West Boca Medical Center has a series of lectures with several good ones this month including Autism, Diabetes, Orthopedics and Heart Health. Sorry we’re late on the one on February 6th, but see the image below for more details:
Category: Medical
Relay for Life of West Boca: Approaching Soon!
February is a busy month for the generous and hard-working teams participating in the West Boca Relay For Life fundraiser. The event, which will feature music, games, food, and other festivities to celebrate cancer survivors and honor those who have passed, is scheduled for February 23rd at Loggers’ Run Middle School starting at 12 noon.
The gift-wrapping event covered in December helped to raise over $2,000 for the American Cancer Society, so the teams give a huge thank-you to all those who came out and helped the cause.
To get on-board with fundraising during the final few weeks before Relay is an easy task. Many teams set up their own fundraisers, such as the “Band Nerds” team, which is selling discount coupon books for $20. To purchase, please contact team captain Tom Laasko at [email protected].
Another way to donate is to donate to a specific person or team. This can be done in your name, in honor of a loved one, or anonymously here (by clicking the orange “donate” button).
So far the West Boca teams have raised over $10,000. We commend the wonderful efforts of the 29 teams involved in supporting cancer research!
Relay for Life West Boca Update: Get Your Gifts Wrapped!
As the holidays are among us, the efforts of the teams supporting West Boca’s Relay for Life are no where near taking a holiday. Relay for Life is an event by the American Cancer Society that takes place all around the nation to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. West Boca’s Relay for Life is fast-approaching: the event is planned to take place on February 23rd, 2013 at Loggers’ Run Middle School.
The teams are gathering together to raise funds for the big day by “Wrapping for a Cure.” They have four dates in December and three locations to choose from, and are offering their gift-wrapping services in exchange for a donation to the cause. Come by, donate, and let the teams take care of all of the holiday gift-wrapping.
The first gift-wrapping date is this Saturday, December 15th, at the Shadowood Square Starbucks (located at the intersection of US-441 and Glades Road). The teams will be out front of Starbucks from 10 AM-3 PM, which is next to the Boston Market in the shopping center.
The second gift-wrapping date is Saturday, December 22nd, at Mizner Park. The teams will be at the Starbucks from 10 AM- 3 PM. The Starbucks is located next to Robb & Stucky.
The Relay teams will also be wrapping at the Walgreens on 441 & Palmetto Park Road and the Walgreens in Shadowood Square (the shopping center at the intersection of 441 and Glades Road) on December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th from 12 noon until 9 PM. For those last-minute gifts in need of wrapping, these locations are the perfect fit.
Keep checking back to West Boca News for further Relay for Life Updates. If you would like to learn more information or make a donation, please visit Relay for Life West Boca .
Concerns Raised About West Boca Medical Center
West Boca resident Andrew Colton wrote about an unpleasant experience at West Boca Medical Center, on his site, Boca News Now.
The focus of his criticism was the Respiratory Therapy department. Colton indicates that while he was otherwise happy with the doctors, nurses and staff, the RT staff were careless, thoughtless, and unprofessional.
It’s difficult without being there to determine how valid his complaints are. Some of his concerns (use of students and relatively new staff to perform therapy) seem unreasonable. Of course hospitals will have students and inexperienced staff provide some care. Anything else would create a Catch-22.
Anyone who has had care in any hospital will find something to complain about. Someone close to us recently had surgery at an area hospital and got an infection. Did the hospital do something wrong, or was that just one of the risks of surgery that can happen anywhere. It’s impossible to say.
However, Colton goes into great detail about all the problems they experienced, and many points seem hard to defend, such as taking phone calls during treatment.
We contacted WBMC to see if they had any public comment. So far they have not provided any answers. Similarly we reached out to Colton and he has not responded either.
Relay for Life Has Hit The West Boca Ground Running
The American Cancer Society knows that the road to end cancer cannot be done overnight. However, the organization knows that for a single night all over the country, residents can come together to fight to end cancer, remember those who have lost their battle to the disease, and honor those who are still fighting. That is what Relay for Life is all about: a night of celebration and honor, where participants raise money in teams for the American Cancer Society and come together with others of the community.
While Relay for Life of West Boca may not be until February, teams are already in place and beginning their fundraising. This year, the theme is Destination: Cure! The Relay
will be held on February 23rd, 2012 starting at 12:00 PM at Logger’s Run Middle School.
How can you get involved?
- Step 1: Know your cause. Relay for Life and American Cancer Society information can be found here: Learn about Relay for Life
- Step 2: Create a team! Anyone can create a team and raise money for the cause. Contact West Boca Relay for Life event chair, Elissa Goldstein, at 561-859-5792 for more information and team meeting dates. Visit the West Boca Relay for Life Page
Elissa Goldstein - Step 3: Be creative and active in your fundraising. West Boca Relay for Life teams up with local restaurants and vendors to provide fundraising nights, where proceeds go to fundraising teams to be given to the American Cancer Society.
Upcoming fundraisers - Step 4: Spread the word. Using social media and good ole fliers can go a long way. The American Cancer Society even has a generic e-mail that can be sent out with a direct link for donations, so don’t think your long distance family can’t contribute!
- Step 5: Get excited. Though fundraising takes months, the event itself is the culmination of everyone’s fundraising efforts.
On Monday, November 12th from 11am-11pm, Chili’s is partnering with local Relay teams to donate funds during Chili’s Give Back Night event. The flyer will soon be available here
Keep checking West Boca News for the most recent Relay for Life information.