May 6, 2023 –FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE EVENT
Miggy’s Gift 2nd annual garage sale took place at our home. We received donations from the community during the month of April for the sale. Thankfully, it was a total success again this year. With the funds we raised, we will purchase hats and sunglasses for the kids attending three separate summer camps this year. | Photo Gallery
May 5, 2023 –MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE MOTHERS DAY
Miggy’s Gift assisted five pediatric patients at Miami Cancer Institute by donating $50 gift cards for the children to be able to buy their moms Mother’s Day presents. The event was hosted by Kendra Scott Jewelry Store at Brickell City Center. | Photo Gallery
May 4, 2023 –SPECIAL PATIENT NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift prepares a custom gift basket for a 7-year-old sibling of a terminal pediatric cancer patient at Nicklaus Hospital. Cancer does not only affect the patient only. The family members, also struggle through the process. Thanks to a wonderful Child Life Specialist, who is paying close attention to the needs of the family, we are honored to be called upon, and help out when we are needed. | Photo Gallery
May 3, 2023 – CORAL GABLES POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PALS) SKIN CANCER AWARENESS PRESENTATION
Miggy’s Gift visits the Coral Gables Police Department and speaks to the kids participating in the PALS meeting. We teach them about the dangers of skin cancer, and explain how to check themselves monthly for unusual mole. We stress the importance of “See something – Say Something” | Photo Gallery
May 3, 2023 –BELEN SKIN CANCER AWARENES PRESENTATION
Miggy’s Gift and Miami Cancer Institute visit Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and present to the athletic department a skin cancer awareness message. We donated hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm to every student that participated in the lecture.. | Photo Gallery
April 19, 2023 –DIMAGGIO ART EVENT
Miggy’s Gift visits DiMaggio Childrens Hosptial with art teacher Maritza Lopez to teach the children on the oncology floor different techniques using canvass and acrylic paints. The children loved the experience and so did we. | Photo Gallery
April 4, 2023 –MDC SCHOLARSHIP
Miggy’s Gift returns to Miami Dade College Foundation to add another $6,000 to Miggy’s Scholarship Grant. The funds will be divided this year $4,000 for a student in the Animation/Video Game track, $2,000 towards the Summer Camp provided to low income high school students interested in Animation/Video Game Design. | Photo Gallery
April 3, 2023 –MCI COLORING BOOK DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates coloring books and color pencils to Miami Cancer Institute. These books are offered to adult patients during their infusion treatment. They are extremely popular and by popular demand, we continue donating them quarterly. | Photo Gallery
March 23, 2023 –SPECIAL PATIENT SYLVESTER CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift donates a custom gift basket to 17-year-old cancer patient. This patient loves cooking so we prepared a WOK inspired basket. | Photo Gallery
March 14, 2023 –HOLTZ CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift hosted a St. Patrick’s Day party for the kids on the oncology floor. Special guest was Danny H the magician. | Photo Gallery
March 8, 2023 –MELANOMA RESEARCH ALLIANCE RETREAT – WASHINGTON D.C.
Miggy’s Gift attends the 2023 MRA Retreat in Washington D.C. In addition, we participated in the Melanoma Action Coalition annual meeting. | Photo Gallery
February 27, 2023 –SPECIAL PATIENT WHEELCHAIR DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates a wheelchair to a pediatric patient. | Photo Gallery
February 25, 2023 –MDC MEDICAL CAMPUS – COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Miggy’s Gift bring a skin cancer awareness table to the health fair and in collaboration with Miami Cancer Institue, we provided an opportunity to receive a brim hat to anyone that received a free skin check. Photo Gallery
February 4, 2023 –CORAL GABLES WOMENS CLUB – CHILDREN’S HEALTH FAIR
Miggy’s Gift brings the skin cancer prevention awareness program to children and their families. The kids received sunglasses, and other surprise gifts for participating in a sun smart activity. | Photo Gallery
January 27, 2023 –SPECIAL PATIENT NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift donates two customized gift baskets to a patient and her caregiver at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
January 25, 2023 – MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Miggy’s Gift meets the two recipients of the 2022/2023 Stephen “Miggy” Scholarship at Miami Dade College – Miami Animation Gaming International Complex. A big congratulation goes to Ms. Ana Guzman and Ms.Kayla Stewart. | Photo Gallery
January 23, 2023 – SOFIA’S HOPE TRIP TO THE ZOO
Miggy’s Gift collaborates with Sofia’s Hope and donates sunscreen lotion, lip balm, and sunglasses to all the kids attending the zoo field trip. | Photo Gallery
January 17, 2023 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift donates adult coloring books and color pencils to patients receiving infusion treatment. This books help keep patients entertained and calm during a long day at MCI. | Photo Gallery
