The Community Foundation of North Central Florida (CFNCF) honored Dr. Paul and Ruthie Dell at the Gainesville Legacy Awards for their charitable efforts with Hands to Love. In the awards program, the CFNCF features a brief history about Dr. Dell and Ruthie.
Nearly 80 children with upper limb differences and their families made their way to Camp Crystal Lake on the weekend of April 12th -15th for the Annual Hands to Love (H2L) Hand Camp. The furthest trip this year was made from Oregon. From toddlers to teens - this affirming and success oriented weekend offered athletic challenges, STEAM activities and many opportunities for networking with 230 family members supported by 130 volunteers.
The 17th Annual Hands to Love Hand Camp was held in Starke, FL on March 10-12, 2017. This year's theme was "Defying Gravity." We had 63 families, 66 campers plus about 200 family members attend this year's camp from all over the United States. About 120 volunteers including a quite a few from the UF Department of Orthopaedics (medical director for Hands to Love Dr. Sarah Molinari, fellows, residents, PA's, and staff) supported this year's camp.
The 16th Annual Hands to Love Hand Camp was held April 8-10, 2016 at Camp Crystal in Starke, Florida. This year's theme “You’re One in a Minion”! We had 60 families and 62 camper from all over the United States and about 120 volunteers including a quite a few from the UF Department of Orthopaedics - our very own Dr. Sarah Molinari lead our medical team and was joined by several residents and fellows.
It was inevitable with it’s thirteenth year that Hand's to Love's Hand Camp (which took place during March 15-17, 2013) would set records for number of hugs, laughs, tears, and most importantly smiles. Families coming from 12 different states, from as far as Alaska to as close as down the road, embarked on a common "Noble Quest to Inspire", this year's theme.