Save the Kids Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to health innovation for the benefit of children everywhere. We exist to educate, inspire, and connect leading disruptors in healthcare today for the benefit of our children tomorrow.
Jay Samit, Founding Keynote Speaker
Our beneficiaries range from mental health and the fight against pediatric cancer to closing the gap on food insecurity and supporting children who survived parental suicide.
We know that banded together, we can make a change by funding innovative research into less toxic treatment options for children with cancer. We have witnessed the horror of kids’ cancers firsthand and refuse to allow this to continue. We have banded together to DISRUPT the status quo.
HUNTER'S GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
Join the 3rd Annual Save the Kids Charity Golf Tournament! Whether you are an avid golfer or not, your support of the Save The Kids Foundation helps us raise money to fight and research pediatric cancer. Come out and join us to raise money and awareness, all while having fun and competing for awesome prizes!
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Disrupt the Streets is taking over Thunder Alley to educate, engage, and enlighten the next generation of philanthropists. We welcome young professionals, families, and pets to make an impact.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Annual health conference and pitch competition. Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, wellness disruptors, and non-profits dedicated to making an impact in healthcare, in benefit of children everywhere. Keynotes, Tampa Tank, Talk Tracks, and more.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
All aboard, inaugural Disrupt the Stage benefit concert! Ready to Disrupt the Bay on the bay? Exclusive VIP experience aboard the Yacht Starship. Indulge in heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, live music, and more. Don’t miss out!
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
Chairman
Stan is the recently appointed Programs Chair for the HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter. He is the founder of the boutique tech firm, No Limit Technology focusing on tech professional services and staffing along with incubating tech talent through the organization of six meetup groups in Tampa. He has a tireless craving to research applications within emerging tech ( ie. Blockchain “Carechain”, Robotics, AI, ML, AR-VR etc.) which have the capability of improving our health care system and overall the world. Stan is a devoted husband and father of 3.
Why STK?
“As a father myself, I grieve just thinking of the devastating losses caused by kids’ cancers. After watching close friends suffer the losses of their own children, I want to do everything in my power to enable cures and increase the odds for future children. Serving STK is my way of giving back.”
Board Member
I am a disrupter in the healthcare space. My purpose is to provide innovative solutions to directly challenge the norm by utilizing intelligent systems and agile strategies to increase efficiency, improve quality of care, promote transparency, and reduce cost. I serve as the CEO for accelEQ (aEQ) and I am responsible for the overall creation, planning, implementation and strategic direction of the company, in addition to business development and marketing initiatives for aEQ.
I have over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry working for some of the largest insurance and administrative companies with responsibilities ranging from business development, organizational process improvement and healthcare fraud. I combine innovative thinking, process improvement, and business development skills to provide exceptional solutions for my clients.
Board Member
Valentina, co-founder and president of DigiGrowth Marketing, leads an agency that elevates businesses with innovative marketing strategies and effective lead nurturing, significantly enhancing customer acquisition. Her notable career features collaborations with the nation’s top retailers and the transformation of a family-owned business's digital sales, achieving a 100% year-over-year increase for five consecutive years. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Valentina was instrumental in increasing a marketing agency’s revenue from $15 million to over $70 million in just two years. A true motivator, she completed both high school and college a year early, she is passionately dedicated to community service, actively volunteering for various charities, and committed to nurturing growth in individuals and businesses alike.
Why STK?
“My father was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 12 years ago, and a year ago, it spread to his brain, liver, lungs, and cerebral fluid. The cancer and the treatments were very aggressive. When he was given 4-6 weeks to live, we didn’t know if the harsh treatments would kill him before the cancer did. Fortunately, a new chemotherapy emerged that has helped him live beyond a year, and we are still fighting. I learned that children receive the same treatment intensity as adults, which struck me as profoundly wrong. We must develop better treatment plans for children battling cancer, offering hope and a reason to fight, just as my dad and our family continue to do.”
Board Member
Mike is a long-time Tampa resident, USF grad, husband, father and grandfather. He has owned and operated PF1 Professional Services, an IT Staffing company since 1991. He enjoys meeting new people and values long term relationships and loves the challenge keeping up with the latest technology.
Mike is a long-time Tampa resident, USF grad, husband, father and grandfather. He has owned and operated PF1 Professional Services, an IT Staffing company since 1991. He enjoys meeting new people and values long term relationships and loves the challenge keeping up with the latest technology.
Why STK?
“The mission of STK aligns well with my personal desire to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. I lost my seven year old brother after a two year battle with brain cancer. STK is focused and has a team of dedicated , energetic volunteers to keep it lean and maximize the difference it can make toward the cause.”
“The mission of STK aligns well with my personal desire to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. I lost my seven year old brother after a two year battle with brain cancer. STK is focused and has a team of dedicated , energetic volunteers to keep it lean and maximize the difference it can make toward the cause.”
Board Member
Holly is a former “military brat”, FSU graduate, wife, and mother. She is a Technology Recruitment Specialist at Accenture and has been involved in Tech Staffing for the last five years, and in Hospitality Management for ten years prior. Holly thrives off building relationships and making an impact in her community.
Why STK?
“As a young teen I experienced my small town rally behind a family close to mine fighting for their youngest son, Tommy who was battling a brain tumor. I can still hear his infectious laugh while being tickled and remember how he was always smiling. Sadly he lost his battle and the effects of that loss extended to the entire community of school teachers, classmates, neighbors, and everyone in contact with him and his family. Unfortunately, we live in an age where everyone has a story of how pediatric cancer has left its mark on them and STK strives to make efforts in not continuing this in our future.”
Board Advisor
Kyle spends a lot of time with people whose kids have cancer, as the Executive Director of Beat Nb, a nonprofit which funds clinical trials. His wife Robyn and he helped to found the group after losing their son Ezra to neuroblastoma cancer in 2010. He is an advocate against injustice in many forms, and enjoys prioritizing rest with family and friends as much as ambition in the professional world.
Why STK?
"I am excited to serve as an advisor to Save the Kids because my personal mission of beating cancer for kids aligns well with STK's practical efforts. Plus the STK team is both passionate and effective!"
Board Advisor
Alex is the founder & president of MTD Marketing, an award winning marketing agency in Tampa, FL. Alex previously spent time in various marketing leadership roles including managing the roll-out of modern restaurant technologies for McDonalds corporate which included the Uber EATS partnership and touch-screen kiosks.
Why STK?
"I & my company prioritize giving back to the community. STK is an incredible cause with a truly moving story. We are proud of everything we have accomplished & will continue to accomplish in the battle against pediatric cancer."
Community Engagement Chair
Blaine is a business executive with 7 years of sales experience in different domains. He currently works as the Vice President of No Limit Technology where he serves his clients with an exciting outlook on staffing. He lives with his wife in Saint Petersburg and has a passion for health, fitness, and golf.
Why STK?
“I want kids to have the chance to grow up like I did as a kid: having fun and playing with their friends. I give my time and efforts to STK not only to help those children currently facing cancer, but also to support the research in preventing pediatric cancer from happening in the first place."
Board Advisor
Gabe is the father of two young boys, a musician and tech entrepreneur focusing in the blockchain industry. He's the Co-founder and Managing Director of BlockSpaces helping companies of all sizes understand and use new technology to make their businesses smarter.
Why STK?
“Since having kids, I understand how much you want to enable them and prepare them for the future. Having good health is at the top of the list when you want children who are our future to succeed. It deeply pains me to have friends share their heart wrenching stories of children who have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer and have to fight for their life so early on. I'm honored to help STK and their mission to bring more awareness to this cause.”
