All Star Program
Join a community of students turning service into support for children and families who need it most.
Program Overview
The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital All Star Program empowers students to give back, build leadership skills, and support children and families in our community. Schools and organizations participate by adopting Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital as their organization of choice and completing meaningful service projects throughout the school year — fundraisers, donation drives, awareness campaigns, and hands-on volunteer opportunities that make a real difference for our patients.
Many schools and organizations are already doing this incredible work; becoming an All Star simply brings those efforts together under one program and allows Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital to recognize and support their impact throughout the year.
Program Goals
- Foster a spirit of philanthropy, volunteerism, and civic engagement
- Build lasting, collaborative partnerships between Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and local schools and youth organizations
- Inspire community pride through service, compassion, and kindness
Download the Welcome Packet and Program Flyer below
More Ways to Get Involved
Think of this as your menu! Pick what fits your club, your calendar, and your crew. Do one thing or do them all! Every item here gives a Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital patient something to smile about. Here's everything your school or organization can dig into throughout the year!
Schools and organizations are welcomed as partners throughout the school year. Participation is flexible and open to every level!
Your All Star Menu:
Dine for a Cause
Partner with a local restaurant for a Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital fundraising night.
Penny Wars / Class vs. Class Challenge
Classrooms compete to raise the most spare change.
Jeans Day / Dress Down Day
Students pay a small fee to skip uniform for a day.
Trivia Night or Game Night
A PTA-hosted evening event with a Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital ticket or donation tie-in.
Round-Up at School Store or Concessions
Round purchases up to the nearest dollar for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
Book or Toy Drive
New, unused items to support the healing power of play.
Meals for Families
Support families during holidays like Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Joy Kit Assembly
Self-care, infant, school-age, teen, or sensory kits, built together as a team.
Comfort Item Drive
Soft blankets, grip socks, sleep masks, earplugs, and other self-care items.
Sensory Item Drive
Weighted animals, fidget toys, stress balls, and noise-canceling headphones.
Birthday-in-a-Box Drive
Kits for patients celebrating a birthday while admitted.
Fan Favorite — UNO Card Drive
New, unopened UNO decks for patients.
Seasonal — Holiday Decoration Drive
Halloween, Fall, and Winter decor for patient floors (starting in October).
Ongoing Need — Birthday Decor Drive
Banners, fringe curtains, table decor, and wall-safe tape.
Joy Kits Assembly Line by Club
Pair student clubs with specific Joy Kit types and run an assembly station at Back to School Night or a PTA meeting.
Adopt-a-Cart or Playroom
Our biggest hands-on impact opportunity — see the signature opportunity section above for full details.
Health Careers Day Tie-In
A Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital staff member speaks to a health-sciences or HOSA class about careers in medicine and nursing.
All Star Announcement Series
A short recurring morning-announcements segment sharing patient impact stats or a Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital fun fact.
Awareness Month Tie-In
September is Oncology & Sickle Cell Awareness Month and February is Cardiac Awareness Month — great moments for a themed drive.
The All Star Newsletter
Once you join the program, you'll be added to our All Star Newsletter list. Each edition celebrates what our school and organization community has been up to, from service projects and donation drives to student visits in the Child Life Zone, and keeps everyone connected across the All Star family.
Memorial Healthcare System Community Events
Join us at community events and volunteer to make a difference.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Holiday Toy Drive
Collect toys and volunteer on donation days to spread holiday cheer.
All Star Showcase Event
A Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital hosted end-of-year mixer where schools and organizations trade ideas.
Uniting School Clubs
Schools with multiple participating clubs are encouraged to team up on drives and events for greater impact.
How to Join the All Star Program
Schools and organizations ready to join:
Please read the instructions and criteria, then submit the official Interest Form.
Program Snapshot
21 Public Schools
14 Private Schools
5 Charter Schools
2 Student Organizations
2 Colleges/Universities
44 Total Active All Stars
As of July 2026.
The following schools and organizations are current, active members of the All Star Program:
American Heritage - Plantation
Associated Club: AHS Joe DiMaggio All-Stars Club
Apollo Middle School
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy
Associated Club: Mav Medicine
Aventura Waterways K-8
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Associated Club: Animating Others
Blanche Ely High School
Associated Club: National Honor Society
Boca Prep International School
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
Broward Virtual School
Associated Club: National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society
Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood
Associated Club: Lower School
Cancer Kids First South Florida
Associated Club: Student Organization
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Associated Club: Allied Health Science Program
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School
Associated Club: Campus Ministry
Charles W. Flanagan High School
Associated Club: FFEA & Early Childhood ED
Christopher Columbus High School
Associated Club: Spanish Honor Society
Cooper City High School
Associated Club: National Honor Society
Cypress Bay High School
Associated Club: HOSA – Future Health Professionals
Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Associated Club: Schoolwide
Everglades Elementary School
Associated Club: Schoolwide
Everglades High School
Associated Club: Joe D Club
Falcon Cove Middle School
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
Flex Learning Academy
Associated Club: CIA (Community in Action)
Florida Girls Giving Back
Associated Club: Student Organization
Franklin Academy – Cooper City
Associated Club: Student Government Association
Franklin Academy – Pembroke Pines
Associated Club: HOSA – Future Health Professionals & National Honor Society
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Associated Club: HOSA – Future Health Professionals
Hollywood Hills High School
Associated Club: National Spanish Honor Society
Imagine Weston
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
Lakeside Elementary School
Associated Club: Schoolwide
Lynn University
Associated Club: Healthcare Management / Career & Alumni Connections
Miramar High School
Associated Club: Student Government Association
Nova Southeastern University
Associated Club: NSU Pediatric Club
Oriole Elementary School
Associated Club: Soaring Orioles
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Associated Club: Student Government Association
Pine Crest School
Associated Club: Service Club - Schoolwide
Pines Lakes Elementary
Associated Club: Student Council
Posnack Jewish Day School
Associated Club: Schoolwide
South Broward High School
Associated Club: Band Program
South Plantation High School
Associated Club: Student Government Association
Spanish River High School
Associated Club: Medical Club
St. Coleman Catholic School
Associated Club: Student Council
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Associated Club: Interact Club
Sunrise Middle School
Associated Club: National Junior Honor Society
West Broward High School
Associated Club: National Honor Society
Whispering Pines School K-12
Associated Club: WPS Rising Panthers Club
Program Events & School Visits
A snapshot of All Star Schools and Organizations in action, school visits, donation drop-offs, and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital team celebrations.