A SPECIAL DAY FOR DADS BY NIKKI HOFFMAN

On Sunday, June 16, we honor the fathers in our lives. They are our coaches, providers, protectors, and spiritual guides. They are our fathers and grandfathers, and their influence is profound.

To their sons, they set the example and start them on their life’s path. To their daughters, dads are their first love and a frequent predictor of their future choices in life. To the stepfathers who stepped up when no one else was around, to the dads who are raising kids alone, we appreciate you. To the grandfathers and father figures who set us on a positive path, we appreciate you.

Harbor Hills Country Club celebrates Sunday with a special All You Care To Eat brunch featuring all of Dad’s favorites. You are warmly welcome. Call 352-753-7000 for availability.

Guardians ad litem perform a crucial service for children in foster care. These dedicated volunteers advocate for the best interests of children during dependency court proceedings. The program is state-mandated and prohibited from fundraising. To bridge this gap, Voices for Children steps in. This 501(c)(3) organization will host an auction and dinner on June 29. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit more than 2,250 children in local counties, including Lake, Marion, and Sumter.

Do you wish to make a difference? Have a speaker come to your organization, become a guardian ad litem volunteer, or make a tax-deductible donation. Visit www.voices4childrenfl.org. Contact Sue Carpenter, President, at sue@voices4childrenfl.org or call 352-484-0319 for more information.

Miss you every day, Dad.