimed singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe, beloved Florida natives Sister Hazel, and up-and-coming country voice Cassidy Daniels. Presented by RIPA, Valley Bank, and The Baldwin Group, this award-winning event brings together world-class live music, great food, games, and family-friendly fun — all in support of families facing serious medical challenges.