Children's Cancer Center

This September, the Children’s Cancer Center is excited to honor Maxed Out as our Partner of the Month, whose generosity and support help make our mission possible. September is also Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of childhood cancer and honor the strength of the children and families affected. Maxed Out, founded by Max Willett maxed out is a new supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center, who has already helped make a meaningful difference. Under Max’s leadership, the Tampa-based agency has grown to over 350 agents and 52 leaders, helping more than 70,000 families and generating over $200 million in annual revenue. We first benefited from Maxed Out’s quarterly employee conference, and are honored to have been selected as the benefiting charity for their employee conferences throughout the remainder of our fiscal year. They are also a sponsor of Wine, Women & Shoes, helping us make an even greater impact throughout the community. On October 18th, Maxed Out is hosting a Summit at the Tampa JW Marriott, a premier one-day event for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to elevate their sales, leadership, and personal growth. Featuring top industry speakers, interactive sessions, and high-energy networking, the Summit delivers actionable strategies and transformational experiences. Learn more and reserve your spot at maxedoutsummit.com. We are so grateful for this collaboration, which is making a true difference to families battling pediatric cancer. Thank you, Maxed Out, for using your support to make a difference in the lives of families across Tampa Bay!

The Children's Cancer Center is proud to announce David S. Silver, CFP®, CEPA® as the new Chairman of the Board! AS CEO and President of Instrumental Wealth and a dedicated and involved board member since 2017, David brings invaluable leadership and an unwavering passion for our mission. We look forward to all that he will accomplish in this new role to help support local children and families battling pediatric cancer at the Children's Cancer Center.

We are so grateful for our continued partnership with David, Bret and Brooke!

This April, we are excited to announce M.E. Wilson Company as our Partner of the Month. M.E. Wilson provides tailored insurance, risk management and consulting services nationwide through their culture of integrity, respect & a commitment to excellence. M.E. Wilson sponsored the Children’s Cancer Center’s annual Holiday Card Campaign, where they shared holiday greeting cards custom designed by our child artists. They also sponsored our recent Bestie Brunch, hosted by the Children’s Cancer Center’s Rising Leaders, an inaugural committee of local young professionals who volunteer their time to help move our mission forward. One of our distinguished Rising Leaders, Elle Lehman, currently works at M.E. Wilson as a Director, Agency Services. Elle has been an amazing advocate for us in the community and shared a few words about what it’s been like steering our partnership: “At M.E. Wilson, we strongly believe in making a lasting impact in our community and partnering with the Children’s Cancer Center aligns with our century-old mission to support meaningful causes that create a brighter future. As a member of the Rising Leaders Board, I’ve seen firsthand the love, support & hope CCC provides to children and families facing childhood cancer. Their work is truly incredible and I feel so grateful to be part of something that makes such a real difference. We’re honored to stand beside them in bringing light and strength to these families when they need it most!” Thank you to M.E. Wilson for your continued commitment to our mission.

Happy Birthday to our CEO Patricia O'Leary !!

Are you a young professional looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday while making meaningful connections in the community? Secure one of the final few seats remaining for The Scout Guide's 10th Annual Bestie Brunch, hosted by the Children's Cancer Center's Rising Leaders. This exclusive afternoon at the Children’s Cancer Center features a delicious three-course-brunch with wine pairings and signature drinks. Before brunch is served, you'll have the opportunity to network with other young professionals & browse the marketplace filled with local lifestyle brands, wellness companies, jewelry vendors and more! purchase your ticket here: bestiebrunch.givesmart.com

This month, the Children’s Cancer Center is honored to showcase our partnership with White Whale Solutions. White Whale is a data-driven marketing agency that supports clients across multiple industries to craft compelling narratives and captivating visuals that resonate with an array of audiences. We proudly launched our 50th year with a commemorative logo developed by White Whale and their talented team. Our collaboration continued as they supported the release of our newsletter, inaugural annual report and 2024 Kite Campaign. They even helped us overcome the obstacles imposed by the recent hurricanes, lending their office space for us to host our Saturday SAIL Program and monthly Teen Group. We send our utmost gratitude to David and his entire team at White Whale for sharing in our belief that it takes more than medicine to battle pediatric cancer.

This month, we’d like to give a special cheers to David Tornek and the Meat Market team for all they have poured into the children and families of the Children’s Cancer Center. Meat Market has been a partner of ours since opening their Tampa location in 2019. They have proudly sponsored the infamous sole men shirts at our annual Wine Women & Shoes event while donating countless cases of wine and special dining experiences for our guests to enjoy. For the last two years, their restaurants in Tampa, Boca Raton and Palm Beach have celebrated the new year in style while dedicating portions of the proceeds towards our 30 programs. From fine dining to philanthropy, the Meat Market continues to set the standard for businesses making a meaningful impact and we are grateful for their unwavering support of our mission.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Angela Devlen for her exceptional facilitation during our annual Board Retreat. Her 15 years of expertise in advising healthcare systems on risk and resiliency were invaluable as we collaborated to shape the future of the Children’s Cancer Center. Thank you, Angela, for your leadership and insights!

The Children's Cancer Center would like to honor the incredible leadership and dedication of Dr. Tebbi and Tina Hunter Greene during their time on the Children's Cancer Center's Board of Directors. As they transition to the honorary board, we celebrate their unwavering commitment to our mission and the countless lives they've touched. Thank you for inspiring us all! 💛🎗️