Radio Lollipop, Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s in-house radio station, will host a night of fun and laughter at its annual ‘IMPROV Comedy Night’ fundraiser. The comedy show will take place at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at Stage 305 located at the Magic City Casino 450 NW 37 Ave., Miami, FL 33125. Doors open at 8:15 p.m.
The Have-Nots, Clyde Gordon, John Vargas, and Freddy Stebbins who was named Miami New Times’ 2016 Comedian of the Year, are among the comedians that will donate their time to bring smiles to Radio Lollipop supporters. Internationally-known DJ Laz from Hits 97.3 FM will serve as event host.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefit patients served through Radio Lollipop, a volunteer driven program committed to bringing joy, laughter, play and entertainment to hospitalized children at Nicklaus Children’s.
A ticket for two admissions can be purchased for $30 by visiting www.nicklauschildrens.org/improv. Attendees have the option to reserve a table for four guests for $125. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase for a chance to win one of many donated prizes, including a seven-day cruise for two courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line, two roundtrip domestic tickets on JetBlue, a two-night stay at The Clevelander South Beach, $250 gift certificate from Saks Fifth Ave-Bal Harbour and much more!
Radio Lollipop broadcasts live from the hospital’s playroom studio every Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday and Thrilling Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A group of talented and passionate volunteers provide entertainment, music, crafts and activities to hospitalized children on a weekly basis. During program hours, patients can visit the studio, help Radio Lollipop presenters DJ the show, work on creative art activities, request their favorite songs and even win some prizes. Nicklaus Children’s was the first hospital to establish a Radio Lollipop program in the U.S and in its 20 years, Radio Lollipop has served more than half a million patients, siblings and families combined. To learn more about Radio Lollipop at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, visit www.nicklauschildrens.org/radiolollipop.
To purchase ‘Improv Comedy Night’ tickets and raffle tickets please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org/improv or call 786-624-4431.
About Radio Lollipop
Radio Lollipop is a 501(c) (3) that began in 1978 in Queens Mary, England, and believes in the healing power of play. Radio Lollipop sites, each with an in-house, fully-equipped radio station, is led by a vivacious team of volunteers that involve the patients and their families in recreational activities linked to radio programs that are child-focused, and filled with mentally stimulating fun and games. Many of the music programs are often presented by the patients themselves and volunteers also work with the children at the bedside playing games, reading books and otherwise encouraging them to participate in the radio broadcasts and win prizes. Nicklaus Children's Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to house the program and still is only one of two hospitals in the U.S. who have it. In addition to the radio show, volunteers visit six hospital units each night handing out that day's activity. Five winners are selected for each unit accounting for the 120 prizes given out every week.
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Where Children Matter Most (2024)
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South
Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with approximately
850 attending physicians, including more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 307-bed
hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs
routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The
hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern
United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional
honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.