CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - May 2, 2025 - PRLog -- Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County (HMHB) is celebrating a powerful show of community support after its 32nd Annual Mother's Day Fundraising Luncheon raised an inspiring $146,000—far surpassing the initial $132,000 goal. Presented by Fifth Third Bank and hosted by Memorial Healthcare System, the afternoon event was a moving celebration of generosity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to families.
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Held in a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere and hosted by WPLG's Nicole Perez, the luncheon brought together longtime supporters, new advocates, and community leaders to make a real impact. As guests gave from the heart, they watched the "heart thermometer" rise with each donation—each contribution recognized in real time, igniting cheers of gratitude from the crowd.
"We could not be more thrilled with the outcomes," said Dawn Liberta, Executive Director of HMHB Broward. "Watching supporters bidding and donating to our 'Gifts for Babies' part of the program filled my heart to the brim. We exceeded our goal for that program by $8,000. What fantastic supporters we have!"
The emotion in the room deepened when a participant from HMHB's Mahogany Project bravely shared her story. "Being a member of the Mahogany Project has taught me more about motherhood than my own mother did," she said. The raw honesty of her testimony moved many to tears and sparked a powerful reflection from HMHB Board Director Frank Florio, Esquire, who said, "We are responsible for the community in which we live. By supporting HMHB, we continue to help those who don't have the resources to do it themselves."
One of the most anticipated moments of the afternoon was the presentation of the 2025 HMHB-Broward Outstanding Honorees, celebrating individuals making exceptional contributions to families and maternal health in the community:
Outstanding Mothers of the Year
- Yvokia Davidson
- Suzette Fleischmann
- LaNetta Henry
- Melissa Hoff
- Deana Koenig
- Michelle Russo Matak
- Lois Marino
- Ellice Martinez
- Robin Miller
- Jessica Rodriguez
- Stephanie Seltzer
- Matt Korshoff
- Tim Curtin
- Tammy Tucker
Among the many initiatives HMHB leads, one of the most important upcoming efforts is the Forget Me Not event in October, honoring the lives of babies lost too soon and creating compassionate, safe spaces for families to grieve, heal, and remember.
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Source: Healthy Mothers Health Babies Coalition of Broward
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