Our much anticipated celebration is just around the corner! If you have already registered for this event, THANK YOU and we encourage you to share an invite with a friend or colleague. If you have not registered yet, please do so below. Spots are limited!

Celebrate with us as we honor seven years of First 1,000 Days Suncoast on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, from

8:30 to 11:30 am in the Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) Auditorium.

Schedule of Events:

• 8:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast

• 9:00 - 10:30 am - Celebration

  • THE JOURNEY OF FIRST 1,000 DAYS SUNCOAST: Kelly Romanoff, VP of Evaluation and Strategy at the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, reflects on the initiative's history and impact.

  • INSPIRING KEYNOTE: Lauren Nunally, discusses the state of maternal health nationwide, highlights best practices for addressing inequities, and shares actionable steps for our community.

  • STORIES THAT MATTER: Hear mothers share how the First 1,000 Days partner network has supported and empowered them.

  • VISION FORWARD: Dr. Chelsea Arnold, Initiative Manager, provides strategic plan highlights and First 1,000 Days' roadmap for the future.

• 10:30 - 11:30am - Networking & Collaborative Learning Session

We want to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our partners, for your continued commitment to First 1,000 Days. We also welcome the opportunity for any newcomers who want to learn ways they can help families and babies in our community.