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HELPING IN THE COMMUNITY

Real stories of Tampa Bay families receiving hope and healing through Westchase Charitable Foundation

100+
Families Helped
90%
From Beyond Westchase
100%
Hand-Delivered
FEATURED STORY

Lincoln's Story: Breathing New Life Into Hope

Lincoln is a remarkable 6-year-old boy who was born without the ability to breathe on his own. This brave little fighter has faced challenges that would overwhelm many adults, but his family’s love and community support have given him the tools he needs to thrive.

Through our Tampa Bay Woman of the Year fundraising efforts, WCF was able to provide Lincoln’s family with two critical items: a motorized wheelchair to give him mobility and independence, and a built-in permanent generator to ensure his life-support equipment continues working during Florida’s storm season.

These aren’t just medical devices – they’re lifelines that allow Lincoln to be a kid, to play, and to live with dignity while his family focuses on what matters most: being together.

“We have been fortunate enough to help Lincoln… Through a few financial grants, we have helped the family purchase both a motorized wheelchair for their son and a much-needed built-in permanent generator.”

GIVING BACK STORY

From Recipient to Champion: Melea's Journey

Sometimes the most powerful stories come full circle. When Melea Blaskovich’s son was diagnosed with a serious auditory disorder in 1st grade, the family faced an overwhelming financial challenge. The specialized corrective device he needed was expensive, and insurance wouldn’t cover it all.

That’s when the Westchase Charitable Foundation stepped in, helping to fund the expensive corrective device that would change her son’s life forever. The device didn’t just restore his hearing – it restored his confidence, his ability to learn, and his future possibilities.

Years later, Melea became a candidate for Tampa Bay Woman of the Year, working tirelessly to raise funds for other families facing similar crises. Her story shows the true spirit of our foundation: families helping families, creating a circle of support that lifts up our entire community.

“One candidate has a particular commitment to the Foundation’s cause – Melea Blaskovich’s son was diagnosed with a serious auditory disorder in 1st grade, and the Foundation helped fund the expensive corrective device.”

Supporting Families Through Cancer Battles

When childhood leukemia strikes a family, the emotional and financial burden can be overwhelming. WCF stands with these brave families during their darkest hours.

“The foundation also had the honor of presenting a check to The Solomon Family and The Scala Family. Both families have a child battling Leukemia. More and more families are reaching out to the foundation for help with absolutely heartbreaking stories.”

 
 

The Solomon Family

When their child was diagnosed with leukemia, the Solomon family faced not only the emotional devastation of a cancer diagnosis but also the mounting financial pressures of treatment, travel, and time away from work.

WCF was honored to present them with a check to help cover medical expenses and daily living costs, allowing them to focus on what matters most – their child’s healing and recovery.

Support during the most challenging chapter of their lives

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The Scala Family

The Scala Family

Like the Solomon family, the Scala family found themselves navigating the complex world of pediatric cancer treatment, with all the logistical and financial challenges that come with regular chemotherapy treatments.

Our foundation was able to provide financial assistance to help them maintain stability at home while managing the demands of their child’s treatment schedule and recovery process.

Helping families maintain balance during treatment

Our Community Impact

$500K+
Distributed
In direct grants to families
90%
Beyond Westchase
Recipients live outside area
100%
Hand-Delivered
Personal check delivery

How We Help Families in Crisis

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Medical Equipment & Bills

Specialized medical devices, wheelchairs, generators for life support, and assistance with overwhelming medical bills.

Example: Lincoln’s Story
Motorized wheelchair & generator
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Daily Living Expenses

Rent, utilities, groceries, and basic necessities when families can’t work due to medical crises.

Example: Cancer Families
Living costs during treatment
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Therapeutic Devices & Services

Hearing aids, corrective devices, physical therapy equipment, and specialized treatments not covered by insurance.

Example: Melea’s Son
Auditory corrective device

The Heart of Our Mission

“The foundation gives financial grants to children and their families that are fighting a serious illness or have a tragic family situation in the greater Tampa Bay area. The entire Board of Directors is made up of volunteers, and best of all we are able to give the grant checks directly to these families that are going through a difficult time.”
Trey Corish
Vice President, Westchase Charitable Foundation
12 Years of Board Service

More Families Are Reaching Out

The demand for our help continues to grow as more Tampa Bay families face unexpected medical crises and financial hardships. Each story that reaches us is absolutely heartbreaking – families dealing with a loved one battling serious illness while simultaneously struggling with the challenges of regular treatments, medical bills, and trying to maintain a balanced home life.

These aren’t just statistics to us. They’re neighbors, friends, and fellow community members who find themselves in situations none of us ever expect to face. That’s why we’re committed to being there for every family we can help, providing not just financial assistance but hope during their darkest moments.

Your support helps us say “yes” to more families in need. Together, we’re building a community where no one faces crisis alone.

“More and more families are reaching out to the foundation for help with absolutely heartbreaking stories. Some are dealing with a family member battling serious illness while others are dealing with challenges of regular chemo treatments while trying to maintain a balanced home life.”

Help Us Write More Stories of Hope

Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every event attendance helps us reach more families in their time of greatest need. Whether it’s providing life-saving medical equipment like Lincoln’s wheelchair, funding therapeutic devices like Melea’s son’s hearing aid, or supporting families battling cancer like the Solomon and Scala families, your involvement makes miracles happen.

Join us in our mission of Families Helping Families.