Making Strides hosts virtual Mother's Day brunch
The American Cancer Society is celebrating breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and all of the incredible women in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer community.
Walk or donate to support March of Dimes
March of Dimes is on a mission to end premature births. The organization wants to help every mom and baby have the best possible start by raising funds to support them through their pregnancy journey.
Golf for a great cause: The Abe Brown Legacy Golf Tournament returns
The Ninth Annual Abe Brown Legacy Golf Tournament returns to Innisbrook's Copperhead Course on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
$13 for 13 Campaign helps kids in need get new shoes
Thousands of children across the Tampa Bay area are in need of a decent pair of shoes. That's why the FOX 13 Care Force is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries for the $13 for 13 Campaign.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival kicks off 30-day virtual 5K event
Walkers and runners are invited to participate in the inaugural Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival virtual 5K event.
#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
FOX 13 and Metropolitan Ministries team up for holiday '$13 for 13' donation drive
This is the most challenging holiday season ever for Metropolitan Ministries. Due to layoffs and furloughs from the pandemic, as many as 30,000 more families will seek assistance with food and toys for their children. To help that growing need, FOX 13 and Metropolitan Ministries are once again teaming up for $13 for 13.
Metropolitan Ministries seeks donations, volunteers as holiday tent opens for the season
Metropolitan Ministries has reopened their holiday tent. This year, the demand for held is at a high due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the non-profit is seeking donations and volunteers to meet that demand.
Tampa woman battling breast cancer for second time continues inspiring others
Fighting cancer during a pandemic is not easy but this is not Ilyasha Hood’s first fight.
Tampa Bay Food Fight fundraiser goes virtual
The popular Tampa Bay Food Fight event is going virtual this year.
From nurse to patient: A journey with breast cancer
Registered nurse Denise Hickey has brought hope and strength to her patients for more than 30 years at Tampa General Hospital, but when the nurse became the patient, care took on a new meaning.
Seminole Hard Rock employee finds support through 'Making Strides'
For longtime Seminole Hard Rock employee Sharon Focht, good fortune doesn't come from a slot machine.
Sarasota couple raises awareness for 'Making Strides'
John Wiseman of JP Wiseman Construction and his wife, Jenny, have played a big role in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in Sarasota and Manatee counties as sponsors and participants.
Tampa's 2020 'Making Strides' event goes virtual
Making Strides is going virtual for 2020. This year, striders are encouraged to ‘walk your way.’
Ahead of the holidays, Metro Ministries will launch 'Spread Hope' campaign to raise donations for families
It’s officially fall, which means the holidays aren’t too far ahead, and we all know it’s been a tough year for so many.
Bay Area schools benefit from FOX 13, Publix 'Tools for Back to School' campaign
It's a different kind of school year for Mort Elementary kindergarten teacher, Muna Salah, as she packs supplies for her students in individual bags.
Metropolitan Ministries in need of help after 60% drop in volunteers
Local non-profit Metropolitan Ministries needs to fill nearly 200 empty volunteer spots. According to the organization, for the first time, they have experienced a 60% drop in volunteers during the pandemic. They said they have seen a surge in need from local families.
Bay Area malls collecting school supplies for kids
School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.
'Making Strikes Against Breast Cancer' goes virtual
The American Cancer Society is going virtual for this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events.
Help students and teachers with 'Tools for Back to School'
Whether it's in the classroom or E-learning at home, students and teachers face huge challenges when they head back to school.