MicroLumen Supports Community-Focused Organizations

Microlumen is proud to join the Tampa Bay Heart Walk to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Everyone is tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and at Microlumen, we are want to help change that by taking steps to help save lives.

Every employee who joins, every dollar donated means more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs and more champions for equitable health.

MicroLumen is proud to support the The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. It is the LPGA’s annual tournament in the Tampa Bay region and features the world’s best female golfers competing over four rounds for a share of the $3.25 million purse, the largest purse on the LPGA Tour outside of major championships and the season-ending event. The tournament is contested at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., a Donald Ross design that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The sole namesake event on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sorenstam serves as tournament host with proceeds benefiting the ANNIKA Foundation. The championship is operated by Outlyr, a global sports, event management and lifestyle marketing agency.

Helping Children & Families Cope: The Children’s Cancer Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and their families who are battling pediatric cancer or chronic blood disorders with the emotional, financial, and educational support necessary to cope with their life-threatening illness.

The mission of Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc. is to provide educational opportunities for youth that will instill, inspire, broaden and develop cultural and social vision to ensure that young people have every chance to develop into strong and productive leaders of tomorrow. MicroLumen sponsors events and serves on a committee for the organization.

The mission of the First Tee of St. Petersburg is to positively impact the youth of our communities by providing a learning environment and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf, while ensuring fair access for all children.

Frameworks of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit organization whose vision is to be the local expert in emotional intelligence (EQ) for youth which is achieved through services including school and district consultation, educator and mentor professional development, teacher coaching, parent and community engagement sessions, and data and evaluation services. Our mission is to empower educators, youth services professionals, and parents and guardians with training, coaching, and research-based resources to equip youth with emotional intelligence skills. We support adults in helping children build the skills to identify and manage emotions in constructive ways, preparing them to succeed personally, academically, and one day professionally.

High Fives supports the dreams of mountain action sports athletes by raising injury prevention awareness and providing resources and inspiration to those who suffer life-altering injuries. Their organization has grown at a rate that exceeded expectations and has successfully raised funds, secured alternative treatments and aided in the recovery of more than 125 athletes. MicroLumen is a sponsor aiding in those recovery efforts.

Every 38 minutes, Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. They believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. That inspires them to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids they serve. Thanks to the generosity of our employees and our charitable contributions program, MicroLumen has been able to grant 20 wishes to local children.

The mission of Metropolitan Ministries is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency… as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Oldsmar Cares — Founded in 1997, Oldsmar Cares is a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We provide a food pantry, clothes closet, stop gap rent and utility assistance — at no cost — to those in need in Oldsmar and the surrounding zip codes of 34695, 33635, and 34684.

Based in Tampa, Florida, Onbikes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to provide bikes for at-risk children, including homeless and foster teens, and in doing so, restoring the self-confidence, health, and overall well-being of under-served kids in the Tampa Bay community by Creating Healthy, Sustainable Communities One Bike at a Time.

At PACE Center for Girls, Inc., their girl-centered culture celebrates the power and potential of girls. With 19 non-residential centers throughout Florida, their program is nationally recognized as one of the most effective programs for helping at-risk girls realize a brighter and more productive future. MicroLumen sponsors events and our employees generously donate their time to facilitate these programs.

Quantum Leap Farm serves children, adults and veterans experiencing mental, physical or behavioral disabilities. Participants in their therapy programs range from age 2 to 92 and are diagnosed with a variety of conditions. Quantum Leap Farm exists to help people grow strong, achieve therapeutic goals and overcome challenges through equine-assisted therapies. MicroLumen is a sponsor aiding in these efforts.

The Rays Baseball Foundation is an organization that supports youth and education in the Tampa Bay area through grants, programs and scholarships. MicroLumen partners with the Foundation by providing monetary support and sponsoring the Tuesday’s Champion program. Every Tuesday home game, a child from Make-A-Wish or the Children’s Dream Fund receives a VIP experience with the Rays.

The Suncoast Hospice Foundation is a member of Empath Health, the country’s largest not-for-profit health system delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses or experiencing grief throughout North Central, West Central and Southwest Florida.

Founded in 1982 to support the mission of Suncoast Hospice, the Suncoast Hospice Foundation works to ensure the programs and services of Pinellas County-based Empath Health members continue so that anyone who needs their services can receive them. These programs include Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, EPIC, Suncoast PACE and the Auer Szabo Empath Adult Day Center.

The Lightning Foundation, along with fans, donors and hockey enthusiasts, participates in on-going community outreach. They host events throughout the year to benefit the Lightning Foundation, which supports such programs as Lightning Community Heroes, distributing $11,100,000 to over 400 local charities since the program’s inception. Through the Foundation’s partnership with the Children’s Dream Fund, MicroLumen grants three wishes per year to local children.

The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce located in Oldsmar, Florida is an independent, not-for-profit business organization, dedicated to ensuring the economic vitality and quality of life of our region … from U.S Highway 19 on the west to the Veteran’s Expressway on the east; and from the Courtney Campbell Causeway north to the Pasco County line.

TGH Foundation is to support and promote the programs and services of Tampa General Hospital, which is a private not-for-profit hospital. It is one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida, which serves a population in excess of 4 million. MicroLumen is a sponsor of Foundation programs and events and serves on a Foundation committee and the Foundation board.

The Valspar Championship and Copperhead Charities aim to operate a world-class professional golf tournament on the PGA TOUR that consistently drives charitable funds into the community (50M+ since 1977) while generating a positive economic impact, promoting the region nationally and internationally, and providing an unforgettable event experience for our many sponsors, patrons and volunteers.

The vision of WEDU PBS is to be a trusted and essential media resource for diverse storytelling. Our mission is to educate, explore, and engage, inspiring a lifetime of learning and discovery. WEDU provides six broadcast channels, offering more than 52,000 hours of high quality public television, including over 10,000 hours of educational programming, each year.

Each year, the Tampa YMCA helps more than 160,000 youth, adults, and seniors improve their health, learn new skills and have fun. The Tampa Y has been serving the area since 1889, and the worldwide organization was founded in 1844. MicroLumen supports the Tampa Y through annual donations and by serving on their board.