Thank You to Our Partners
We are deeply grateful to our partners, listed below, for their generous contributions of time, goods and funds – all of which allow us to fulfill our mission of fighting childhood cancer with HOPE. Together, we address the complex issues of childhood cancer research and successfully leverage our resources to provide essential programs for children with cancer and their families.
With help from our partners, we can continue to fund existing programs, and create new ones in response to our communities needs – all with attention to both the quantity and quality of the support we provide.
R2 Unified Technologies, founded in 2008, is an information technology systems integrator and managed services consulting organization based on Boca Raton, FL. R2 specializes in providing Cisco, EMC, and VMware technology solutions to mid-market customers.
R2 is not only Sofia's Hope first corporate sponsor but also it's largest supporter. R2 not only provides funds in support of SH annual research grant, they also actively fund raise and host annual Diamonds & Denim event raising over $75K to date.
Developing and Supporting the Youth of South Florida through Arts and Education The Kirk Foundation hopes to partner with non-profit organizations within Miami Dade County to improve the lives of individuals by ensuring long term benefits with program funding.
The Kirk Foundation's 2022 grant to Sofia's Hope supports our Claymation Station art program and our Healing Arts - art therapy program.
Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida is a next-generation cancer treatment destination known for its leading clinical care and research, compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology. Integrated into their fabric is addressing the psychological, physical, social and spiritual needs of their patients during cancer treatment and beyond. Sofia's Hope works closely with their Pediatric Cancer group to support their patients & families.
MCI is the presenting sponsor of our Equestrian Program and Field Trips to Zoo Miami and this year's Wine & Cheese event.
Sofia's Hope received a grant with the support of The Miami Foundation, the Office of the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Housing and Community Development that helps provide relief to organizations impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This funding is made possible from federal Coronavirus Relief Funds and was used to cover business interruption costs, reopening, and other expenses related to COVID-19. We feel grateful and blessed to have been chosen as a recipient of this grant.
The Awesome Foundation, created in Boston, distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so “micro-trustees” and given up front in cash.
ICOS is an international society committed to the research and education related to cardiac disease in cancer patients. Their vision is to eliminate cardiovascular disease as a barrier to effective cancer therapy in all of our patients being treated or who were previously treated for cancer.
IC-OS and Sofia's Hope work together to bring greater awareness to pediatric cardio-oncology. Sofia's Hope, Founder & President is a member of the IC-OS Advocacy Committee whose focus is patient education initiatives. IC-OS was also a generous supporter of the 1st Int'l Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Conference held in October 2022 co-sponsored by Sofia's Hope, University at Buffalo and Cincinnati Children's.
Zoo Miami Foundation is the non-profit support organization for Zoo Miami which was founded in 1956 when the Zoo was located in Crandon Park at Key Biscayne. In 1981, Zoo Miami opened its gates at its current location. Today, Zoo Miami Foundation is one of the largest membership organizations in South Florida and is committed to the education, conservation and recreation goals of Zoo Miami.
ZMF and SH work together to provide children with cancer Adopt-an-Animal gift bags which include a free annual family pass to Zoo Miami.
Miami Kids Magazine is the go to source for parenting in South Florida. Their mission is unite families and provide the best information about kids health, nutrition, behavior, safety, and more for the benefit of raising happy children.
Official Transportation Company
In business since 2002, Miami Tour Company is the world's leading provider of Miami tours and activities. They are family owned and operated, and believe that everything they do is to create a wonderful experience for their customers. They do this by making their tours fun and treating customers like friends.
The Big Cheese’s first location was opened in 1984 and has become a landmark after 25 years on the same corner. They have a very diverse clientele from police officers to families from surrounding residential communities such as Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall and Coral Gables. The owners of The Big Cheese have been supporters of Sofia's Hope for several years donating pizzas and other menu items for many of our patient and family events as well as sponsoring our Reason to Run 5K and Wine & Cheese fundraisers.
In 2018, in a moment that can only be called serendipitous, SH contacted company owner Michelle Moore regarding transportation for family field trips and visits to barn. A simple request for a quote turned into several emails back and forth with Michelle donating their services and becoming SH's official transportation company!!
If you are interested in joining Sofia’s Hope’s mission as a Partner, please contact us at info@sofiashope.org.