I am a pulmonary and critical care doctor for Lee Health.

I've chosen to participate this year because I wanted to take a moment out of my daily routine working in the Intensive Care Unit during this pandemic to help bring attention to an exceptional cause that may not have gotten as much recognition this year because of everything that is going on in the world and SW Florida due to COVID 19.

For the past 25 years, Barbara's Friends has helped over 8,000 local SWFL kids with cancer and blood disorders from infancy to age 30. Since March 1, when COVID-19 began, more than 25 local children have been told they have cancer. Last year 49 children were diagnosed. The numbers are up. More families need your help. Please support our Shavees' by making a donation and share with your friends and family to make a difference in our community. Cancer doesn't care who, when or where. WE DO!

To learn more about the cause please visit BarbarasFriends.org