December 8, 2022 – ALEX’S PLACE AT SYLVESTER CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift arrives with Christmas joy for all the kids on the oncology unit at Alex’s Place. | Photo Gallery
December 7, 2022 – HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift arrives with Christmas joy for all the kids on the oncology floor at Holtz Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
December 6, 2022 – DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift arrives with Christmas joy for all the kids on the oncology floor at DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
December 5, 2022 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HOLIDAY GIFT DELIVERY
Miggy’s Gift arrives with Christmas joy for all the kids on the oncology floor at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
December 5, 2022 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE HOLIDAY GIFT DELIVERY
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas gifts to families nominated by the child life specialist of radiation and infusion department. | Photo Gallery
November 20, 2022 – STEPPIN-IT-FOR-STEPHEN
Miggy’s Gift holds its 4th annual walk at Coral Reef Park. We had downpour rain but regardless of the weather, we were able to celebrate Stephen’s life and were able to raise funds to continue with our mission, to help families going through and struggling with a cancer journey. | Photo Gallery
October 12, 2022 – HALLOWEEN ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift donates a box full of Halloween arts and crafts to the oncology/infusion patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
September 19, 2022 – CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – SYLVESTER CANCER/ALEX’S PLACE
Miggy’s Gift in partnership with Sofia’s Hope delivers a happy magical party to the children receiving treatment at Alex’s Place. Besides a fun and excited Magic Show performed by Danny H., the children also worked on arts and crafts projects to take home. It was a magical morning for some very special kiddos. | Photo Gallery
August 19, 2022 – MIAMI DADE COLLEGE MEDICAL CAMPUS – SKIN SMART CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENT
Miggy’s Gift in partnership with National Council on skin cancer prevention presents Miami Dade College the platinum award of becoming a “Skin Smart Campus” Miami Dade College is the first campus in South Florida to receive this certification. | Photo Gallery
August 13, 2022 – GILDA’S CLUB – BACK TO SCHOOL MAGICAL BASH
Miggy’s Gift participates in a back to school event at Gilda’s Club. We brought famous magician “Danny H” to perform for the kids and donated hats and sunglasses for the kids to add to the back packs they received at the event. It was a magical afternoon for the kids and their families.| Photo Gallery
July 23, 2022 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY SUMMER CAMP
Miggy’s Gift sponsors an art session with art teacher, Maritza Lopez. The kids were able to paint with acrylic paint on canvass. It was a fun filled afternoon they truly enjoyed. Later the kids all received brim hats and a sunscreen dispenser was donated for Nicklaus to use on all future camps.| Photo Gallery
July 20, 2022 – MIGGY’S GIFT AND SOFIA’S HOPE COLLABORATE AT NICKLAUS HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift and Sofia’s Hope collaborate to donate a special patient admitted at Nicklaus Hospital a gaming computer and care package to his mom. | Photo Gallery
July 11, 2022 – KIWANIS 2022 SUMMER CAMP – HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Miggy’s Gift in partnership with Miami Cancer Institute brings a healthy sun safety presentation to the kids via Zoom. All the children and camp counselors received a brim hat and pair of sunglasses. | Photo Gallery
July 1, 2022 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE – 4th OF JULY DONATION TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Miggy’s Gift donates 4th of July gift bags with coloring books, craft projects, blankets, water bottles and other goodies. All items with the theme of the 4th of July holiday. | Photo Gallery
June 8, 2022 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE – COLORING BOOK DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates stress relief coloring books to adults receiving infusion treatment at Miami Cancer Institute. These books are very popular and we continue receiving calls asking for more books. The patients love them. | Photo Gallery
June 3, 2022 – SPECIAL PATIENT DONATION –
Miggy’s Gift donates a beautiful customized basket to a very special little boy admitted at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital oncology unit and a care package specially prepared for his mom. | Photo Gallery
May 25, 2022 – MDC VENEZUELAN STUDENT SOCIETY
Miggy’s Gift presents sun safety/skin cancer awareness program to students at MDC West Campus and donates brim hats, sunscreen, and lip balm in anticipation of Memorial Day Weekend and “Do Not Fry” National campaign. | Photo Gallery
May 18, 2022 – SPECIAL PATIENT DONATION – NICKLAUS HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift donates a beautiful customized basket to a very special little boy names Orlando admitted at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital oncology unit and a care package specially prepared for his mom.| Photo Gallery
May 13, 2022 – ST. BRENDAN HIGH SCHOOL – MELANOMA AWARENESS PRESENTATION
