Leadership
Margaret Voight Guedes, President of the Board, CEO and Founder
Margaret is an experienced leader with over 35 years in healthcare administration and nonprofit management, and is dedicated, passionate and driven to connect philanthropy to the real-time needs of children and families with cancer.
Board of Directors
Margaret Guedes, President, Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Kids Beating Cancer
Ben Guedes, MD, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Sam Azar, Chief Operating Officer
Vice President of Research
Kids Beating Cancer
Mark Beausoleil, Chairman of the Board
Valley Bank
Steve Coon, Director
Cover Guard
Judy Noble, Director
Philanthropist
Tom Lupo, Director
Space Coast Pictures, Inc.
Francelis Gonzalez, MD, Director
Kidsville Pediatrics
Donnie Saxon, Director
Saxon-Clark Furniture Patio Design
Chris Gearty, Director
Philanthropist
Leslie Skillman, Director
Philanthropist
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 has two Development Advisory Societies, the Rose and the Heroes Society. The objectives for both is to identify individuals, corporations, events and opportunities that can financially support the mission of Kids Beating Cancer. The Rose Society’s efforts are to increase the fundraising success at the Hats & Roses Fashion Show & Luncheon in the spring. The Hero Society’s focus to to bring financial success to our premier event, the Hats & Heroes Ball in the fall.
The Villages Chapter of Kids Beating Cancer is a group of women with the desire to bring hope and make a difference in the lives of children diagnosed with cancer that have connected with the Orlando based Kids Beating Cancer charity organization to start a chapter in The Villages. Each with their own personal reason for dedicating their time and talents to this organization, these women set their sights on creating fun, exciting and memorable events to raise funds for this worthy cause. Through your support of this chapter, we will not just treat but create cures for children through innovative research that will be at the forefront of treatments anywhere in the world.
KBC Development Mission
Identify projects that attract backers for specialized funding purposes. To entertain, enrich, and educate the community at large — via media exhibition, public events, and forums. Community leaders and business executives from all areas of experience; financial, creative, and marketing talent pools come together with one goal to accomplish “concept through completion”; ultimately creating mass public awareness both regionally, and nationally. Minimizing efforts while accelerating contributions for Kids Beating Cancer. Partnerships
After years of serving the Central Florida community and beyond, Kids Beating Cancer is the oldest and most trusted resource for families during time of crisis. Through the great support and inspiration of many important corporate and foundation donors and individual supporters, Kids Beating Cancer is able to continue providing resources and support for children with cancer, leukemia and related life-threatening diseases. A special thank you to our Partnerships that provide us with ongoing financial, inspirational and promotional support to further the Kids Beating Cancer Mission.
Thank you to all who support the children!
Recognized cumulative Partnership Levels:
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Philanthropist $1,000,000 or more
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Humanitarian $500,000 – $999,999
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Visionary $250,000 – $499,999
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Centurion $100,000 – $249,999
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Leader $50,000 – $99,999
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Investor $25,000 – $49,999
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Benefactor$10,000-$24,999
