Page 21 - Updated - Annual Report 2023 (8.5 x 11 in)

Signature Events

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center host a variety of events throughout the year in an effort
to raise funds and awareness for the children and families at the Center. These events
include Power Lunch in the fall, Light Up Downtown during the holiday season, Winter
Carnival early in the year and our signature spring event, Flip Flops on the Docks.

Winter Carnival

The 1st Annual Jack & Jill Center Winter Carnival was held on Sunday,
February 5, 2023. This was an exciting day featuring carnival rides, games,
arts and crafts, face painting, a live DJ, and fun food for the whole family.
The carnival attracted over 400 attendees of all ages who came out to
enjoy a fun-filled day while supporting the children and families of Jack &
Jill Center. We had over 100 volunteers to help make
this a memorable day for all.

Flip Flops on the Docks

The 18th Annual PEDIATRIX Flip Flops on the Docks was held on Saturday,
March 18, 2023 at Lauderdale Yacht Club, and raised over $445,000. This
casual soirée overlooked the Intracoastal Waterway, and guests enjoyed a
panoramic view of Fort Lauderdale. The evening featured relaxed tropical beach
décor, delicious drinks, an open bar, fabulous specialty food stations, live music by
The Marcia Mitchell Band, and entertainment by Island Groove Entertainment.
Attendees and online bidders had the chance to bid on over 100 luxurious items
in a live and silent auction. Guests learned firsthand why this event was voted the
Best Nonprofit Fundraiser of 2023 by Fort Lauderdale Magazine.

STILES Light Up Downtown

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, over 450 attendees filled the Plaza on Las
Olas at the 22nd Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown, presented by Joe & Michele
Maiuro. Guests enjoyed unlimited beverages, culinary delights by The Restaurant
People, and sweet treats from Peach Cobbler Factory and Sweeter Days Bake
Shop. Festive, live entertainment roamed the plaza including The Yuletide
Carolers, holiday-themed stilt walkers and jugglers, and a visit from Santa in his
sleigh-mobile. This event culminated with the lighting of Stiles magnificent 30-
foot tree and raised over $173,000 in support of Jack & Jill Center!
Power Lunch

The 22nd Annual Power Lunch took place on Thursday, September 28,
2023, and paid tribute to several special and outstanding honorees in the
community: CITY Furniture - Corporate Honoree, Hudson Family
Foundation - Foundation Honoree, and Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bigs in
Blue - Volunteer Honoree. Over 300 supporters attended this lunch
featuring Emcee, Neki Mohan, VP of Visit Lauderdale, and Guest
Speaker, Caitlin Stella, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Joe DiMaggio
Children’s Hospital. This event raised over $94,000.

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