Miggy’s Gift in partnership with Dr. Braghilori from Miami Cancer Institute presented a lecture to the seniors enrolled in the medical science program regarding the dangers of UV exposure, importance of early detection of skin cancer, and ways to prevent it. | Photo Gallery
April 26, 2022 – MDC MEDICAL CAMPUS MEETING WITH DR. STEWART
Miggy’s Gift meets with President of Medical Campus, Dr. Stewart, Dean of Health Services, Dr. Alwyn Leiba, Dean of School of Nursing, Dr. Tommie Norris, and Director of Simulation Hospital, Dr. Deborah Papa. The purpose of the meeting was to further explain the “Skin Smart Campus” certification program and discuss how the subject of skin cancer prevention can be further included in the program, specially for incoming nursing students. | Photo Gallery
April 14, 2022 – STEPHEN’S BIRTHDAY – DONATION TO MCI PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Miggy’s Gift donates birthday gift bags with toys, books, arts & crafts, and many other fun items to all 44 pediatric patients receiving infusion or radiation treatment at Miami Cancer Institute. This is how we honor Stephen’s 34th birthday (forever 29). | Photo Gallery
April 2, 2022 – SPRING CLEANING GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISING EVENT
Miggy’s Gift host a garage sale to raise funds. Family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers donate items from their homes turning this event into a total success. Any items not sold during the garage sale were donated to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. | Photo Gallery
March 29, 2022 – MDC ROUNTABLE MEETING WITH DR. PUMARIEGA
Miggy’s Gift is invited to participate in an intimate roundtable discussion with newly appointment MDC President, Dr. Pumariega. Her goal is to meet and discuss with different sectors of the community ways in which MDC can improve their services to the students and staff. Miggy’s Gift plants the seed to turn all eight campuses into “Skin Smart Campuses”, a certification awarded by National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention. | Photo Gallery
March 16, 2022 – MDC MAGIC – SKIN CANCER AWARENESS EVENT
Miggy’s Gift and Miami Cancer Institute partner to deliver a skin cancer awareness program to the students enrolled in the MAGIC complex. Dr. Braghiroli presents an informative lecture to the students regarding the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and importance of monthly self-checks. | Photo Gallery
March 15, 2022 – ALEX’S PLACE – ST PATRICKS DAY DONATION WITH A SUPERHERO THEME
Miggy’s Gift donates a specially prepared SUPERHERO gift basket to every child receiving outpatient treatment at Alex’s Place. The kids also got cookies and cupcakes with St. Patrick’s theme.. | Photo Gallery
March 14, 2022 – DONATION TO NICKLAUS HOSPITAL PATIENT TURNING ONE YEAR OLD
Miggy’s Gift donates a specially prepared Birthday gift basket to a special little boy on the oncology floor turning one year old. | Photo Gallery
March 8, 2022 – MELANOMA RESEARCH ALLIANCE RETREAT
Miggy’s Gift travels to Washington D.C. to attend the 2022 retreat. Also met with Melanoma Action Coalition members for the 2022 annual meeting. A week full of new information regarding the prevention and treatment of Melanoma skin cancer. | Photo Gallery
February 11, 2022 – HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – VALENTINES DAY GIFT BASKET DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates a specially prepared Valentine’s Day gift basket to every child on the oncology floor at Holtz Children’s Hospital.. | Photo Gallery
February 9,2022- NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – SPECIAL PATIENT DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates customized gift basket with all dinosaur things for patient Brian plus a laptop for him to do his school work. Mom also received a care package from us.. | Photo Gallery
February 9, 2022 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – SPECIAL PATIENT DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates customized gift basket for mom and sister plus a new stroller for baby Mateo. | Photo Gallery
January 29, 2022 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – SPECIAL PATIENT DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates customized gift basket full of goodies to a very special little girl at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
January 15, 2022 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE – COLORING BOOKS AND COLOR PENCIL DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates more coloring books to MCI. The patients receiving infusion treatment love them and keep asking for more. We are thrilled to be able to donate these coloring books to them. | Photo Gallery
December 10, 2021 – MCI – DONATION TO SPECIAL PATIENT
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas gifts to a specially little patient from MCI and his brother. We also sent mom a gift card to help out with any other expenses she might be dealing with at this time. We wish all of them health, and much happiness from this point forward. | Photo Gallery
December 9, 2021 – HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TOY DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas gifts to the oncology unit at Holtz Children’s. | Photo Gallery
December 8, 2021 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL XBOX PROJECT
Miggy’s Gift donates $3300 to install six XBOX consoles in the infusion room of the oncology floor. | Photo Gallery
