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Past Events
Multi Family Yard Sale
What: Multiple Family Yard Sale When: Saturday, December 6, 2008 Time: 8 am to 2 pm Where: Corner Lot of Del Prado Blvd & Savona Pkwy
Something for Everyone! Come and Support C.A.R.E.S. Resource Center… If anyone is interested in donating items for our yard sale, please contact Virginia or Tara at 239-945-2737
C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention 2nd Annual Walk "Survivors Stepping Out!"
What: Second Annual Suicide Prevention Walk (5K Walk = 3 miles) When: Saturday, November 22, 2008 (Rain or Shine) Time: Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Walk starts at 12:00 p.m. noon Where: Tarpon Point Marina 5902 Silver King Blvd Cape Coral, FL 33914
Registration Fee: $10.00 per walker; includes t-shirt, water & lunch
Join us as we walk in honor of our loved ones lost to suicide.
Sponsored By: Tarpon Point Marina
CARES Suicide Prevention will be hosting the second annual "Survivors Stepping Out" walk at Tarpon Point Marina on Saturday, November 22, 2008. This date is National Survivor of Suicide Day and we will be incorporating the breakout support groups with the walk. Support Groups start at 9:30 am.
Everyone is welcomed to walk in memory of those lost to suicide.
REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc 20th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
When: Friday, May 9, 2008 Time: Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. Golf starts at 1:00 p.m Where: Plantation Golf & Country Club/Centex Homes*
Proceeds benefit C.A.R.E.S. and The REALTOR® Association Crisis Fund.
Download the Golf Sponsor form - HERE
Download the Golf Team form - HERE
C.A.R.E.S. "in-the-dash" School Program
South Fort Myers High School will be hosting “in-the-dash” program for all their students on Friday, April 11, 2008. There will be 2 presentations; first one will start at 12:30pm and the second to start at 1:10pm
When: Friday, April 11, 2008 Time: 12:30pm Where: South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers
"in-the-dash" is a 30 minute presentation which CARES has developed to bring messages of hope to teens and letting them know that there is a purpose for their life. We talk about subjects that they are dealing with in their generation, i.e. drugs, alcohol, suicide prevention and awareness, bullying, cutting, peer pressure, etc. Our program brings a positive message to them, letting them understand that whatever they are dealing with can be turned around.
C.A.R.E.S. is very proud to introduce VOX, Voice of a Generation, which consists of teens who put on human video dramas, along with Dina Comer, motivational speaker.
Our program is free to all schools and we want to make a difference in our community. By bringing this program to all schools in Lee County, we know we can touch someone's life and hopefully save one from making a terrible choice.
C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention 1st Annual Walk "Survivors Stepping Out!"
What: First Annual Suicide Prevention 5K Walk When: Sunday, March 9, 2008 (Rain or Shine) Time: Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Walk starts at 12:00 p.m. noon Where: Lakes Regional Park 7330 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers, FL Parking fee: $5.00 for all day
Registration Fee: $10.00 per walker
Master of Ceremonies: Amy Sedlacek, FOX4 Rising morning anchor
Sponsors: Wal Mart Neighborhood Market Sam’s Club The Bagel Factory Buon Appetito Café Creative Sound Solutions Encore Bank WalMart Neighborhood Market Creative Sound Solution The Bagel Factory Reliance Bank Sam’s Club Buon Appetito Café Encore Bank Leapin Lizard Paula & Dave’s STOP Printing Home Depot Hampton Inn & Suites, Cape Coral Murals by Dawn Hesse Ken Sneeden & Associates Home Depot
CARES Suicide Prevention will be hosting the first annual "Survivors Stepping Out" 5K walk at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on Sunday, March 9, 2008. Everyone is welcomed to walk in memory of those lost to suicide.
Raise $150.00 or more in donations and you will be entered to win fabulous prizes.
C.A.R.E.S. is honored to welcome Student Driver Band from Detroit, Michigan, with their latest song “No Resolve”.
NoResolve.org is a non-profit organization in Michigan who fights for suicide prevention and awareness.
For information, please contact Virginia Cervasio at 239-242-1103
You can register for the walk by clicking HERE.
