Speaker Series events benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2025) – Deepak Chopra, physician, author and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, recently shared inspiring and thought-provoking insights during an appearance at the Florida Forum Speaker Series, presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Chopra discussed his philosophies on mindfulness and well-being during an engaging conversation with Jacksonville Jaguars team owner Shad Khan, who moderated the program.
The Florida Forum Speaker Series supporting Wolfson Children’s Hospital concludes with Floridian, journalist and novelist Carl Hiaasen in a conversation with Florida Times-Union Columnist Mark Woods on Feb. 12, 2025. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The series is made possible by long-time partners and generous sponsors Landstar, Wells Fargo and Florida Blue.
Subscriptions for the Florida Forum events start at $170 each for general seating, $235 for preferred seating, $300 for one reserved Bronze level ticket, $600 for two reserved Bronze level tickets, $1,500 for two reserved Silver level tickets and $3,000 for four reserved Gold level tickets. The purchase of a Silver or Gold ticket package includes invitations to the private receptions honoring the speakers following the lectures. Patrons under the age of 30 may purchase Young Subscriber tickets for $100 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.thefloridaforum.com, call 904.202.2886, or email womensboard@bmcjax.com.
The Florida Forum raises awareness and funds for Wolfson Children's Hospital, supporting its mission to ensure the finest available pediatric healthcare for all children. The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is committed to raising $1.5 million for two new Kids Kare Mobile Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and other Wolfson Children’s Hospital programs. The Kids Kare Mobile ICUs are part of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Transport fleet and include necessary life-support equipment for the transportation of critically ill and injured infants and children. Kids Kare vehicles and helicopters safely transport nearly 3,000 infants and children a year to Wolfson Children’s Hospital for emergency neonatal and pediatric critical and trauma care. For more information, visit womensboardwch.com.
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Deepak Chopra shared meaningful insights during an appearance at the Florida Forum Speaker Series, presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
- From left:
Michael Mayo, President and CEO, Baptist Health
Kendra McCray, President, The Women’s Board
Maxine McBride, Co-Chair, Florida Forum
Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP
Randy DeFoor, Co-Chair, Florida Forum
Allegra Jaros, President, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Ashley Helmick, Director, The Women’s Board
- From left:
Randy DeFoor, Co-Chair, Florida Forum
Shad Khan, Jacksonville Jaguars owner
Maxine McBride, Co-Chair, Florida Forum
Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP
- From left:
Shad Khan, Jacksonville Jaguars owner
Jessica Murphy, Managing Director, Southeast Division Executive, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP
About The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Established in 1973 by Ellen Cavert, the ongoing mission of the all-volunteer Women’s Board is to raise community awareness and fund state-of-the-art infrastructure, programming and services for Wolfson Children’s Hospital—the only dedicated children’s inpatient healthcare facility in the region. Since its inception, The Women’s Board has raised more than $36 million in support of Wolfson Children’s Hospital to ensure the advancement of first-rate medical care for all children. Two annual fundraisers, the First Coast Design Show (formerly the Art & Antiques Show) and the Florida Forum speaker series, enable The Women’s Board to donate almost $1 million a year to Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville
Nonprofit Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 281-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries, and more. Wolfson Children’s collaborates with pediatric organizations, including Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, the University of Florida College of Medicine — Jacksonville, Emergency Resources Group, and Mayo Clinic Florida. A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2024, was selected as one of only eight children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.
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