Benefits
This section lists benefit events in the Gainesville area benefitting local children's non-profits
Listings
Cruzin for Kidz Motorcycle Ride
Saturday, February 25th
8:30-9:45AM / Kickstands up at 10:00AM
Free to ride, donations accepted. Free coffee & donuts.
Lunch $8.00, T-Shirts $12.00.
“Cruzin’ For Kidz” motorcycle ride raises money for 5th graders in WES Safety Patrols to go to Washington, D.C. in June.
www.WESsafetypatrol.org
8:30-9:45AM / Kickstands up at 10:00AM
Free to ride, donations accepted. Free coffee & donuts.
Lunch $8.00, T-Shirts $12.00.
“Cruzin’ For Kidz” motorcycle ride raises money for 5th graders in WES Safety Patrols to go to Washington, D.C. in June.
Williston Elementary School, 801 S. Main St. Williston, FL
For more information, call (352) 528-6030
For more information, call (352) 528-6030
www.WESsafetypatrol.org
Abiding Savior Baby & Kid's Consignment Sale to Benefit the March of Dimes
Friday, March 2nd 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Saturday, March 3rd 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Come and shop for all your baby & kids' needs. Girls & Boys Clothes from Gymboree, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Janie & Jack, Kelly’s Kids, Lilly Pulitzer, Talbots Kids, Heartstrings, etc. Glider, Travel Systems, Diaper Bag, Bouncy Seats, Baby Gates, and more!
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Saturday, March 3rd 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Come and shop for all your baby & kids' needs. Girls & Boys Clothes from Gymboree, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Janie & Jack, Kelly’s Kids, Lilly Pulitzer, Talbots Kids, Heartstrings, etc. Glider, Travel Systems, Diaper Bag, Bouncy Seats, Baby Gates, and more!
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall: 9700 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL, 32606
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S.T.A.R. Autism Awareness 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, March 3rd
8:00AM - 10:00 AM
$15 and includes a tshirt and raffle ticket
Eastside High School's Students Together for Autism Research (S.T.A.R.) is organizing the 5th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Walk/Run at Westside Park. The aim is to increase awareness for the local Autism community while raising funds for the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Registration begins at 8AM, and the race start time is 9AM. Refreshments (bagels, juices, fruit, etc.) will be provided before and after the race. Activities for kids, as well as information tables/booths from our collaborating organizations will be at the event.
8:00AM - 10:00 AM
$15 and includes a tshirt and raffle ticket
Eastside High School's Students Together for Autism Research (S.T.A.R.) is organizing the 5th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Walk/Run at Westside Park. The aim is to increase awareness for the local Autism community while raising funds for the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Registration begins at 8AM, and the race start time is 9AM. Refreshments (bagels, juices, fruit, etc.) will be provided before and after the race. Activities for kids, as well as information tables/booths from our collaborating organizations will be at the event.
Westside Park: 1001 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32605
click here for more informationFirefighter's Ball
Saturday, March 17th
6:00PM - Midnight
$50 in advance, $65 at the door
The 12th Annual Firefighter's Ball is an annual event consisting of great food, beverages, a 50/50 drawing, music and dancing, information about The North Florida Children’s Burn Camp, Inc (aka Camp Amigo), and a silent auction. The proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Amigo by providing a week of summer fun for children ages 6- 18 years old who have been victims of burn injuries. Camp Amigo assists children in ‘healing from the inside.’
www.campamigo.com
6:00PM - Midnight
$50 in advance, $65 at the door
The 12th Annual Firefighter's Ball is an annual event consisting of great food, beverages, a 50/50 drawing, music and dancing, information about The North Florida Children’s Burn Camp, Inc (aka Camp Amigo), and a silent auction. The proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Amigo by providing a week of summer fun for children ages 6- 18 years old who have been victims of burn injuries. Camp Amigo assists children in ‘healing from the inside.’
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center: 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL, 32607 / (352) 377-2157
www.campamigo.com
March of Dimes March for Babies
Saturday, March 24th
8:00AM
When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. We’ve been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $2 billion to benefit all babies
www.marchforbabies.org
8:00AM
When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. We’ve been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $2 billion to benefit all babies
Westwood Middle School: 3215 NW 15 Ave, Gainesville, FL32605
(352) 378-9522
(352) 378-9522
www.marchforbabies.org
Puttin on the Ritz
Sunday, March 25th
6:00PM
$140 per person in advance; $150 at the door
The Bosshardt Family of Companies presents the 25th Anniversary of Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) annual fundraiser, Puttin' on the Ritz. This silver anniversary celebration of community support for abused and neglected children will be a stellar evening of fun, food, live music, dancing and silent auction. Get ready for an evening of glitz and glamour, luxury and style. It's time for a new dress, time to whip out the tuxedo and shine your shoes for what is sure to be the most celebrated event of the season. It will be a night to remember, while helping less fortunate children in our community.
www.CHSRitz.org
6:00PM
$140 per person in advance; $150 at the door
The Bosshardt Family of Companies presents the 25th Anniversary of Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) annual fundraiser, Puttin' on the Ritz. This silver anniversary celebration of community support for abused and neglected children will be a stellar evening of fun, food, live music, dancing and silent auction. Get ready for an evening of glitz and glamour, luxury and style. It's time for a new dress, time to whip out the tuxedo and shine your shoes for what is sure to be the most celebrated event of the season. It will be a night to remember, while helping less fortunate children in our community.
Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.CHSRitz.org







