http://www.marcoislandflorida.com en-us Copyright 2013, marcoislandflorida SaxoTech Online Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:54 -0400 15 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200030 The Lee County Fire Marshal's and Inspector's Association will host a charity golf tournament Saturday to benefit the Golisano Children's Hospital. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:06:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200030 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200016 Melissa and Dave Godfrey were married April 13 and thought that her bout with fatigue days later was just a byproduct of the wedding celebration. A trip to the doctor for Melissa Godfrey, 33, gave those symptoms a lot more weight - a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200016 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200004 An equine visitor met students of IMPACT for Developmental Education Inc. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200004 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200001 Trailways Camp is a sleepover camp for adults with disabilities. Its supporters say it's the only one of its kind in the area. More than 100,000 adults in Lee and Collier counties live with some kind of physical or cognitive disability. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200001 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200002 "As a breast cancer survivor, I wanted to volunteer for an organization that provides assistance, help and encouragement to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, like Susan G. Komen. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:02:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200002 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200003 A 70-year-old widow from Fort Myers receives a new roof by Valentine's Day. Following a leg amputation and two-month hospital stay, a North Fort Myers man gets a new wheelchair ramp to improve mobility. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200003 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200006 Dr. Piper Center for Social Services Inc. is looking for senior volunteers needed to transport the elderly who need a ride to the doctor, dentist, pharmacy, dialysis or other treatments. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:59:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200006 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200005 Today Jennifer's Art of a Child to Benefit Local Charities Starting today, Jennifer's Boutique will host ' Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/VOLUNTEERING/305200005 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/VOLUNTEERING/130517008 United Way will be holding a volunteer recruitment fair Saturday. The agency said people can offer their skills and experience to a local non-profit or public agency. The fair allows volunteers to meet face to face with local organizations that need help and allows applicants to choose one that fits them, organizers said. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/VOLUNTEERING/130517008 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/VOLUNTEERING/130516031 The National Letter Carrier Food Drive - "Stamp Out Hunger" - brought in 294,000 pounds of food in Collier County. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:25:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/VOLUNTEERING/130516031 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/VOLUNTEERING/130516005 The Community Foundation of Collier County and Hodges University announced that the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), established at the Community Foundation in 1997, is moving to Hodges University this summer. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:46:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130516/VOLUNTEERING/130516005 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514020 The Lee County Sheriff's Office today released dates and schools for its popular summer program for youth. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514020 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514018 The Bonita Springs Y is celebrating its one-year anniversary of reopening Memorial Day weekend 2012. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514018 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514016 Seniors, age 55 and older, needed to mentor children in elementary schools, Head Start Centers, after school programs, and camp for The Foster Grandparent Program of Southwest Florida. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:17:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514016 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514011 The 21st annual National Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 11 collected 319,935 pounds of food in Lee County -- a 5 percent increase over last year, when Lee residents donated 304,487 pounds. Lee County residents also donated $232 in cash. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130514/VOLUNTEERING/130514011