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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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