C.A.R.E.S. 2nd Annual High School Challenge
When: Saturday, January 12, 2008 Time: 6:00 p.m. in Auditorium (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.) Where: Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 481-2233
Lee County High Schools will be competing for a $1,000.00 prize for their drama/production department. Silent auction to be held before show and during intermission.
Tickets are $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per student. Purchase tickets before date or event or at the door.
For information, please contact Virginia Cervasio at 239-242-1103
Master of Ceremonies: Misha McK with “Wake Up With Misha” Judges: Alex Garcia, Nationwide Series NASCAR driver Barry Cavin, Chair, Department of Visual and Performing Arts Director of Theatre, Florida Gulf Coast University Rejean Germain, Sunset Records Group
Participating Schools: Cape Coral HS Cypress Lake HS East Lee County HS Evangelical Christina School Ida Baker HS North Ft Myers HS
NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300
When: Saturday, November 17, 2007 Time: 4:30 p.m. Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead, FL 33035 (305) 230-7223 November 17, 2008, is National Survivor of Suicide Day. Alex Garcia, NASCAR driver, has teamed up with C.A.R.E.S. to honor the memory of those lost to suicide for those left behind. In March of 2007, Alex Garcia became the first Venezuelan to race in NASCAR, and currently pilots the 98 Dixien/OmniSource Chevrolet. To honor the day, Alex will be painting his car the suicide colors, purple and turquoise. C.A.R.E.S. will be in the pit with the drivers in the hopes to bring awareness to suicide prevention. NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300 will be held at Homestead-Miami Speedway, track was completed in 1995 and holds 73,000 seats for spectators. For more information, please contact Virginia Cervasio at 242-5251 or 834-9240
9th Annual National Survivor of Suicide Day
When: Saturday, November 17, 2007 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: FGCU Student Union Hall, Room 214
For more information or to register, please contact Teresa Tate at 541-1151.
C.A.R.E.S. "in-the-dash" School Program Goes to ECS
When: Thursday, November 15, 2007 Time: 2:45 p.m. Where: Evangelical Christian School 8237 Beacon Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907 C.A.R.E.S. will be performing a 30 minute program for Evangelical Christian School regarding suicide awareness and prevention. Program will feature the members of VOX: Voice of a Generation Motivational Speaker: Dina Comer For more information, please contact Virginia Cervasio at 239-242-1103 or email caresprevention@yahoo.com A Family Health & Safety Fair When: Saturday, October 27, 2007 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Where: The Cape Coral Wellness Center
Heart & Soul Massage Therapy, Inc. and The Cape Coral Wellness Center are presenting “The 17th Annual Make a Difference Day”. This free community event will feature displays, demonstrations and information for every member of the family. CARES is proud to part of this day to inform our community on suicide prevention and awareness.
For additional information please contact Pat or Debbie at Heart & Soul Massage Therapy at 239-573-HEAL (4325).
Suicide Prevention Lobbying in Washington, D.C.
When:
July
18 - 21, 2007
SPAN USA's 12th Annual National Suicide Prevention Awareness & Training Event C.A.R.E.S. will be participating once again in SPAN USA's annual gathering to lobby for suicide awareness. We will be marching and displaying our quilt for thousands to see. Anyone who is interested in submitted a photo for the quilt please contact Virginia Cervasio at 239-242-1103.
If you would like to participate in the event with SPAN USA, please contact them through their website at www.spanusa.org .
Out of The Darkness Overnight Walk When:
Saturday &
Sunday; June 9 & 10, 2007
CARES to participate in the “Out of The Darkness Overnight Walk” in New York City…
CARES has a team, and will be walking the 20 mile walk from dusk to dawn on June 9 – June 10. The event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is held on a yearly basis and we walk to prevent suicide.
You can sponsor the CARES walkers and get more information by visiting www.theovernight.org
C.A.R.E.S. HS Challenge... A Community Variety Show When:
Friday;
January
26, 2007 3500 Agualinda Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33914 (Map Quest)
C.A.R.E.S. has challenged local Lee County High Schools to put on a variety show to compete for a $1,000.00 check for their drama/production department. Patrick Nolan from FOX4 will be the MC for the evening. Three judges will determine the winner.
