Leadership

Margaret Voight Guedes

CEO, President of the Board, and Founder
With more than 39 years in healthcare administration and nonprofit leadership, Margaret is a visionary leader driven by one unwavering mission: to connect philanthropy to the real-time needs of children and families battling cancer. Her passion, dedication, and relentless advocacy have transformed Kids Beating Cancer into a national force of hope, research, and healing.

Board of Directors

Executive Leadership

• Margaret Guedes – President, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Kids Beating Cancer

• Ben Guedes, MD – Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Kids Beating Cancer

Directors

• Mark Beausoleil – Chairman of the Board, Valley Bank

• Leslie Skillman – Secretary, Philanthropist

• Steve Coon – Director, Cover Guard

• Judy Noble – Director, Philanthropist

• Chris Gearity – Director, Philanthropist

Non-Voting Members

• Sam Azar – Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Research, Kids Beating Cancer

• John Bocchino – Board Attorney, Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O’Hara, Kinman & Bocchino, P.A.

• Marilyn Stout – Emeritus Director, Wall St Investment Managers, PA

Development Advisory Societies

Kids Beating Cancer is proud to be supported by two dynamic advisory societies that fuel our mission:

• The Hearts Society – advancing the success of our spring event, the Hats & Hearts Fashion Show & Luncheon.

• The Heroes Society – driving financial support for our premier fall event, the Hats & Heroes Ball.

Together, these societies play a vital role in securing resources that directly impact children and families.

Kids Beating Cancer – The Villages

The Villages committee is a passionate group of women committed to bringing hope and healing to children diagnosed with cancer. Inspired by our mission, they raise awareness and funds through creative, community-driven events.

Each member brings a personal reason for supporting Kids Beating Cancer, and together they share one vision: to not only treat but help cure childhood cancer through innovative research. Their dedication ensures that children everywhere have access to advanced treatments—and the chance to experience the joy of life.

Development Mission

At Kids Beating Cancer, our Development Mission is clear: to champion innovative projects that inspire giving and fuel progress.

• Funding research that accelerates new cures.

• Supporting treatments that save lives.

• Providing services that strengthen families.

Through partnerships with community leaders, business executives, and professionals across multiple industries, we turn vision into action—building awareness and impact across Central Florida and beyond. By minimizing duplication and maximizing results, we ensure every gift makes the greatest possible difference.

Partnerships: United for a Cure

For over 30 years, Kids Beating Cancer has been a trusted lifeline for families facing childhood cancer and life-threatening illnesses. None of this would be possible without our partners.

Corporate sponsors, foundation partners, and individual donors are the heartbeat of our mission. Your financial, inspirational, and promotional support ensures children receive access to cutting-edge treatments, compassionate family services, and the hope of a cure.

To all who stand with us: thank you. Together, we are not only saving lives—we are shaping a future where no child dies before experiencing the joy of life.

Recognized cumulative Partnership Levels:

• Philanthropist $1,000,000 or more

• Humanitarian $500,000 – $999,999

• Visionary $250,000 – $499,999

• Centurion $100,000 – $249,999

• Leader $50,000 – $99,999

• Investor $25,000 – $49,999

• Benefactor$10,000-$24,999