Sponsorship and registration opportunities are now available for the 33rd Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic Event Series, returning February and March to benefit intellectual and developmental disability services at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
One of Lee Health Foundation’s longest-standing and most celebrated fundraising traditions, the Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic brings together Red Sox players, sports legends, community leaders and supporters to make a meaningful impact on children’s healthcare in Southwest Florida.
The 2026 event series includes:
• Boston “Tee” Party, Feb. 12 at The Forest Country Club – An evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and spirited live and silent auctions. Bidding opportunities include exclusive autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia, fine jewelry, luxury spa and travel experiences..
• 33rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Feb. 13 at The Forest Country Club – A big-league golf tournament featuring Boston Red Sox players, Major League Baseball greats and sports celebrities. On-course contests and a post-tournament dinner add to the excitement.
• Dinner on the Diamond, March 10 at JetBlue Park – A family-friendly evening featuring dinner on the field, Red Sox celebrity appearances, autograph signings and a silent auction filled with sports memorabilia and unique experiences. VIP packages are available for an MVP-level experience.
“Thanks to the Boston Red Sox, The Forest Country Club, our generous sponsors and loyal attendees, this iconic event series has raised more than $15.8 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital since 1993,” said Katy Martinez, senior director of development at Lee Health. “We are proud to continue this legacy by supporting programs that help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the specialized care and resources they need to thrive.”
Funds raised at the 33rd Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Classic will expand access to comprehensive, family-centered care through support services for children with conditions that impact learning, communication, behavior and daily functioning. By providing critical evaluations, therapies and care coordination, Golisano Children’s Hospital continues to enhance specialized care for patients and families across Southwest Florida.
Sponsorships and registration are now open for this popular and impactful event series. To learn more, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital, founded in 1994, is Southwest Florida’s only children’s hospital and is nationally recognized for its pediatric care. Golisano Children’s Hospital serves 45,000-plus patients every year in relation to 30-plus specialty pediatric services such as cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and more. Lee Health opened the current hospital building in May 2017 which offers 135-beds and includes comprehensive pediatric services such as a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, hematology-oncology unit, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and Level II and Level III NICU with 70 private rooms. For more information, visit GoGolisano.org.
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