The Rose Ball Shines a Light on Treasure Coast Hospice’s Little Treasures 10 th Anniversary Signature Gala Raises Over $200,000 for Specialized Pediatric Care Program
Article & Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation recently hosted the Rose Ball Bubbles & Blossoms event at the luxurious Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach. The signature gala, which celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Little Treasures, raised more than $200,000 to support the specialized pediatric care program.
The event featured many exciting components, such as a Bloom Bar, a Living Champagne Wall, Fairy Hair, and a 360-degree Photo Booth. A silent and live auction also helped raise critical funds.
The commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Little Treasures Program was marked with a celebratory toast and featured video testimonials from parents of children who have received or are currently under the care of the Little Treasures Program. Poster boards displayed outside the ballroom featured children served by the program along with words of appreciation from their parents. The event also highlighted others who have supported the program through the years, such as Little Smiles, the Loblolly Community Foundation, the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, Celebrities Fore Kids, Elevate Hope and Post Insurance.
Chairperson Jackie Brownie and her large, dedicated committee worked tirelessly to ensure the event was a resounding success.
"The success of this year’s Rose Ball is a testament to the passion, creativity, and unwavering support of the women who serve on the committee,” said Brownie. “They understand the incredible impact that Little Treasures can have on a family and want to ensure the program is able to continue to provide vital care to children and families in our community.”
Brownie and her family had the opportunity to witness the compassionate and dedicated care administered by the Little Treasures Program when their daughter Kamden Rose was cared for as one of the first children in the program. Kamden Rose received palliative care, which included various services such as grief counseling, social work, pediatric program management, and music therapy. Although Kamden passed away at the age of seven, her family was able to experience the transformative impact of the Little Treasures Program and create many special memories.
Teri Dolecki was the presenting sponsor for the event in memory of her mother, Ginny. Ginny was under the loving care of Treasure Coast Hospice before she passed away in 2023. Many other sponsors joined in supporting the event, including Evergreen Private, Martin Funeral Home Crematory, Closets by Design, Wilmington Trust, and Waterpointe Realty.
Treasure Coast Hospice’s Pediatric Care Program, Little Treasures, focuses on the unique needs of children, teens and their families. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for children and teens with serious illness by supporting the entire family with palliative and hospice care. Surrounding families with individualized care and support, the Little Treasures Care Team addresses medical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns by providing intensive pain and symptom management along with counseling, guidance and education.
For more information, visit www.TreasureHealth.org.
