Students from American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, from both the Broward and Palm Beach campuses, hosted a holiday party for pediatric cancer patients from Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at the Broward Health Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 8.
In October, the AHS students organized the 24th annual Superhero Party for the pediatric cancer patients with the main goal to help the children write their wish lists for Santa. For each list, American Heritage Schools Pre-Medical Program raised the funds to make those wishes come true and celebrated with the children at the holiday party.
The goal was not only met but exceeded, allowing for a celebration where these patients were able to be the superheroes they truly are. This event provided an escape for these young heroes, allowing them to forget about hospital visits and treatments, if only for a day.
American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program students have hosted this initiative for 24 years. The students’ passion for contributing and community involvement is reflected in the thousands of dollars raised through local fundraising events, which enabled them to build two new pediatric playrooms at the hospital.
The hospital staff supported the students in their mission to brighten the lives of young superheroes battling cancer at the Salah Pediatric Oncology Unit. The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center is a vital resource for comprehensive pediatric hematology-oncology care in South Florida, committed to research and compassionate patient support.