December 8, 2021 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TOY DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas gifts to the oncology unit at Nicklaus Children’s. | Photo Gallery
December 7, 2021 – DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TOY DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas Gifts to the oncology unit at DiMaggio Children’s. | Photo Gallery
November 26, 2021 – MCI – DONATION TO SPECIAL PATIENT
Miggy’s Gift donates Christmas gifts to a specially little patient from MCI and her brothers. We also sent her parents gift cards to help out with any other expenses they might be dealing with at the time. We wish her health, and much happiness from this point forward. | Photo Gallery
November 22, 2021 – MCI – DONATION TO SPECIAL PATIENT
Miggy’s Gift donates a bicycle, helmet, and lock to a special patient at MCI. We also donated gift cards to his family for Holiday shopping. We hope he has a full recovery and enjoys much love, happiness, and health from this point forward. | Photo Gallery
November 7, 2021 – STEPPIN’ IT FOR STEPHEN MELANOMA AWARENESS WALK 2021
Miggy’s Gift holds it’s 3rd annual walk at Coral Reef Park. It was a beautiful day to celebrate Stephen’s life and do a little fundraising to continue with our mission to create awareness about skin cancer and help children and families struggling with cancer. | Photo Gallery
October 30, 2021 – SOFIA’S HOPE 2021 5k
Miggy’s Gift participates in Sofia’s 2021 5K and brings sunscreen, lip balm, and important skin cancer literature to the participants of the event. Our sunscreen dispenser was used multiple times and we were able to keep many safe from unprotected sun exposure. | Photo Gallery
October 22, 2021 – MIAMI DADE COLLEGE GAMING STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Miggy’s Gift delivers scholarship grants to three deserving students in the Video Game/Development track at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. | Photo Gallery
October 19, 2021 – NICKLAUS HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY GOODIE BAGS
Miggy’s Gift donates Halloween goodie bags to the children in the oncology/hematology unit at Nicklaus Hospital. | Photo Gallery
August 7, 2021 – KIDDOS MAGAZINE BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA
Miggy’s Gift arrives at Suniland Park in Pinecrest, Florida with our educational program. Kids and their parents arrive to the park for a fun filled day with lots of art activities, games, contests, snacks, and refreshments. Each booth gives out important information about going back to school safely. We give out information about sun safety and distribute sunscreen and lip balm. | Photo Gallery
August 4, 2021 – MCI RADIATION DONATION – TEENAGER PATIENTS
Miggy’s Gift donates gift baskets to the Radiation department to be given out to the teenagers finalizing their radiation program. These gift bags are given out the day the teenagers ring their completion bell and officially complete the radiation part of their treatment. | Photo Gallery
July 2, 2021 – DONATION TO JACE AND HIS MOM
Miggy’s Gift sends melanoma pediatric patient Jace a gift package full of his favorite things including a Kodak camera so he can take pictures with his nurses at the hospital. We also sent his mom some items to make her feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. We are sad to report Jace never saw his gift. He passed away one day after the package arrived. | Photo Gallery
June 30, 2021 – DONATION TO NORA AND HER SISTERS
Miggy’s Gift sends melanoma pediatric patient Nora a care package for her and her three sisters. In addition the girls will receive an online class from Legacy Greens on how to grow their very own micro greens. Nora’s mom tell us she loves gardening and we thought she would enjoy the gift. | Photo Gallery
June 14, 2021 – SYLVESTER CANCER INSTITUTE – ALEX’S PLACE
Miggy’s Gift kicks off the summer season with the children of Alex’s Place. by donating each patient a beach bucket, long sleeve shirt with UPF, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, kites, bubbles, and other fun summer stuff . | Photo Gallery
May 22, 2021 – OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER SUPER SATURDAY
Miggy’s Gift shares with the kids of the youth center a safe fun in the sun class and teaches the kids how to protect themselves from unprotected sun exposure and sun burns. Each child received a long sleeve shirt with UPF protection, sun glasses, and a hat. They were also presented with important educational literature to take home about skin cancer and samples of sunscreen and lip balm.. . | Photo Gallery
April 24, 2021 – YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Miggy’s Gift arrives at YMCA sharing our educational program on sun safety with the kids and their parents. It was a day filled with games, food, and lots of fun activities. We distributed sunscreen, lip balm, and literature along with raffling a Miggy shirt, sunglasses and doggie.. . | Photo Gallery
April 19, 2021 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – GIFT PACKAGE DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates a gift basket full of goodies including a Nintendo Switch to a very special patient and her little brother. The patient has been brought to the United States from Cuba to receive treatment here in Miami. We also donated a gift card to the parents with very much needed financial assistance. . | Photo Gallery
April 9, 2021 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE – COLORING BOOKS AND COLOR PENCIL DONATION
