Heidi Hewes WCA

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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 families 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. W**e Therapy with an Educational Twist
A quarterly w**e 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!

11/04/2026

Putting creativity to work for a great cause! 🎨

For nearly 20 years, Miami Association of Realtors member Ines Hegedus-Garcia has volunteered with the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Women’s Cancer Association in Miami, helping raise funds for cancer research, education and patient care.

From organizing fundraising events to using their architectural skills to create custom illustrations of homes featured in the chapter’s annual Holiday Walk, Ines has found meaningful ways to give back to their community.

Thank you, Ines, for putting your heart and talents into your hometown! 🧡

10/23/2026

💚 Member Spotlight: Meet Adrian!

One of the things we love most about Heidi Hewes is seeing different generations come together for the same cause.

Adrian () first got involved through community service in high school. What started as an opportunity to volunteer became something more when he connected with our mission and decided to stay involved.

Now, two years into his membership, Adrian continues to give his time to support cancer research.

And his favorite event? Our annual Holiday Walk! 🎄🏡

We’re especially proud to have young members like Adrian who remind us that giving back doesn’t have an age requirement. Sometimes all it takes is that first opportunity to get involved.

Thank you, Adrian, for being part of Heidi Hewes! 💗

Interested in getting involved? Send us a message or email [email protected]. We’d love to tell you more!

10/14/2026

A room full of people who care can get a lot done. 💚

Our October membership meeting brought the Heidi Hewes Chapter together around a shared commitment: helping advance the fight against cancer, right here in our community.

The friendships make it a pleasure to show up. The purpose keeps us coming back. And there’s always room for someone new at the table.

If you’re interested in joining, please email [email protected].

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10/10/2026

What a wonderful example of a community coming together for a great cause! 💗🎀

We are so grateful to Miami Country Day School for organizing Walk With Purpose 2026, bringing together students, families, faculty, friends, and neighbors to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.

The Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami is incredibly honored to have been chosen as a beneficiary of the funds raised through this event.

For those who may not be familiar with us, Heidi Hewes is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization that has been part of the Miami Shores community for decades. Our members dedicate their time and talents to raising funds that support cancer research, patient care, and education through the University of Miami. We operate with very little overhead, allowing the funds we raise to make a meaningful difference.

Seeing a local school inspire its students and families to give back is especially meaningful. Beyond the fundraising, events like this teach the importance of community involvement, generosity, and helping others.

THANK YOU, Miami Country Day School, and everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, and helped make this event such a success. We are proud to be part of a community that continues to show up for one another! 💗

Want to get involved? We are always happy to welcome people interested in volunteering, participating in our events, or becoming members of the Heidi Hewes Chapter. Please email us at [email protected] to learn more.

10/10/2026

Meet our 2026 Citizen of the Year, Elizabeth “Beth” Hitt! A longtime Miami Shores resident and civil rights attorney, Beth gives generously to the community she calls home. As co-president of the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association, she helps raise vital support for cancer research and patient needs. She also serves on SAVE’s board, champions LGBTQ+ equality, and helped make Miami Shores’ first Unity Ball a success.

Join us November 12 at Miami Shores Country Club as we celebrate Beth and the difference she makes! Tickets: miamishores.com. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/4zv85kx

09/30/2026

We are so proud to celebrate one of our own. 💚

Congratulations to Elizabeth Hitt, who has been named the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce.

Beth has generously given her time, energy and heart to the Heidi Hewes Chapter for many years, and this recognition is a beautiful reflection of the impact she has made in Miami Shores and beyond.

We would love to see our members and friends come together to celebrate Beth on Thursday, November 12 at the Miami Shores Country Club.

Cocktails begin at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner and the Citizen of the Year ceremony.

A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association and SAVE.

Reserve your seat at MiamiShores.com and follow Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Let’s show up for Beth the way she has shown up for our community for so many years. 💚

09/28/2026

There’s something pretty special about seeing hundreds of students come together around a cause that has connected our community for nearly three decades. 💗

Representatives from the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association were proud to attend the assembly for this year’s Walk with Purpose. And we have to say, these students are amazing.

What began at MCDS in 1999 has grown into an annual student-led tradition benefiting pediatric cancer research and patient care. Over the years, the Walk has raised more than $1 million, benefiting the Heidi Hewes Chapter, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Alex’s Place/Holtz Children’s Hospital, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

We especially loved getting a photo with this year’s Walk Committee. These students are putting in the work to continue a partnership that has been part of our Miami Shores community for 27 years. 💗

Now it’s our turn to show up.

📅 Walk with Purpose
Saturday, October 10
🚶 Walk begins at 9:00 AM
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Ready to walk with us? Register through Miami Country Day School 💗

09/26/2026

One of Miami’s best places to treasure hunt, with every purchase supporting a great cause. 💚

WCA Bargain Box is owned and operated by the Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami. You’ll find everything from furniture and home décor to clothing, accessories, collectibles and plenty of unexpected finds. Inventory changes frequently, so no two visits are quite the same.

🎃 And right now, Halloween has taken over a few corners of the shop. Pumpkins, spooky décor, serving pieces and all kinds of seasonal finds are waiting to be discovered. If you decorate for Halloween, this is a fun time to stop by before the best pieces disappear.

Shopping and donating to the Bargain Box helps give items a second life while supporting the WCA’s work benefiting cancer research, patient care and education.

And none of it happens without the incredible volunteers who donate their time to keep the Bargain Box going. A big thank you to all of them! 💚

📍 1350 W. Flagler St., Miami
🛍 Tuesday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays & federal holidays

Shop. Donate. Find something you didn’t know you needed. 😉

09/24/2026

This is what community looks like when organizations work together. 💚

Heidi Hewes was proud to participate in the Miami Shores Community Alliance event, alongside so many of the organizations that give their time and energy to our community.

The Alliance brings together more than 30 local organizations, creating connections that make each organization stronger. And that relationship comes full circle for us: the Miami Shores Community Alliance is also a sponsor of our annual Holiday Walk, helping support our signature fundraiser for cancer research.

These are the synergies that matter. Local organizations supporting one another, sharing resources and showing up for the same community we all serve.

Thank you, Miami Shores Community Alliance, for bringing us together and for supporting Heidi Hewes. 💚

Address

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

Website

http://www.wcaofum.org/

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