Santa Claus is Coming to Town & He Needs Our Help!

In the heart of a sun-drenched Tampa July, Santa Claus will be trading his snow boots for flip-flops and his reindeer for a surfboard-styled sleigh.

With the jingling of seashells instead of sleigh bells, he'll be collecting toys and donations—not for Christmas morning, but for something just as magical. 

But he needs our help! Since his trusty reindeer are resting up for their big night, Santa cannot bring the toys from the North Pole but will have to "purchase" them right here in Tampa!

This is Christmas in July—a joyful campaign that brings the spirit of giving to the summer season. While most are enjoying beach days and barbecues, we’re rallying our community to bring warmth, wonder, and support to children who need it most. 

Help Santa Spread JOY 

I am fundraising for St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Christmas in July because every child deserves JOY, especially in the midst of illness, injury or trauma. A hospital stay can be overwhelming, especially for children facing cancer treatments, surgeries, or long recoveries. This fundraiser helps bring holiday magic all year long, providing toys, activities, and special experiences that offer comfort and distraction from pain and isolation.

Through donations and community support, we can help fill Santa’s sleigh with gifts that brighten the spirits of young patients and remind them they are not alone. This initiative is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a way to spread hope and healing. Contributions help fund art, music, yoga, and massage therapies, giving children creative outlets to express themselves and manage stress.

No gift is too small, every effort makes a difference in a child’s hospital journey! Join me in making this season of giving last all year—because a little joy can go a long way in helping kids cope with the challenges they face.