Recap: Thank you to all our sponsors and participants in making our first fundraiser such a success! We want to express our deepest thanks to all our judges and most of all to our Master of Ceremonies, Patrick Nolan from FOX4 News…He did an amazing job!!!
Our winner was Cypress HS Center for the Arts and they received a $1,000.00 check for their drama department.
Because of your support, we were able to raise $5,642.00… See you next year!
We want to thank the following sponsors for their contributions as well.
National Survivors of Suicide Day
When:
Saturday;
November 18, 2006 (239) 590-1000 or toll-free (800) 590-3428
The Division of Social Work at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) www.fgcu.edu invites you to participate in the 8th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day on Saturday, November 18th. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) www.afsp.org will sponsor it's Eighth Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day, reaching out to tens of thousands of people who have lost a loved one to suicide. The day of nationwide conferences will connect survivors through a satellite and Internet broadcast, allowing survivors to share their experiences of loss. The Division of Social Work is honored to host the event locally at FGCU for the second consecutive year.
This unique opportunity will help survivors connect with others who have survived the tragedy of a suicide loss and express and understand the powerful emotions they experience. If you are newly bereaved or have been a survivor for months or years, we welcome you to share you loss on this day. Please join us in a day of healing, support, information and remembrance.
To register for this event, to volunteer, or for further information please contact: Dr. Carmen G. Perez at 239-590-7828 or cperez@fgcu.edu A suicide dies once... Survivors die 1,000 deaths trying to understand why.
Orangewood Elementary CARES to kickoff National Survivor of Suicide Day
When:
Friday; November
17, 2006 (239) 936-2950 Contact: Ruth Lohmeyer, Principal (239) 936-2950
Orangewood Elementary School C.A.R.E.S., to plant a tree in remembrance of those lost to suicide for National Survivor of Suicide Day. The students of Orangewood Elementary School have joined with C.A.R.E.S. to remember those lost to suicide and give the survivors of suicide a place to go and remember their loved ones. A tree will be planted at Orangewood Elementary to kick off National Survivor of Suicide Day, which is November 18th. The students will make footprint ornaments and hang them on the tree while the survivors of suicide will hang pictures of their loved ones. The beautiful mahogany tree will be decorated on school grounds where it will remain until the month of January. C.A.R.E.S. members are very excited to have the Orangewood family join them to educate the community on suicide prevention along with remembering the survivors who are left behind. Everyone is welcomed to participate. For further information, please contact Virginia Cervasio, C.A.R.E.S. Executive Director at (239) 242-1103 or by email at caresprevention@yahoo.com. You may also contact Dr. Ruth Lohmeyer, Orangewood Elementary School Principal at (239) 936-2950. National Survivor of Suicide Day When:
Sunday; November
18, 2006
For more information about this special event, please contact Dr. Carmen Perez at 239-590-7828. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) will sponsor its 8th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day, reaching out to tens of thousands of people across the country who have lost a loved one to suicide. The day of nationwide conferences will connect survivors through a satellite and Internet broadcast, allowing survivors to share their experiences of loss. The broadcast, which will offer emotional support to survivors and information about resources for healing, will feature a panel of survivors and mental health professionals. The Division of Social Work will join over 100 nationwide sites to sponsor on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University the local web cast of this event for the second consecutive year. This year we are privileged to have gathered a group of experts, each a survivor, who are making a difference in the lives of survivors and in working to prevent suicide in Southwest Florida including:
· Ms. Teresa Tate, CEO and Founder of SOLES (Survivors Of Law Enforcement Suicides) · Ms. Pat Scoones, Founder, The J. Timothy Hogan Foundation · Ms. Virginia Cervasio, Executive Director/President, C.A.R.E.S. Community Awareness in Recognizing and Educating on Suicide · Dr. Michael Early, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. We will gather in Room 110 of Academic Building 3, from 12:00 to 3:30 pm. This event is open to the public. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register or for more information please contact Dr. Carmen G. Perez at (239) 590-7828 or cperez@fgcu.edu. http://calendar.yahoo.com/caresprevention
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