The 13th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raised $113,905 to support the SEA STAR Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital, an initiative dedicated to providing specialized care for children with various sensory sensitivities. The event was held on Dec. 5 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs.
Guests enjoyed a silent auction, luncheon, and a heartwarming fashion show featuring hospital patients, their families, Lee Health leadership and dedicated community supporters.
“This annual tradition is a beautiful reminder of how our community comes together to uplift the children and families we serve,” said Anne Frazier, system director of development for Lee Health Foundation. “When you see these kids on the runway feeling confident, celebrated, and completely themselves, you see the impact of specialized care.”
The SEA STAR Program—Safety Education Awareness, Sensory Training, Autism Readiness—provides care and support tailored to children and families navigating ASD, IDD, and sensory processing differences. The program focuses on creating safe, sensory-friendly experiences across pediatric clinical settings, expanding staff training, and reducing barriers to exceptional care across Southwest Florida.
To learn more about the SEA STAR Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital or support individualized pediatric care, visit GiveGolisano.org/SEASTAR.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized facility for safety and quality care, is one of five acute care hospitals within Lee Health. Established in 1994, Golisano is the only designated children’s hospital in Southwest Florida, with over 500,000 visits a year, serving patients from six surrounding counties. Ranked as a Top Children’s Hospital by Leapfrog, a Solution for Patient Safety network hospital, an Asthma Friendly Hospital and a certified center for children with Autism, Golisano offers over thirty specialty pediatric services in various locations across SWFL. Lee Health opened the current hospital building in May 2017 which includes 135-beds and comprehensive neonatal and pediatric services. For more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org.
