On December 29th, 2016 , University of Florida football team arrived in Tampa, Florida in late December to prepare to battle with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Both teams were invited to compete in the Outback Bowl set to be played in Raymond James Stadium on January 2, 2017. In preparation for the bowl competition the Florida Gators Football team and staff invited LIFT Health Youth from nearby Robles Park Village to view and participate in practice preparation held at Jesuit High School in Tampa.

11/22/16 - In our second installment of Farm Essentials With Dr. Butler; For the Thanksgiving Holiday, our second group of youth participated in a more in depth hands on experience of farming at the Butler Family Farm in Micanopy, Florida. 

Our youth have learned to take pride in their community. At least 2 days a week neighborhood youth makes an effort to clean litter and trash accumulated in the area of Robles Park. 

11/15/16 - We want to thank all the attendees of yesterday's Session II - Diabetes Dialogue! 

We thank all the Community Organizations, Doctors, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners who stays energetically consistent with our focus. We have a growing issue in diabetes and need all hands on deck!

In Partnership with American Diabetes Association, USF College of Public Health, The Arthur Green Jr. Memorial Foundation and Congresswoman Kathy Castor, LIFT Health Co-sponsors A Diabetes Dialogue - Session I Round Table Discussion. Click to Read More on event!

LIFT Health has been on the move this month with numerous events and action items that has enriched the lives of all involved. We want to take this time to recognize our supporters and sponsors for this past quarter’s events..Click to read more!

In July 2016, he extended an open invitation for LIFT Health youth to experience a day in the life of a cattle farmer. Alvin shared the story of how his great, great grandfather was freed from slavery in 1863 shortly before the end of the Civil War. The great grandfather remained in the local area and purchased land (owned for 4 generations) adjacent to the property later purchased by his grandfather. 

LIFT Health sponsors a Back to School Haircut Event. This was one less strain for families looking forward to the up and coming school year. 

Over 20 youth supported by  the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association were hosted at the University of Florida (UF) campus for a day of fun and enrichment with the UF football coaches, staff, players and fans. The overall goal of the event was to raise awareness on the value of education and how to succeed as a student-athelete.

The Arthur Green Jr. Foundation hosted A Celebration to the Life of Arthur Green Jr. ~ An Evening of Diabetic Awareness!  WFLA News Anchor Rod Carter was the Master of Ceromony and Rep. Edwin Narain who was pivotal in getting the Arthur Green Jr. Act (House Bill 201) passed into law was our Guest Speaker. Our honorary Keynote Speaker was Erin Smith Aebel, Esquire,  Community Leadership Chair of American Diabetes Assoc., Community coordinator, Lena Young Green was in attendance, as well as Educators Owen Young and Dr. Kurt Young.