Holtz Children’s Hospital at Jackson Health System-Miami is large for a children’s center, with an average of more than 200 children admitted each day. The hospital provides many services to patients and their families to make their visits more comfortable, among them sleeping areas for parents and siblings, and a family resource center. Computers and televisions are stocked with condition-specific content.

Chai Lifeline strives to bring joy to the lives of young patients and their families through creative, innovative, and effective family-centered programs; Engender hope and optimism in children, families, and communities; Educate and involve communities in caring for ill children and their families; Provide unparalleled support throughout the child’s illness, recovery, and beyond; Offer all services free of charge to ensure that every family has access to the programs it needs.

In 1982, Miami community leader Ambassador David M. Walters activated Nicklaus Children’s Health Foundation, making possible the expansion of many programs needed to meet the needs of the children of South Florida. Known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and enriched by their association with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, no other children’s hospital in the region has a longer commitment or more experience in helping children in need.

The Mystic Force Foundation was founded by Dr. Steven & Silvia Vanni in honor of their son, who at the age of 4 was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma Cancer. Our main objective is to raise awareness of Childhood Cancer and desperately needed funds for research to bring less toxic, more effective treatments for these children.