The Fundraising Event of 2026
Time: Doors open at 11am, Program begins at 12pm
Location: Michael’s on East – Sarasota – MAP
About the Event
Lightshare’s Mothers and Infants Program empowers and treats pregnant and post-partum mothers who are facing substance abuse addiction. The Caring Hearts Event encourages the community to come together and support those most in need and celebrates the victory of 700 infants. Join us as we celebrate at the 2026 Caring Hearts Event.
Quick Facts
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
Treatment During & After Pregnancy
After delivery, the infant remains with the mother while she is in treatment, with an average stay of 6 to 8 months. An emphasis is placed on prenatal care, parenting skills, relapse prevention, smoking cessation, life management skills and family reunification.
The Mothers & Infants We Serve
Mothers admitted to the program are addicted to opiates, benzodiazephines, alcohol, cocaine, and many times, a combination of these drugs. They have experienced physical, sexual, and emotional trauma and have turned to drugs to cope.
Keynote Speaker
Anne Peshka
Keynote Speaker
Anne Peshka will take the stage at the Caring Hearts event as the Keynote Speaker, sharing an inspiring message rooted in transformation, authenticity, and the power of conscious choice. A Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), and C.O.R.E. Energy™ Transitions Specialist through the globally recognized Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), Anne brings a deep understanding of human energy, mindset, and growth. As the author of Trauma Recycled, she courageously shares her personal journey of turning pain into purpose—offering a message of resilience and hope to all who seek to break cycles and live with intention. Through her coaching, speaking, and professional work as a REALTOR® in Venice, Florida, Anne embodies what it means to transform challenge into opportunity. Her keynote will invite the audience to look inward, embrace their energy, and step forward into a life led by awareness, compassion, and empowered choice—perfectly aligning with the Caring Hearts mission of healing, growth, and renewal.
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Committee
Shawny Robey
President/CEO
Sadi Cizenski