Miggy’s Gift donates more coloring books to MCI. The patients receiving infusion treatment love them and keep asking for more. We are thrilled to be able to donate these coloring books to them.. | Photo Gallery
February 27, 2021 – MELANOMA ACTION COALITION – 2021 MEMBER MEETING
Miggy’s Gift attends the virtual 2021 member meeting. Due to Covid, an in-person meeting was not possible but the virtual meeting was totally successful. | Photo Gallery
February 20, 2021 – YMCA HEATH AND WELLNESS DAY
Miggy’s Gift participates in the YMCA Health and Wellness day spreading awareness about sun safety and skin cancer. This is our first in person event in one year and we feel blessed to be able to restart our awareness program after being interrupted by Covid . | Photo Gallery
February 12, 2021 – VALENTINE’S DAY GOODIE BAGS FOR THE CHILDREN OF NICKLAUS HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift donates goodie bags with stuffed animals, arts & crafts, and coloring books to the children of the oncology floor at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
January 13, 2021 –ADULT COLORING BOOKS AND PENCIL DONATION TO MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift returns to Miami Cancer Institute with more coloring books and color pencils for patients receiving infusion treatment. | Photo Gallery
December 17, 2020 –SPONSOR TWO SPECIAL PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift sponsors two patients nominated by the Child Life Specialist and donates items from their letter to Santa. The families also received gift cards and other surprises. | Photo Gallery
December 16, 2020 –TOY DONATION TO PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY FLOOR OF NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift delivers gift packages and gift cards to the children and their families from the oncology floor. | Photo Gallery
December 16, 2020 –TOY DONATION TO PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY FLOOR OF HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift delivers gift packages and gift cards to the children and their families from the oncology floor. | Photo Gallery
December 14, 2020 -TOY DONATION TO PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY FLOOR OF DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift delivers gift packages and gift cards to the children and their families from the oncology floor. | Photo Gallery
November 7, 2020 -DONATION TO BABY MIRACLE AND HER FAMILY
Miggy’s Gift sends care packages to Miracle, her five siblings, and her parents. This 2 year old baby has been diagnosed with cancer and we thought the family could use a little moment of joy and laughter. | Photo Gallery
November 2, 2020 – DONATION TO DAVID ALEXANDER AND HIS FAMILY
Miggy’s Gift sends care packages to David and his family. This young man is a high school Lacrosse player and was recently diagnosed with cancer. We know David and his family’s lives have been turned up-side-down and wanted to send them some items that would bring smiles to all of them. | Photo Gallery
October 14, 2020 – DONATION OF ADULT COLORING BOOKS AND COLOR PENCILS – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE – INFUSION UNIT
Miggy’s Gift donates sets of adult coloring books and color pencils to the infusion unit at MCI. We hope these sets can help the patients relax during the infusion process which can be very stressful.| Photo Gallery
September 5, 2020 – ACTS OF KINDNESS MONTH – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE PEDIATRIC UNIT
Miggy’s Gift sponsored a special pediatric patient of the Miami Cancer Institute and her little brother a therapy dolphin swim at Island Dolphin Care in the Florida Keys. In addition they both received a special gift basket with many goodies including a beach towel, sunglasses, hat, shirt with UPF protection, sunscreen, lip balm, dolphin coloring book and plush dolphin to cuddle.| Photo Gallery
August 24, 2020 – ACTS OF KINDNESS MONTH – HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Donated toys, books, games, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, and Miggy’s hospital gown gift sets to the Oncology Floor at Holtz.| Photo Gallery
August 17, 2020 – ACTS OF KINDNESS MONTH – DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Donated toys, books, games, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, and Miggy’s hospital gown gift sets to the Oncology Floor at Dimmagio.| Photo Gallery
August 10, 2020 – ACTS OF KINDNESS MONTH – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Donated toys, books, games, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, and Miggy’s hospital gown gift sets to the Oncology Floor at Nicklaus.| Photo Gallery
July 15, 2020 – MIGGY’S SUMMER CHALLENGE SUN SAFETY CERTIFICATION
In collaboration with Summit Medical Group Foundation, Miggy’s Gift challenged kids ages 5-15 to take an online class and get certified as sun safety experts! Children received a free long sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection and a pair of Miggy sunglasses along with samples of sunscreen lotion and lip balm with SPF.| Photo Gallery
May 24, 2020 – HEALTH FIRST HOSPITAL OF CAPE CANAVERAL
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. On this day, we were visiting Cocoa Beach and delivered a warm meal to Health First Hospital of Cape Canaveral in Brevard County. | Photo Gallery
May 17, 2020 – COCOA BEACH FIRE STATION 50
