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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Raises $2,000 for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship Fund Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 Lakewood Ranch, Florida – August 27, 2020 – On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities (LWRCA) held a drive-by parade in honor of Healthcare Professionals to benefit the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship Fund. The parade raised $2,000 which will assist in funding two $1,000 scholarships for student nurses that work at LWRMC. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary President Carole Cowan, stated, “With the support of our community partners, we will be able to support scholarships for our student nurses this year. Our combined efforts will ensure that we have the health careers’ workforce necessary to meet the future needs of our region.” Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, Executive Director, Keith Pandeloglou, added, “We’re so thankful to have such wonderful healthcare professionals right in our community at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, and this is just one small way we can bring awareness to all that they’ve been doing to keep our community safe.” For more information on the LWRMC Auxiliary | https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/events-and-programs/volunteer-services/auxiliary ### About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. 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