Our Events
Operation: Holiday Cheer
Operation: Holiday Cheer was started shortly before Christmas in 1993, a wonderful friend of Lorrie told her about a project she was trying to get started providing Christmas gifts for needy children. Lorrie was delighted when she was given the opportunity to get involved and spearhead the project.
We decided to make our project different, so we set some guidelines that the project continues to use to this day. Each child is asked what they would like to receive. Of course limits have to be placed, but we try very hard to get what they really want. Our belief is that every child deserves to have their wishes fulfilled. When parents are struggling to put food on the table, this is impossible for them to do on their own. Parents often express how grateful they are that we are able to do this for their children.
In addition to the gifts, we also provide an outfit of clothing for each child on the list. This is an added bonus to the families which we feel is also very important.
When we have collected all of the items on our ever growing list, our terrific team of elves wrap and sort everything (this year nearly 600 gifts!) After everything is sorted into family boxes, we have a big delivery day. Every family receives a personal delivery with a large bunch of excited volunteers greeting, hugging and photographing the precious children. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing their excited faces, and hearing the parents express how much they appreciate our efforts!
In 2017, we were able to provide gifts of toys and clothing to over 260 children.
What We Need:
Wrapping paper, tape, cardboard boxes
New Clothes, Gifts, Cash Donations
Your Time
We are in need of many volunteers to wrap and help delivery presents. To sign up or learn more click below.
In addition, you can “Adopt a Kid”, or a family in need, by contacting us via e-mail. Please click here to see a list of suggested toys based on age.
Date(s):
Every Year
Third Saturday Of December
Location
6220 SW 38th St Davie FL 33314
FLorida aids walk & Music Festival
In 2002, shortly after the tragic death of Lorrie’s daughter Kimberly, she heard about an AIDS walk in Miami. She was still dealing with the devastation that Kim’s death brought to her life, but wanted to be a part of something that would help others dealing with this horrific disease.
Jackie, her friend, who also had adopted a child with HIV decided to form a team to join the walk. They wanted the team to be about their kids, and what they deal with on a daily basis, as well as the need for a cure. They came up with the name “Kidz 4 A Cure”. The first team consisted of 2 moms, and their children. They bought visors and painted “Kidz 4 A Cure” on them, and a dream was born.
Several years later, AIDS Healthcare Foundation started Florida AIDS Walk in Fort Lauderdale. The team walked in the inaugural walk, and Kidz 4 A Cure has been represented in every walk since then, raising over $50,000 for the cause!
Please join Kidz 4 A Cure as we support this life changing event
This year, the Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival will take place in March at South Beach Park along the Fort Lauderdale Beach. Leading up to the Florida AIDS Walk, volunteers are needed to:
Assist in informing the community & getting them excited about this fun and meaningful event.
Assist with set up and execution of Florida AIDS Walk promotional events including passing out flyers and registering participants.
Volunteers are needed the day before the event to help with event preparations, site setup, participant material coordination, and more.
To sign up to volunteer directly with the Florida AIDS Walk, click here. To sign up for our team click the button below.
Date(s):
TBA
Location
Fort Lauderdale Beach