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. On this day, we were visiting Cocoa Beach and delivered a warm meal to Fire Station #50 in Brevard County.| Photo Gallery
May 15, 2020 – JAKEY’S RED MUSTANG
Miggy’s Gift delivers a red Mustang (Miggy Mobile) to Jakey Duque, a 5 year old battling brain cancer. NBC6 news anchor helped us get the gifts to the family.| Photo Gallery
May 7, 2020 – SWEETWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them.| Photo Gallery
May 3, 2020 – MERCY HOSPITAL ER
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 29, 2020 – HOMESTEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 26, 2020 – MIAMI DADE FIRE RESCUE STATION 23
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 19, 2020 – SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 12, 2020 – MEMORIAL WEST HOSPITAL
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 8, 2020 – JACKSON SOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 6, 2020 – CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 6, 2020 – CITY OF WEST MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
April 6, 2020 – VILLAGE OF PINECREST POLICE DEPARTMENT
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We are now donating KN-95 masks different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
March 29, 2020 – BAPTIST HEALTH ER – KENDALL CAMPUS
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
March 22, 2020 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ER
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all our events got cancelled. We have redirected our community service and will provide a warm meal to different hospitals, fire/rescue, and police stations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline men and women so bravely placing their lives at risk to help others. They go to work for us, please stay home for them. | Photo Gallery
March 7, 2020 – SOFIA’S HOPE – KICKIN IT FOR CANCER
Miggy’s Gift attends the kick ball fundraising event and provides free sunscreen to the participants. We also distributed skin cancer literature and gave out lip balm. Our mascot was unable to attend so we took “Loki” to help represent. He did a great job socializing with the kids. | Photo Gallery
February 13, 2020 – DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift visits DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with a special Valentine’s Day party for the kids. The children enjoyed painting on canvas with acrylic paint and brushes. Many demonstrated their artistic talent and all enjoyed a fun filled morning. All the kids received a special gift package to take home from Miggy’s Gift. | Photo Gallery
February 12, 2020 – ALEX’S PLACE – SYLVESTER
Miggy’s Gift visits Alex’s Place with a special Valentine’s Day painting party for the kids. The children enjoyed painting on canvas with acrylic paint and brushes. Many demonstrated their artistic talent and all enjoyed a fun filled morning. All the kids received a special gift package to take home from Miggy’s Gift. | Photo Gallery
January 25, 2020 – CHILDREN’S HEALTH FESTIVAL
Miggy’s Gift visits 6th annual Coral Gables Woman’s Club – Children’s Health Fair. We handed out samples of sunscreen and lipbalm and gave the kids sun glasses. We raffled a UPF long sleeve shirt and our super hero doggie. Squeeky Bee was there to great the kids and take pictures with them. A lovely afternoon bringing awareness about sun safety to the kids and families. | Photo Gallery
January 14, 2020 – BOYS SCOUT TROOP 336
Miggy’s Gift visits Boys Scout meeting with our skin cancer/sun safety awareness program. The boys received important literature, lip balm, sunscreen, and a pair of 100% UVA/UVB protected sunglasses. In addition, Miggy’s Gift donated a sunscreen dispenser to the troop so they can take with them on all camping trips and outdoor events. | Photo Gallery
December 11, 2019 – VISIT SPECIAL PATIENT AT MCI
Miggy’s Gift sponsored a special patient and her family, nominated by the nurses of MCI pediatrics. She and her family received many gifts on her wish list plus a one year membership to the Frost Museum for the entire family. We hope they all have a wonderful Christmas.| Photo Gallery
December 11, 2019 – NICKLAUS ONCOLOGY UNIT CHRISTMAS VISIT
Miggy’s Gift delivers coloring books, crayons, stickers, activity books for all the kids on the oncology floor.| Photo Gallery
December 11, 2019 – MICHAEL FUX FAMILY CENTER CHRISTMAS VISIT
Miggy’s Gift arrives with video games, wireless remotes, memory cards, a very special magic show for the kids visiting the family center. It was a very magical afternoon for all .| Photo Gallery
December 10, 2019 – VISIT SPECIAL PATIENT AT NICKLAUS HOSPITAL
Miggy’s Gift sponsored a special patient and her family, nominated by the nurses on the oncology floor. She received many special gifts but in particular she wanted a Christmas tree and all the decorations. She had never had a tree before. We hope this little girl has a wonderful Christmas this year.| Photo Gallery
December 10, 2019 – BAPTIST HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC FLOOR
Miggy’s Gift visits children with magician Danny H. Many kids were not allowed to attend the show so we brought the magic to their rooms. All the kids received Christmas gifts.| Photo Gallery
November 17, 2019 – SOS MELANOMA AWARENESS WALK
