American Heritage Schools Pre-Medical Program Hosts Superhero Party for Pediatric Cancer Patients

Every child has the power to be a hero! 35 students from American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, from both their Broward and Palm Beach campuses, donned their capes and organized the 27th Annual Superhero Party at The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center for 24 pediatric cancer patients on Oct. 2.

The Pre-Med Society, under the guidance of Dr. Carlos Pulido, director of American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, organized the day and decorated the hospital auditorium with superhero-themed décor before the event.

During the superhero party, the patients had the opportunity to write their wish lists for Santa and mail them to the North Pole, play board games and dress up as their favorite superheroes. For each list, American Heritage Schools Pre-Medical Program students plan to raise funds to make those wishes come true and celebrate with the patients at their holiday party at the Broward Health Medical Center. 

In addition, 60 students from American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, from both campuses, will host the upcoming 27th annual holiday party for 24 pediatric cancer patients from Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center.

American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program has hosted this initiative for the past 27 years. The dedication of the Pre-Med Society and its students has touched the lives of countless families, with over 1,000 American Heritage Schools’ students participating in the program’s 27-year history. The students’ passion for contributing and community involvement is reflected in the thousands of dollars raised through local fundraising events, which enabled them to build two new pediatric playrooms at Broward General Hospital.

The hospital staff support the students in their mission to brighten the lives of young superheroes battling cancer at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center.

About American Heritage Schools:

American Heritage Schools is a college-preparatory day school for students in PK3-12th grades, known for academic excellence and top rankings across multiple disciplines. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and another in Palm Beach County, American Heritage Schools provides a diverse and inclusive environment for almost 5,000 students from more than 100 countries. Dr. Douglas Laurie, a distinguished educator and visionary leader, is the president and co-owner of American Heritage Schools. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools, among others. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 145 honors classes, 31 Advanced Placement classes, and 130 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science with classes taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. American Heritage Schools was named No. 1 Private K-12 School in Florida and No. 1 College Prep Private High School in Florida, according to Niche.com, ranks as the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars for 17 years, and the No. 1 school in Florida for the most Presidential Scholars. The Math Competition team is No. 1 out of all private schools in the nation, Model UN team is top 3 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. In their recent "Book of Lists" rankings, South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) recognized American Heritage Schools as No. 15 in Corporate Philanthropy in South Florida and No. 21 Largest Employer in South Florida.

For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website at www.ahschool.com