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FORT MYERS Big Brothers Big Sisters forges lifelong friendship in Fort Myers Three young men brought together by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in Fort Myers have made their shared love of basketball the basis of a lifelong friendship.
Miracle Monday: Myles’ Message nonprofit connects parents of kids with Down syndrome Miracle Monday: A Lee County woman was inspired by her son to create a nonprofit connecting and supporting other parents whose children have Down syndrome.
12-year-old rings the bell after being declared cancer free at Golisano Alexis Andreae, 12, is cancer free. The 12-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia last June, right after her birthday. She spent a lot of time at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Miracle Monday: Golisano child life specialist helps children with disabilities learn to play Child life specialist Mandy Roulx works with children who are developmentally disabled and finds ways to engage them in play.
WINK News Miracle Monday: 9-year-old cancer patient writes song for oncologist A young boy just turned 9, but instead of singing Happy Birthday, he wrote a song for his favorite oncologist at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Cape Coral couple encounters issues with contractor after Hurricane Ian One thing lawmakers did away with in the special session is an assignment of benefits. It’s when you sign over your insurance rights to a contractor or a third party. But now, as one Cape Coral couple learned the hard way, some contractors have switched things up using insurance contingency agreements. Tom and Susan Jackson, […]
WINK NEWS Where do we grow from here: Southwest Florida’s rising rent The cost of living skyrocketed this year as Southwest Florida continued to grow and as it works to rebuild after Hurricane Ian. As we prepare to close out 2022, WINK News decided to take a look back at the past year’s crazy rent prices and revisit a series we did seven years ago called: “Where […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS NICU nurses recall Lee Health history, celebrate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s 5th birthday For some, it’s hard to believe Golisano Children’s Hospital is already celebrating the 5th birthday of its $200 million state-of-the-art facilities. We caught up with some nurses in the NICU who will tell you, time flies when you’re taking care of our tiniest patients. Years of fundraising and construction all lead up to the parade […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former patients join in celebrating fifth birthday celebration for Golisano Children’s Hospital Jocelyn Andersen doesn’t remember her time in the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital but her dad remembers it like it was yesterday. Jocelyn, 4, who was born via emergency c-section at 23 weeks, was the first newborn to be admitted into the NICU wing. It was a rough start, to say the least. “She was […]
FORT MYERS Big Brothers, Big Sisters trying to recruit 100 SWFL men in 100 days Big Brothers, Big Sisters is starting a campaign throughout Southwest Florida Tuesday to recruit 100 men in 100 days. Hundreds of boys in our area are waiting to be matched with positive role models. Big brothers and sisters with the volunteer organization are matched with kids based on their personalities and shared interests. WINK News’ […]