Miggy’s Gift and One Change Bracelets co-host the 2nd annual SOS Melanoma Awareness Walk at Coral Reef Park. The event was spectacular with over 400 people in attendance. Mayor Cunningham from the Village Of Palmetto Bay presented Miggy’s Gift with a Proclamation in memory of Stephen D. Chavez. | Photo Gallery
November7, 2019 -VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY SENIOR CITIZEN
Miggy’s Gift was invited to speak at the monthly senior citizen lunch and learn November meeting about skin cancer. A lovely afternoon sharing our story and hoping to avoid other families from having to go through the tragedy of loosing a loved one to skin cancer.| Photo Gallery
November 2, 2019 -SOFIA’S HOPE 5k
Miggy’s Gift collaborated with Sofia’s Hope and donated sunscreen and lipbalm along with important information about skin cancer to all event participants..| Photo Gallery
October 29, 2019 -MDC COCKTAIL PARTY
Miggy’s Gift is invited to attend a cocktail party at Tuyo’s Restaurant to meet and greet donors and recipients of scholarship grants at the school. .| Photo Gallery
October 21, 2019 -NICKLAUS HOSPITAL – CANCER UNIT
Miggy’s Gift arrives at Nicklaus Hospital cancer unit with much needed magic entertaining patients, parents, and siblings. They children enjoyed a beautiful magic show by Danny H. and visited with our adorable mascot Squeeky Bee. A wonderful afternoon for these brave little heroes.| Photo Gallery
October 1, 2019 -MDC STEPHEN “MIGGY” CHAVEZ 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Miggy’s Gift was invited to meet the recipients of the scholarship grant established in memory of Stephen. This year we had two recipients: Apostol Chokoev and Laura Manresa Gutierrrez.| Photo Gallery
Sepember 24, 2019 -BOYS SCOUT TROOP 457
Miggy’s Gift arrives at Boys Scout Troop 457 with our awareness program and donates a sunscreen dispenser for the troop to take with them on all future camping trips and outdoor activities. Changing how we see the dangers of sun exposure is at the forefront of what we do. Making a difference one young person at a time.| Photo Gallery
August 9, 2019 -KIWANIS OF LITTLE HAVANA SUMMER CAMP AWARDS CEREMONY
Miggy’s Gift awarded three very deserving campers a $200 gift card for back to school shopping. The challenge we gave the kids was to complete an online Sun Safety Skin Cancer course. These three young men were very interested in the subject and made sure to complete the course in time for the award ceremony. We feel blessed and honored to collaborate with the Kiwanis of Little Havana with this very important and meaningful Healthy Kids Summer Camp.| Photo Gallery
July 1, 2019 -KIWANIS OF LITTLE HAVANA HEALTHY KIDS SUMMER CAMP
Miggy’s Gift arrives at Healthy Kids Summer Camp with an educational program for kids ranging 7 – 17 years old. We were able to explain to the children the importance of skin cancer prevention and urgency of early detection. The kids were divided by group ages to accommodate our age appropriate program. All the kids received samples of lip balm, sunscreen, education material to take home and read with their parents, and a pair of sun glasses to protect their eyes from UV radiation exposure. We will be returning on August 9th to raffle two back to school shopping gift cards. The kids have to complete an online course to qualify for the grant.| Photo Gallery
June 10, 2019 -SHAKE-A-LEG 2019 SUMMER CAMP
Miggy’s Gift collaborates with Shake-A-Leg and donates long sleeve UPF shirts to the children attending summer camp on scholarship and their camp counselors. This organization provides children and adults with physical and financial struggles the opportunity to experience a fun filled summer by Biscayne Bay and learn all about sailing, kayaking, and the wonders of the ocean. We could not be more delighted to be part of this initiative..| Photo Gallery
June 8, 2019 – CORAL GABLES MUSEUM – FAMILY NIGHT ON ARAGON
Miggy’s Gift was invited to participate in the monthly Family Day event at the Coral Gables Museum. Sharing our story with the families and donating sunscreen and lip balm is part of our awareness program. We look forward to participating in other Coral Gables Museum family events..| Photo Gallery
June 5, 2019 – LITTLE OWLY – SUN SAFETY INITIMATE CHAT
Miggy’s Gift visits Little Owly, a family owned children’s clothing store in downtown South Miami. We spoke to mothers and grandmothers about the importance of protecting the children when participating in outdoor activities. We provided important literature on skin cancer and donated sunscreen samples and lip balm. It was an intimate chat with a wonderful group of ladies.| Photo Gallery
June 1, 2019 – KYAN’S KAUSE – 7TH ANNUAL EVENT
Miggy’s Gift collaborated with Kyan’s Kause during their 7th annual event. Kyan passed away when he was 3 years old in a home swimming pool accident. His parents started a foundation they named after their son and are committed to providing swimming lesson scholarships to children. Thus far, they have been able to provide swimming lessons to over 6,000 students. Miggy’s Gift was there supporting their cause and providing important sun safety/skin cancer information and free sunscreen to the families.| Photo Gallery
June 1, 2019 – HOPE FOR MIAMI – SUN SAFETY CAMP COUNSELOR TRAINING
Miggy’s Gift was invited to come speak to the 2019 camp counselors about sun safety and skin cancer. The seminar was not only geared to the safety of the camp counselors, but to also bring awareness so they can protect the little campers during summer camp hours.| Photo Gallery
May 13, 2019 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE PEDIATRIC UNIT
