HUGS Charities of Ocala

06/13/2026

🎗️ Are You a Cancer Survivor or Cancer Caregiver in North Central Florida? Join us for a FREE community event focused on support, education, and connection! 🎗️

📅 Date: June 19
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: First Baptist Church of Gainesville

✨ Event Highlights:
• Breakout Sessions
• Guest Speaker
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided

🎟️ Register today to save your spot: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5r9rddp

This event is hosted by North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative and WellFlorida Council

05/06/2026

Great tips for Skin Cancer Awareness month from our friends at Ocala Oncology - Florida Cancer Affiliates!

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so we're encouraging you to take care of the skin you’re in. Most skin cancers are highly treatable when caught early, which makes regular skin checks and sun-safe habits essential.

Use broad‑spectrum SPF daily

Wear protective clothing and a hat

Seek shade during peak sun hours

Keep an eye on new or changing spots

Small habits today can protect your health for years to come. Your skin tells your story—let’s help it stay healthy.

03/13/2026

Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters More Than Ever - March 12, 2026 - Ocala's #1 Most award-winning city magazine.

03/03/2026

Thanks to Ocala Gazette for taking photos and sharing info about the HUGS Annual Fundraiser Event!

HUGS offers help

This nonprofit’s annual fundraiser supports cancer patients in Marion County.

https://www.ocalagazette.com/hugs-offers-help/

03/03/2026

02/27/2026

WHAT A NIGHT!! Thanks to your attendance and support, your generosity and our wonderful, amazing sponsors, HUGS raised over $100,000 last night to help local cancer patients!! We are blown away!! We were happy to honor the CF Nursing Program and Whitney Griffith who shared honest, heartfelt and humorous words about her cancer journey! Thank you! Big thanks to our community partner Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute and to presenting sponsors Koontz Furniture and Design and Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute! We could not have done this without all of you!! Thank you so much!!

02/26/2026

Join us tonight for the 16th Annual HUGS Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/share/18NZBKsf7v/

02/26/2026

Tonight's the night for our 16th Annual HUGS Fundraiser honoring Whitney Batsel Griffith and the CF Nursing Program and raising funds to help local cancer patients. There will be great food and drinks, great music by Warren McCullough, great auction items and a great cause to support! Join us at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Market Pavilion. Get tickets and more info here https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dxb8b3w69/

02/25/2026

Through our Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, HUGS is able to help local cancer patients like Katrina with their bills including rent/mortgage, electricity and utilities, groceries and gas for driving for doctor visits and treatment. Help us help cancer patients by attending the Annual HUGS Fundraiser on Thursday. Get your tickets here https://www.hugscharities.org/events

02/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW: All of your donations to HUGS stays here in Marion County to help local cancer patients? Last year we distributed $111,0521 to local residents to help with non-medical needs as shown here. Help us help cancer patients by attending our Annual HUGS Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday. Get tickets or donate by going here https://www.hugscharities.org/events