Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC), an affiliate of Broward Health, recently hosted One Enchanted Evening, a heartfelt celebration honoring 10 extraordinary mothers of children with special healthcare needs served by CDTC. This was a rare opportunity for these dedicated caregivers to be celebrated, pampered and to simply enjoy an evening devoted entirely to them.
“Every day, we see the incredible strength, resilience and love these moms have,” said Melissa Bottge White, executive director of CDTC. “These remarkable women consistently place the needs of their special needs children and families before their own. One Enchanted Evening is our way of reminding them that they, too, deserve to feel cared for, appreciated and supported.”
Prior to this special evening, each mother was hand delivered a new purse, gift cards to shop for a special outfit, enjoyed complimentary nail services and received accessories donated by generous community partners.
The evening began at CDTC, where the moms were chauffeured to Pier Sixty-Six and boarded a private Sanlorenzo yacht for a sunset cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway. They then enjoyed an intimate, interactive dining experience at Sotogrande at Pier Sixty-Six, featuring a specially curated menu by Chef Michael Toker.
The unforgettable evening was made possible thanks to the generosity of Pier Sixty-Six, local businesses and donors who contributed services, gift cards and financial support.
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center provides comprehensive, family centered medical, developmental and therapeutic services that help children and adolescents with chronic illnesses and disabilities achieve their fullest potential while supporting the families who care for them.
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts four hospitals, two trauma centers, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of over $2 billion and annually provides over $523 million in charity and uncompensated care. For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
