The night marked the public launch of Forward for Generations, the Hospital's multi-year Campaign to raise $200 million for patients and families MIAMI , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus Children's publicly launched its largest multi-year fundraising campaign in its 75-year history, Forward for Generations, at the 17th Annual Diamond Ball gala on October 26 . This monumental event marked a record-breaking evening as philanthropists from across South Florida raised $6,914,644 to directly benefit patients and families served by Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
"This is the 17 th year of bringing South Florida philanthropists together to celebrate and gather with one goal in mind – providing our community and beyond with the best in pediatric healthcare," said Matthew A. Love , president and CEO of Nicklaus Children's Health System, parent organization of the Hospital. "At Nicklaus Children's Hospital, we are focused on the future and, tonight, we made history with the launch of our Forward for Generations Campaign garnering record-breaking donations that will support our vision to ensure a healthy future for our children.
" Nearly 500 community members attended this year's Diamond Ball, themed "Dream With Us: Forward for Generations." During the evening, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation Board Chair Peter Lopez and Foundation President Allison Baker announced that the Campaign had already reached more than 60 percent of its $200 million fundraising goal prior to the p.