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The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund will present the 27th annual Honor Your Doctor luncheon on Tuesday, April 29 at Boca West Country Club. The Fund is the foundation arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton.
The organization honors healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and caretakers in all related fields at the event with net proceeds providing scholarships to those pursuing medical careers. Last year, $80,000 was distributed to students in our area.
Funds from HYD are primarily raised in four ways. These include donations and nominations made by patients and staff of their favorite doctors, nurses, and medical professionals as well as corporate and philanthropist sponsorships; ticket sales and “Call from the Heart.”
A special tribute to the late Helen Babione, founder of the Honor Your Doctor event, will highlight the luncheon.
Dr. Heidi Schaeffer will serve as Honorary Chair of this year’s Honor Your Doctor. Dr. Schaeffer has been a licensed physician in Florida since 2000 and currently serves on the faculty at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies and is a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Medicine.
For almost 15 years, Dr. Schaeffer has committed her efforts to increasing awareness of Human Trafficking among fellow clinicians. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her efforts in this area.
“Thank you to the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Fund for recognizing the contributions of medical professionals,” said Dr. Schaeffer. “These clinicians work hard to keep our communities healthy. Congratulations to all the nominees, whose skills and compassion make a difference!” she added.
Jeff Weber, Chairman of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund commented, “Whether you want to honor your primary care physician, dentist, oncologist, healthcare aide, hospice worker, nurse or physical therapist, this is an exceptional opportunity to provide them with special recognition.”
The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund is dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton community through Rotary International’s mission of Service Above Self.
Dedicated to making a difference in its community by enhancing the lives of others while embracing and promoting service, integrity, and fellowship the 501(c)(3) nonprofit also presents the Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball and NOW (Nutrition On Weekends) program. The RCDBR is one of 46,000 Rotary clubs in more than two hundred countries connecting 1.2 million Rotarians around the globe.
The public is again encouraged to:
• Nominate their favorite doctor by visiting www.RotaryDowntownBocaRaton.organd donating $60 per nomination or $150 for three nominations and $225 for five nominations. The physician receiving the most nominations will be named the “2025 Doctor of Distinction.”
There is no limit to how many doctors or medical professionals someone can nominate or how many times they can nominate an individual. Nominees with three or more nominations will be invited to attend the luncheon as a guest of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund and receive a special award.
• Purchase tickets for the HYD Luncheon for $175 per person.
• Become a sponsor. Various opportunities are available.
For event and sponsorship information, contact Ashley Brown at ashley@TheEventCollectiveFL.com or Jeff Weber at 561.232.6555.
To purchase tickets or make nominations, visit www.RotaryDowntownBocaRaton.org