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Friends is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting patients and families of UW Health, including American Family Children's Hospital.

05/08/2026

Because of you, spring is blooming a little brighter. 🌷

Thank you to everyone who purchased flower baskets through the Friends of UW Health Spring Flower Sale! Your support does more than beautify porches and patios — it helps fund patient and family programs at UW Health, including American Family Children’s Hospital.

A very special thank you to our incredible Friends of UW Health Board members who volunteered their time to organize orders and manage pick-ups on both the east and west sides. Your energy, organization and dedication made the day seamless and successful.

When community and compassion come together, beautiful things grow. 💛🌼

05/04/2026

🏇 What a Day at the Derby! 🏇
Friends of UW Health was honored to be the official charity of Madison’s 9th Annual Get Down and Derby at The Edgewater. From mint juleps and lawn games to live music and fabulous hats, the day was filled with fun—all for a meaningful cause.

We’re especially grateful to the Friends of UW Health board members who staffed the event and helped raise critical funds to support patient assistance programs at UW Health, benefiting patients and their families when they need it most.

Thank you to The Edgewater, J. Henry & Sons, VO5 Band, The Big Paycheck, and everyone who joined us on the Grand Plaza. Your generosity and community spirit made this celebration one to remember! 💙

04/09/2026

🏇🏇Get Down and Derby at The Edgewater 🏇🏇
Join us on the Grand Plaza at The Edgewater for Madison’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, in partnership with J. Henry & Sons and benefiting Friends of UW Health, supporting patients and their families at UW Health.

Enjoy a Madison Favorite, The Big Payback, then get down with Disco Funk by VO5 Band while playing race day inspired lawn games like ring toss, bags, shuffleboard, horseshoes and more!

Raise your Mint Julep or Kentucky Mule and toast the winner following the race event. Derby attire is not required but certainly encouraged, as we continue the tradition of naming the best-dressed and best-hat at this year’s celebration.

Don’t miss your opportunity to enter our raffle for a chance to win an overnight stay at The Edgewater. All proceeds from games and raffles will benefit Friends of UW Health. So, grab your seersucker blazer and best brimmed hat and join us on the infield for Madison’s best derby party! No reservations required. Party is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

For more information 👉 https://www.theedgewater.com/events/2026-madison-derby-party-at-the-edgewater/

04/08/2026

🌷 Friends of UW Health Spring Flower Basket Sale – Pre-Orders Only! 🌷

Get your porch or patio spring-ready with beautiful 12" flower baskets! Perfect as hanging baskets, pot fillers, or displayed as-is, these vibrant blooms are an easy way to welcome the season.

We’re proud to partner with local greenhouse Felly’s Flowers to offer gorgeous geraniums, impatiens, petunias and calibrachoa baskets. Even better? All proceeds benefit patient and family programs at UW Health, including American Family Children’s Hospital. Shop local while doing good!

🛒 Pre-order required – there will be NO open sale
📅 Pick-up: Wednesday, May 6 | 1–4 pm
📍 Two convenient pick-up locations:
• EAST SIDE – American Family Insurance Headquarters (outside Building A entrance)
• WEST SIDE – UW Health Administrative Services Building (301 S. Westfield Road, Madison)

🌼 Quantities are limited and we expect to sell out quickly — order today!

👉 Place your order https://tinyurl.com/mvxffb58

02/19/2026

✨ What an unforgettable afternoon at Hearts and Hands! ✨

Together, 325 guests gathered at the Overture Center for the Arts to celebrate the mission of American Family Children's Hospital—and because of this incredible community, we’ve raised more than $80,500 (and counting!) to support the hospital’s greatest need fund.

From Georgia’s personal story to the generosity in the room, it was a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when hearts and hands come together for kids and families who need us most. 💙

We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:
🌟 American Family Insurance
🌟 Capitol Bank
🌟 Ilektra Kolokouri & Petros Anagnostopoulos
🌟 Findorff
🌟 Exact Sciences
🌟 Jessie & Bob Stauffacher
🌟 Wisconsin Athletics
Your partnership helps ensure every child receives the exceptional care they deserve.

💙 Join us and make a gift here:
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12/12/2025

For more than 20 years, Friends of UW Health’s Love Lights display has been a cherished tradition and a beautiful way to honor the people we hold close today and those who continue to shine in our memories.

Shine a Love Light for someone special this season. Your loved one’s name will shine in two special ways:
✨ Illuminating the Love Lights display at University Hospital
📰 Appearing in a full-page Wisconsin State Journal ad on Saturday, February 14, 2026

Reserve a light in honor or memory of someone special by December 31, 2025, and let their love shine. Learn more and reserve a Love Light today: https://uw.health/3YhI8Em

12/02/2025

Mark your calendars!

POPPY is hosting a private shopping event on Thursday, Dec. 4, and 15% of sales will directly benefit patients through Friends of UW Health.

Come sip, shop, and support a meaningful cause.

11/25/2025

What an Unforgettable Night!

Thanks to your generosity, Shenanigans with Friends was a night of strength, style and community. With 500 guests in the room, we raised an incredible $235,000 for women’s cancer research and care at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

The runway wasn’t just about fashion—it was a stage for resilience. Thank you to our survivor models, donors, sponsors and volunteers - our community proved once again that hope grows when we stand together.

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11/18/2025

We are truly grateful for the continued partnership of Middleton Jewelers as our official jewelry sponsor. Thank you for your support of women's cancer research and care at UW Health l Carbone Cancer Center!

11/14/2025

In the spotlight tonight is our gold-level sponsor, Aneu Med Spa. Thank you for your generosity and support of women's cancer research and care at UW Health l Carbone Cancer Center

Address

600 Highland Avenue MC 9945
Madison, WI
53792

Telephone

+16088909957

Website

http://friendsofuwhealth.org/

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