THANK YOU! – Association of Florida Healthcare Auxiliaries/Volunteers, Inc.

March 24, 2013
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THANK YOU! – Association of Florida Healthcare Auxiliaries/Volunteers, Inc.

Sue Lester, President Association of Florida Healthcare Auxiliaries and Volunteers presenting a $5,611.25 check to Coalition Chair Dr. Todd Vedder. With the your continued support and this generous donation of $5,611.25, the Coalition will continue building programs that fill gaps in the local safety net. By closing these gaps, Collier County children will have a better chance to…

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Allegra FootPRINT Fund Award – THANK YOU!

March 24, 2013
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Allegra FootPRINT Fund Award – THANK YOU!

Our Coalition is one of the 2013 Allegra FootPrint winners. The FootPRINT Fund is a national Allegra franchise program and is designed to aid non-profit organizations in their quest to create lasting impressions. Since the 2010 program inception in Naples, over 34 organizations have been awarded grants totaling more than $ 35,000. Nationally, the Allegra…

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Make an Impact with One Hour a Day!

March 22, 2013
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Make an Impact with One Hour a Day!

Make an Impact with One Hour a Day! If we could take a pill that would improve our mood, help control our weight, make us feel more energetic, fight chronic disease, help us sleep and improve our sex lives, would we take it?!  Most of us would be scrambling to be first in line!  The…

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ZERO Out Sugary Beverages & Tobacco!

March 20, 2013
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ZERO Out Sugary Beverages & Tobacco!

The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day, vs. the recommended 5-9 teaspoons.  This is 200-400% more than recommended! Sugary beverages are a leading contributor to this excess.  The average person consumes almost 100 pounds of sugar a year, with the single biggest source being sodas.  Unlike just 2-3 decades ago, teens…

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Submerged Vehicle Workshop a Great Success!

March 20, 2013
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Submerged Vehicle Workshop a Great Success!

Multiple scenarios were presented in which a vehicle was submerged in the canal with members of the CCSO dive team inside. During each scenario, Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht gave a minute-by-minute account of what happens to the body and strategies for survival. The following are the action points from Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht on how to save yourself and…

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City of Naples proclaimed that March 2013 be designated as 95210 BFF Let’s Go! National Nutrition Month.

March 20, 2013
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City of Naples proclaimed that March 2013 be designated as 95210 BFF Let’s Go!  National Nutrition Month.

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No More Than 2!

March 14, 2013
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No More Than 2!

No More Than 2! Screen time, whether the television, computer, smart phone or video games, is one of the largest contributors to childhood and adult obesity.  Several studies have also linked excessive screen time to lower literacy rates in children of all ages and language delays among children less than 2 years of age. The…

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The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County proclaimed that March 2013 be designated as 95210 BFF Let’s Go! National Nutrition Month.

March 11, 2013
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The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County proclaimed that March 2013 be designated as 95210 BFF Let’s Go!  National Nutrition Month.

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Whole Foods Market 95210 Kids on the Go! Celebratory Final Mile Run – Thursday, May 23d, 2013 at Golden Gate HS

March 9, 2013
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Whole Foods Market 95210 Kids on the Go! Celebratory Final Mile Run – Thursday, May 23d, 2013 at Golden Gate HS

Please come and show your support for the Whole Foods Market 95210 Kids on the Go! Cheer on students from Golden Gate Elementary, Golden Terrace & Mike Davis Elementary as they complete their 26.2 mile goal!!!

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Give Me 5!

March 8, 2013
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Give Me 5!

Give Me 5! Next time you sit down for a meal, take a look at the composition of your plate.  Did you know that 1/2 of your plate should be made-up of fruits and vegetables?  This strategy can help you attain and maintain a healthy weight because fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories…

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2013 Diamond Volunteer Award

March 4, 2013
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2013 Diamond Volunteer Award

Our Coalition was honored as one of this year’s Diamond Volunteer Award winners on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at a cocktail reception held at the Von Liebig Art Center. The event was given to thank board members and volunteers for their hours of dedicated service to the community. Accolades for the volunteers were the focus…

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What Can Help You Lose Weight, Improve Your Memory, Mood & Immune System and Give You More Energy?

March 1, 2013
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What Can Help You Lose Weight, Improve Your Memory, Mood & Immune System  and Give You More Energy?

What Can Help You Lose Weight, Improve Your Memory, Mood & Immune System & Give You More Energy? Sleep!! It is recommended we sleep 7-9 hours per night to optimize our well-being.  Believing sleep is simply a cozy, little luxury which comes at the end of a long day is a tremendous underestimate of the…

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The buzz over 95210 Let’s Go! BFF is beginning! Join the fun!

February 25, 2013
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The buzz over 95210 Let’s Go! BFF is beginning! Join the fun!

Our 95210 BFF Let’s Go! campaign, kicking off in March, was featured February 25 in the Naples Daily News and with support like that we can all work to make better the lives of all our children! Learn more about “95210 Let’s Go” here and/or visit the 95210 site. During the month of March, each of the five numbers will…

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Thank you Kiwanis Club of East Naples!

February 15, 2013
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Thank you Kiwanis Club of East Naples!

Pictured left to right: Kiwanis District 22 Lt. Governor John Esquivel,  Kiwanis Club of East Naples member Nancy Markham. Kiwanis Club of East Naples member Carol Fries, Lt. Governor elect and Coalition Board member Jessica Macera, Coalition Chair Dr. Todd Vedder, Coalition Executive Director Paula DiGrigoli and Kiwanis Club of East Naples President Ann Foley.…

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Blingo Bingo! May 8th, 2013

January 30, 2013
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Blingo Bingo! May 8th, 2013

We have so much fun planned for all of our guests! Come & Shop for  a great cause! Special thanks to Valorie Morris, Sales Vice President from Park Lane Jewelry for hosting one of her wonderful Blingo Bingo for us! Also thank you to City of Naples – River Park Community Center for  hosting this…

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