NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
Community and business leaders gather in Fort Lauderdale for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's annual gala
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Community and business leaders gathered in Fort Lauderdale for the 2026 Red Gala to support pediatric care and medical breakthroughs at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. The annual philanthropic event brought together medical professionals and local figures to help families facing difficult medical circumstances. The hospital's previous gala in 2025 successfully raised more than $3 million.
Read the full story at WSVN 7News – Local NewsWhy It Matters
The annual fundraising event supports specialized pediatric medical services and patient care teams at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital for families facing serious medical challenges.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Red Gala took place at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale.
- The event was held to support pediatric care and medical breakthroughs at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
- Shane Strum serves as the CEO of Memorial Healthcare System.
- 7News anchor Olivia Diventi served as the emcee and shared her personal experience with the hospital's care.
- The previous gala in 2025 raised more than $3 million.
Who's Mentioned
locationPier 66“Venue where the 2026 Red Gala took place”PersonChase“Child of emcee Olivia Diventi born prematurely”PersonCharlie“Child of emcee Olivia Diventi born prematurely”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of the gala and hospital event”OrganizationMemorial Healthcare System“Parent health system operating Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”PersonShane Strum“CEO of Memorial Healthcare System”PersonOlivia Diventi“7News anchor and event emcee”OrganizationJoe DiMaggio Children's Hospital“Beneficiary of the annual gala”