Makarov Foundation Supports Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida, February 23, 2020 – The 11th annual ANF Group Tour de Broward, presented by the Makarov Foundation, topped $700,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood to expand programs, services and facilities for children and families at the hospital. More than 7,000 people attended the event at Miramar Regional Park, participating in 50K and 100K bicycle rides, a 5K timed run, a 3K walk and the “Power of Play Kid Zone,” a sports-themed fun area for children 13 or younger.

In its 11-year history,  Tour de Broward has raised more than $5.1 million for pediatric healthcare in South Florida. Among those attending were current and former patients/families, teams of fundraisers, and participants dressed in festive outfits and displaying inspirational messages.

The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the region’s leading pediatric facilities. Part of the Memorial Healthcare System, it currently has 226 licensed beds, seven operating rooms and an entire floor dedicated to pediatric oncology, all in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children.

It is also South Broward County’s only level one pediatric trauma center, combining advanced technology, the expertise of some of South Florida’s most diverse, board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered focus to heal the body, mind and spirit.

The nonprofit  Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation provides philanthropic funding, in part through events like Tour de Broward, to support the children’s hospital’s mission.

The mission of the Makarov Foundation is to enrich the lives of others through grants and gifts to non-profit organizations. The Foundation makes an impact by supporting causes in multiple areas, including autism, children’s welfare and creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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