IN THE PRESS
Media coverage showcasing our community impact since 2005
Recent Media Coverage
Annual Santa parade brings smiles to Westchase and beyond
The 20th annual Santa Pre-Flight Parade, founded by WCF creators Dan O’Brien and Ralph Caputo, continues its tradition of bringing holiday joy to Westchase neighborhoods while raising awareness for the foundation’s mission.
Read Full Article →Santa Parade brings smiles to Westchase and beyond
Coverage of the foundation’s signature holiday event, now in its 20th year, highlighting how WCF founders started this tradition in 2005 to raise awareness for their charitable mission.
Read Full Article →Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Coverage
Shannon Hofmeister Named 2019 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year
Shannon Hofmeister raised over $32,000 for WCF through the competition. Community Brands has been a Gold Sponsor with eight employees participating since 2013, collectively raising over $100,000.
Read Full Article →Jessica Cronk Named 2017 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year
Jessica Cronk raised over $28,000 at the annual gala held at Sheltair hangar. The 18 candidates collectively raised $99,000 to support Tampa Bay families battling illness or tragedy.
Read Full Article →Foundation Milestones & Recognition
WTSP-10 Tampa Bay Coverage
NBC affiliate coverage noted the foundation had donated over $250,000 in its first ten years supporting Tampa Bay families.
View Coverage →Record-Breaking Event
World of Westchase Magazine covered the fourth annual event that broke records with 350+ attendees raising over $75,000.
Read Article →Santa Parade Tradition
Westchase Patch covered the fifth annual Santa Pre-Flight Parade, collecting toys for charity while spreading holiday cheer.
Read Coverage →Corporate Partnership Coverage
Trey Corish: WCF Vice President Profile
Featured WCF Vice President discussing 12 years of board service and specific cases like helping 6-year-old Lincoln with specialized medical equipment through fundraising efforts.
Read Profile →Tijuana Flats Partnership Announcement
Restaurant industry publication covered Tijuana Flats’ ‘Give Back Day’ campaign, donating 20% of sales to support WCF’s mission of helping families in crisis.
Read Article →Our Media Impact
The foundation has distributed over $550,000 in direct financial grants to Tampa Bay families facing serious illness or tragedy, with more than 90% of recipients residing outside the Westchase area despite our local name.
Media coverage has primarily focused on our three annual events: Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Gala, Westchase Cup Golf Tournament, and the 20-year-old Santa Pre-Flight Parade tradition.
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Westchase Patch
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World of Westchase
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