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Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 On November 17, 2019, the Village Idiots Cycling Club (VICC) hosted the 6th Annual Women on Wheels (WOW) cycling event at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) and raised $3500 for the LWRMC Auxiliary nursing scholarship fund. The event included a 40-mile and a 60-mile route and is fully supported and sponsored by local businesses with all proceeds benefitting Girl’s Inc. and the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary (LWRMCA). President of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary, Carole Cowan, stated, “The purpose of our fundraising activities is to raise money to support scholarships for students who are enrolled in nursing programs. We recognize that the Health Careers’ workforce of the future for our region is dependent on the quality of our graduates in these programs, and we want to support them as they earn their degrees. Our major fundraiser is the Jingle 5K, now in its eighth year.” Village Idiots Cycling Club Executive Board Secretary and OB/GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch Physician, Dr. Edgardo Aponte, added, “The Village Idiots Cycling Club is committed to initiatives that keep our community active and we are excited for our continued partnership with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The VICC is working hard to create a memorable experience for the women in our community and we are looking forward to awarding the 2020 Nursing Scholarships.” Volunteer Coordinator for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Christina Soderberg, stated, “On behalf of LWRMC Volunteer Services and the LWRMC Auxiliary, THANK YOU for this donation for scholarships. This will be an immense help to individuals furthering their education in the Healthcare System.” For more information on the LWRMC Auxiliary Scholarships, please visit | https://bit.ly/2O966Ol For questions, contact LWMRCA President Carole Cowan at carolecowan01@gmail.com. About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. Since it opened in 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com