Congressman Darren Soto’s previous Congressional District office was located at the UCF Medical School Administration Building in Lake Nona, and although it was just across the street from the VA Medical Center, it was yet another hurdle for veterans in need to cross in order to get help. Most were unwilling due to a myriad of understandable reasons. Now that the office is … [Read more...]
A Note From the CEO
September ended on a high note as we helped to welcome Lake Nona’s newest supermarket, Earth Fare, to the community as we celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 29. The community welcomed this new chamber Stakeholder Partner to the area at 6:45 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and there were almost 800 people there. A spokesperson for Earth Fare said it was … [Read more...]
Lake Nona VA Fest
We will park behind the hospital and in front of the community center. … [Read more...]
Freeberg Foundation Donates to Fisher House Orlando
The Fisher House received a $300,000 grant from the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation on July 24. This is now the largest check to be presented to the Orlando VA Medical Center’s Fisher House. According to the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation Facebook page, they are a “nonprofit foundation supporting organizations focusing on education, healthcare, children, and … [Read more...]
Orlando VA Medical Center Hosts 38th NVWG Handcycling
On July 31, the Orlando VA Medical Center hosted handcycling for the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The event began at 7:30 a.m as 73 veterans raced around a 10K course constructed around the VA. Participants ranged from first-timers to seasoned athletes. Riders raced at the same time, but everyone was broken up into four divisions: novice, open, masters and … [Read more...]