Heidi Hewes WCA

Miami Shores Chapter of The Woman's Cancer Association of the University of Miami ("WCA") - helping fight the battle against cancer and a 5K walk at 9:00 a.m.

Heidi’s Highlights:

Miami Country Day School Walk the Walk
The Walk starts on the Miami Country Day School Athletic Field with registration at 8:00 a.m. through Miami Shores. Each year the Walk donates all funds to the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association and The Sylvester Center for Comprehensive Cancer Research. Home for the Holidays Walking Tour
Each year five generous famili

es in Miami Shores support our chapter by opening up their beautiful homes for a holiday walking tour. The ticket is a brochure with beautiful renderings of each house, and a map of how to get around, and where to find Santa! The Bark Off
An annual dog walk and event held each year in March. The event features local vendors, an adopt-a-pet booth, a Doggie Fun Zone obstacle course, and more. A 1-mile dog walk commences in the morning, and is followed by doggie competitions hosted by local celebrity judges, which include contests such as the Cutest & Scruffiest, Doggie & Me Look Alike and Best Dressed. Wine Therapy with an Educational Twist
A quarterly wine tasting event featuring guest speakers from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. These well-attended lectures are presented by doctors on the cutting-edge of cancer research, who deliver insightful and thought-provoking discussions on current research topics. By contributing to the overall mission of the WCA, our lecture series provides a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from some the best minds in the field. Silver Angel Tea in Conjunction with the WCA
The Molly Bush Silver Angel Fund was established in 1963 to assist cancer patients during their treatment at the University of Miami. The tea celebrates the work the Silver Lady Fund has done throughout the year, highlighted with speakers- from doctors to social workers- reinforcing the positive work of the silver angels. The Bargain Box
Located at 1350 West Flagler Street in Miami, our resale thrift shop remains one of our largest fundraisers for the WCA. Open six days a week from 9:30am to 3:30pm, the Bargain Box offers outstanding values for our community. Tax-deductible donations are accepted from members and friends of the WCA. We sell furniture, lamps, rugs, clothing, linens, glassware, shoes, purses, belts, paperback and hardcover books, small appliances, art work, jewelry, collectible records, baskets, toys, baby items, luggage, kitchen items, etc. The Boutique offers designer clothing and collectibles at bargain prices. Please call Jackie Butler at 305-633-8068 (x107) or Bill Tenney at 305-308-5639 to make tax-deductible donations of items you can no longer use for free pick up!

05/26/2026

Join us for the 2026 Silver Angel Luncheon hosted by the Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami on Sunday, June 14th at the Rusty Pelican.

This special event benefits the Silver Angel Fund, which provides financial assistance to cancer patients receiving treatment at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Every dollar raised helps support patients and families in our community during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon overlooking the Miami skyline, hear inspiring stories about the impact of the fund, and help support a cause that truly changes lives.

WCA members receive discounted pricing. Please RSVP today using the link in comments 💗

05/25/2026

This morning, Heidi Hewes Woman’s Cancer Association was proud to be represented by Joe Schwartz & Linda Schwartz at the Village of Miami Shores Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Park. 🇺🇸

The event brought the community together to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. From veterans and local leaders to neighbors and families, it was a reminder that Miami Shores has always been rooted in community, connection, and showing up for one another.

That spirit is exactly what Heidi Hewes is about. Supporting our community, giving back, and standing together through service and purpose. ❤️ Miami Shores Village Official Government

05/14/2026

Today’s Grant Awards Luncheon at the Coconut Grove Woman’s Club was a reminder that local community impact can ripple far beyond one room, one lunch, or one moment.

Through the Woman’s Cancer Association, six doctors and researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami received grants to help fund innovative cancer research across multiple specialties. These grants are designed to give researchers the ability to explore new ideas, push studies forward, and accelerate discoveries that may otherwise struggle to find early funding.

What makes this even more powerful is how these grants happen. They are funded through decades of volunteerism, donations, fundraising events, community support, and proceeds from the Bargain Box thrift store. Real people helping fuel real research that directly impacts patients and families facing cancer.

Since 1959, the WCA has raised millions of dollars in support of cancer research, patient care, and education. Today was another chapter in that story.

Thank you Cristina Imburgia Butler & Joe Schwartz for sharing photos!!

05/13/2026

New chapter year, new officers, vibrant attendance, and a whole lot of momentum heading into the next season. This was our last meeting until September, and it felt like the perfect way to close out the year.

One of the things that makes this organization special is that our monthly meetings rotate between members’ homes, making this a true community organization built on real conversations, genuine connections, and people who truly care about showing up for each other.

04/28/2026

Green Day through our eyes 💚

Members showing up, connecting, sharing stories, and turning simple finds from the Bargain Box into something meaningful. Every piece had a story, every moment had purpose.

Grateful for the people behind it all and the community that keeps showing up.

Thank you Beth Andreozzi for capturing the heart of it. (Please tag people in the comments if you recognize them.)

04/24/2026

Green Day in Miami Shores done right 💚

Loved seeing the community show up, from our Heidi Hewes WCA team to a special visit from the Miami Shores Chief of Police.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shopped, and supported the fight against cancer.

Thank you Joe Schwartz for sharing pics!

(We ask our members to send photos so we can share)

04/18/2026

Come say hi 👋

We’ll be at Miami Shores Green Day this Saturday, April 18th from 3:30–8:30 with the Heidi Hewes WCA team.

Stop by our booth, we’ll have Bargain Box items for sale, and every purchase supports the fight against cancer.

Browse a little, support a lot 💚

03/01/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

At the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association, this is exactly why we do what we do.

Research. Education. Prevention. Access.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early. Screening is not glamorous, but it is powerful. It saves lives.

Because of the funds raised by this community, real research is happening. Real education is reaching people. Real impact is being made.

This month we wear blue. We talk about it. We remind each other that prevention is strength.

Screen. Strong. 💙

Read the story behind one of our members, hoping to encourage you to take action: https://miamism.com/miami-is-loud-cancer-isnt/

02/15/2026

🩷💚 Record Year. Sold Out. $61,912.95 Raised.

We are beyond grateful to share that the 33rd Annual Holiday Home Tour raised a net total of $61,912.95 for cancer research and patient care. A record year and a sold-out tour.

This would not have been possible without our incredible homeowners who opened their doors, our dedicated volunteers who gave countless hours, our generous sponsors, and every guest who purchased a ticket and showed up in support of the cause.

Because of you, research physicians will apply for new grants in the coming months to continue groundbreaking work. Because of you, patients who need assistance getting to treatment will receive support.

One community. One shared purpose. Real impact.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us continue the fight. 💚🩷

02/05/2026

A peek inside our monthly Heidi Hewes WCA meetings.

Each month we gather in a member’s home, rotate hosting, and dig into the work. We review monthly responsibilities, plan for the year ahead, and make sure every detail is covered, from events to volunteering to ongoing support for the Bargain Box and Sylvester Cancer Center.

And then there’s one of our favorite traditions. Birthday dollars. We pass an envelope, collect a few bills, and those funds go straight to the Silver Angel Fund. That money becomes a stipend for patients undergoing cancer treatment who need help covering everyday costs when things are already hard enough.

It’s not flashy. It’s personal. And it’s exactly why these rooms matter.

Address

Miami Shores, FL
33138, 33150, 33153, 33161, 33167, 33168

Website

http://www.wcaofum.org/

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