Event will support SEA STAR Program for children with developmental and behavioral needs
July 24, 2025 – Sponsors are needed for the 13th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show to be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. Proceeds will benefit the hospital’s SEA STAR (Safety Education Awareness, Sensory Training – Autism Readiness) Program, a critical service providing sensory-friendly care for children with neurological and developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), sensory processing disorders, and more.
“As both a hospital leader and a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how the SEA STAR Program is transforming care for children with developmental and sensory needs,” said Alyssa Kasiewicz, chief nursing and operations executive for Golisano Children’s Hospital. “This fashion show is an opportunity to ensure every child receives the compassionate, individualized care they deserve. We’re so grateful to the Pelican Landing Children’s Hospital Support Group and our dedicated sponsors who continue to make this event possible year after year.”
Since launching the SEA STAR Program in April of 2024, nearly 100% of hospital team members have been trained in sensory-friendly care practices. The program also introduced Florida’s first sensory-friendly ambulance, ensuring safe, calming transportation experiences for children. Additions to care also include 10 sensory rooms throughout the Southwest Florida region, thoughtfully designed to help patients and families feel more at ease with dimmable lighting, tactile therapy tools, bubble tubes, fiber optics, and more.
The Dec. 5 event will begin with a silent auction at 10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 11:45 a.m., and a fashion show at 1 p.m. Fashion from Fort Myers to Naples will be modeled by hospital patients and families, Lee Health leadership and community supporters.
Sponsorship opportunities include $10,000 Presenting Sponsor, $5,000 Gold Runway Sponsor, $2,500 Silver Runway Sponsor and $2,000 Bronze Table Sponsor. For more information about sponsorships or to purchase your tickets, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org/Golisano-Fashion-Show-2025.
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 GoGolisano.org.
