Sept. 18, 2026 — Cameratta Companies has contributed $25,000 to Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s cancer fund as part of the Be a Friend campaign, supporting local children and families facing cancer and blood disorders.
The contribution comes during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and builds on the momentum of the month-long fundraising campaign, which includes a $60,000 matching gift challenge from presenting sponsor Florida Radiology Consultants.
“Cameratta Companies has a long history of supporting causes that strengthen our community, including Barbara’s Friends,” said Dominic Cameratta, co-owner and chief financial officer of Cameratta Companies. “When we learned about the Be a Friend campaign and challenge from Florida Radiology Consultants, we knew we wanted to help. We are proud to support children and families facing cancer and hope our gift inspires others to join us in making a difference.”
For more than 30 years, Barbara’s Friends has enhanced pediatric cancer care in Southwest Florida by funding programs and resources that support children and families beyond traditional medical treatment.
Donations help provide emotional and financial support, fertility preservation services, pediatric psychology, Child Life programs, end-of-treatment celebrations, college scholarships for survivors, stuffed animals for newly diagnosed patients, and other initiatives that improve quality of life and give families hope throughout their journey.
“We’re incredibly grateful for Cameratta Companies’ generosity and commitment to local children and families,” said Amy Helgeson, senior director of development for Lee Health Foundation. “Their support helps ensure that patients receiving care through Barbara’s Friends have access to vital programs and services that provide comfort, encouragement and hope throughout treatment. Gifts like this also remind our community that every donation can make a meaningful impact.”
To make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor, visit BarbarasFriends.org.
About Barbara’s Friends – Helping Kids with Cancer at Golisano Children’s
Established in 1995, Barbara’s Friends provides equipment, staffing, and services to support lifesaving cancer care for children at Lee Health Golisano Children’s. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program, the only one of its kind in Southwest Florida, has cared for more than 12,000 children since opening. No child is ever denied treatment due to their family’s inability to pay. For more information about Barbara’s Friends or to support children in your community, call Lee Health Foundation at 239-343-6950 or visit BarbarasFriends.org.