Miggy’s Gift visits MCI Pediatric Unit with the Mighty Miggy Project, Magician Danny H, and Squeeky the therapy dog. This was a fun filled afternoon the kids will always remember.| Photo Gallery
April 27, 2019 – YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY EVENT
Miggy’s Gift is invited to attend 2019 South Florida YMCA – Healthy Kids Day. We were able to spread awareness of skin cancer and share sun safety tips with the kids and their parents. We also donated sun screen and lip balm to all attendants as well as raffle a Miggy’s long sleeve shirt with UPF. | Photo Gallery
April 17, 2019 – MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Miggy’s Gift is invited to attend and speak at the school board meeting by board member, Dr. Lawrence Feldman. The item presented to the board was unanimously approved and as of Fall 2019/2020 school year, a skin cancer and sun safety campaign will be presented to every student K-12. This was our present to Stephen for what would have been his 31st birthday. | Photo Gallery
March 26, 2019 – ALEX’S PLACE
Miggy’s Gift visits Alex’s Place at Sylvester. A Pediatric hematology-oncology clinic donated by the Daly Family and designed to empower young patients and support their families. We arrived with Danny H. Magic Show, Squeeky our therapy dog, the Mighy Miggy book and plush doggies for all the children and an afternoon full of fun and exciting moments. | Photo Gallery
March 16, 2019 – SOFIA’S HOPE KICKIN IT FOR CANCER
Miggy’s Gift collaborates with Sofia’s Hope and hands out free sunscreen and lip balm along with skin cancer literature to the kids and families. We also donated a Miggy’s long sleeve shirt with UPF to the MVP of each team that participated in the “Kickin it for Cancer” 2nd annual kickball event at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church field. | Photo Gallery
February 16-17, 2019 – THE FIRST TEE
Miggy’s Gift visits The First Tee of Miami and brings an awareness program to the children regarding the dangers of UV Radiation exposure and the importance of sun safety. All the children received a long sleeve shirt with UPF protection, a pair of sunglasses with UV Protection, and sunscreen and lip balm with SPF. In addition Miggy’s Gift donated a Sunscreen dispenser for the kids to have at the golf course. | Photo Gallery
February 14, 2019 – SHAKE- A- LEG
Miggy’s Gift collaborated with Shake-A-Leg during the 2019 Miami International Boat Show. Together, we are promoting fun, safe sailing while using safe sun exposure! | Photo Gallery
January 19, 2019 – CORAL GABLES WOMAN CLUB HEALTH FAIR
Miggy’s Gift participated in the Coral Gables Women’s Club Children’s Health Fair. We brought awareness to the children and their families about skin cancer and donated sunglasses with UVA protection, sunscreen lotion, and lip balm with SPF to the kids. | Photo Gallery
December 14, 2018 – FUX FAMILY CENTER AT NICKLAUS HOSPITAL
Mighty Miggy Project arrives at Fux Family Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to celebrate the Holidays. | Photo Gallery
December 10, 2018 – HOLTZ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Mighty Miggy Project arrives at Holtz Children’s Hospital with many surprises to celebrate the Holidays! | Photo Gallery
December 5, 2018 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Miggy’s Gift arrives at the Miami Cancer Institute bearing gifts for the children receiving treatment and their siblings. | Photo Gallery
November 11, 2018 Walk-A-Mile: TOGETHER WE WILL BEAT MELANOMA
November is Stephen’s angel anniversary month. We have joined forces with One Change Inc. – a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and funds for Melanoma research. | Photo Gallery
October 12, 2018 – MELANOMA ACTION COALITION CONFERENCE
Mighty Miggy Project attends the 2018 Melanoma Action Coalition Conference in Philadelphia. | Photo Gallery
September 10, 2018 – JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Mighty Miggy Project visits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. | Photo Gallery
August 20, 2018 – NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Mighty Miggy Project visits the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Cancer Unit. | Photo Gallery
July 18, 2018 – CORAL GABLES WOMANS CLUB
Educational presentation on Skin Cancer to the Coral Gables Women’s Club. | Photo Gallery
July 14, 2018 – TF2 TOURNAMENT
TF2 Gaming Community hosted a two-day online tournament in memory of Miggy to raise funds for Miggy’s Gift. | Photo Gallery
June 18, 2018 – KIWANINS HEALTHY KIDS SUMMER CAMP
Distribute Packets at Kiwanis Healthy Kids Summer Camp 2018 – Lummus Park City of Miami. | Photo Gallery
May 31, 2018 – KIWANIS OF LITTLE HABANA
Donated Sun Screen Dispenser and Educational Melanoma Materials to Kiwanis of Little Havana. | Photo Gallery
May 24, 2018 – BOYS SCOUT TROOP 840
Donated Sun Screen Dispenser and Educational Melanoma Materials to Boys Scout Troop 840. | Photo Gallery
May 23, 2018 – MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Mighty Miggy Project visits the Miami Cancer Institute Pediatric Unit. | Photo Gallery
May 3, 2018 – MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Met with Miami Dade College “Magic” regarding scholarship grant in memory of Stephen “Miggy” Chavez. | Photo Gallery
April 28, 2018 – CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR STEPHEN D. CHAVEZ
Start of Miggy’s Gift | Photo Gallery