Cape Coral charity run raises $17,000 for colorectal cancer patients

An annual charity run in Cape Coral has generated $17,000 toward colorectal cancer education, screening and treatment in Southwest Florida. Colorectal cancer, which is preventable, treatable and beatable, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.

Nearly 200 participants flocked to the 12th annual Partners in Care Scope for Hope 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk and Kid’s Fun Run last month at Jaycee Park, supported by a group of about 50 race volunteers.

“We’re continuously grateful for the hometown support we receive each year in Cape Coral at Scope for Hope,” said Kathy Tolentino, director of the Fort Myers-based Partners in Care Foundation, which works across the country. “As a result, we’ll be better able to make the cancer journeys a bit easier for literally hundreds of patients and their families.”

Andreas Boehm of Cape Coral was the March 18 race’s top male finisher, while Christine Queeneville was the top female runner. First-place finishers in several age categories were also recognized.

The charitable foundation hosts a nationwide series of spring charity runs, with additional events scheduled in California, Colorado, North and South Carolina, Washington and West Virginia, as well another Cape Coral event and additional fundraisers in Sarasota and on Florida’s East Coast.

The race series began 11 years ago to bring awareness to head and neck cancers and to raise money for those unable to afford costly recovery therapies that often aren’t covered by insurance or which require a very high copay.

Partners in Care, founded in 1996, is a not-for-profit charitable foundation dedicated to cancer patients. The foundation helps to provide financial assistance, cancer screenings and support groups for patients, as well as additional educational programs. The foundation serves patients in 18 states. Over 8,700 patients have been served since 2007 and over $1 million has been provided in financial assistance. The goal of the foundation is to continuously expand to provide support to patients so that they can have one less thing to worry about during their fight against cancer. For more information, call 888-850-1622 or visit www.YourPartnersInCare.org.

Shell Point Retirement Community announces new independent living midrise, Vista Cay

Shell Point Retirement Community, a continuing care retirement community, has announced plans to develop a new independent living midrise building, Vista Cay.

Located on The Island at Shell Point in Fort Myers, Vista Cay will offer 59 apartment homes on 12 residential floors over two floors of parking. All units will have sunrise or sunset coastal views, with prices starting at $1.175 million. There are 15 different floorplans available, including lofts with high ceilings and large balconies ranging from 1,544 to 2,327 square feet, midrise residences with stunning finishes ranging from 1,582 to 2,235 square feet, and penthouse residences with panoramic views ranging from 2,237 to 2,722 square feet.

Additionally, Shell Point is reorganizing The Island’s amenities with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot building, Island Commons. Adjacent to Vista Cay, Island Commons will be a welcoming space for Shell Point residents to dine and enjoy an array of activities with their neighbors. The center will include a community store and market, dining options, fitness room, bank, library, classrooms, and additional amenities for residents.

The Island neighborhood at Shell Point is located along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, just minutes from the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Over the years, Shell Point expanded beyond The Island to include six distinctive neighborhoods, each providing multiple residential options and resort-style amenities, along with a lifecare program that meets the needs of residents at all stages of life.

Construction is slated to begin in July and estimated for completion in 2026. Project partners include architect Perkins Eastman for Vista Cay and BSSW Architects for the Island Commons amenities center. Wegman Design Group is the interior designer.

Shell Point will begin taking reservations for Vista Cay in summer 2023. To learn more, visit ShellPoint.org/VistaCay.

Hill joins Advanced Aesthetic Solutions

Sandi Hill, R.N., M.E., Critical Care Practitioner, with more than 30 years of clinical and surgical aesthetics experience in Southwest Florida, has joined Advanced Aesthetic Solutions.

A certified registered nurse, critical care practitioner and master esthetician, Hill specializes in non-surgical techniques to rejuvenate and enhance the face and skin, including injectables, as well as micropeels with infusion, medical-grade peels, spider vein treatment, scar repair, intense pulsed light laser, fractional and photo light rejuvenation treatments, collagen stimulation treatments and more.

Hill will see clients at Advanced Aesthetic Solutions’ office in Fort Myers. The medical spa offers a host of minimally invasive, non-surgical procedures and treatments designed to enrich clients’ natural beauty and assist in the overall plan of anti-aging and corrective skin care goals.

Hill received training via the American College of Surgeons and American Institute of Esthetics and holds an array of certifications demonstrating her expertise in micropeels, cosmetic Botox, collagen injections, laser treatments and more. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

To book an appointment or to learn more about Advanced Aesthetic Solutions’ spa and services, visit AdvancedAestheticSolutions.com or call 239-936-3333.