Make A Difference
AAP is working with Social Offset!
AAP has partnered with Social Offset to offer meeting attendees the opportunity to contribute to local organizations in Florida that make a difference in people’s lives. Making a donation provides a way to channel pediatricians’ passion for child advocacy into meaningful action. We invite you to click the button below to support local charities in Florida that align with your values and make a positive impact.
Beads for Change
Connecting with Community and Colleagues through Friendship Bracelets!
Craft your own friendship bracelet for a small donation, with proceeds going to the Friend’s of Children Fund or Social Offset. Bring your own bracelets from home or make new ones to trade throughout the duration of the conference with your colleagues to create meaningful connections during your time in Orlando!
Located in Hall C, West Building of the Orange County Convention Center.
Bracelet making will take place from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Community Cares – Two Days to Give Back!
Friday, September 27, 2024
12:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in Florida families’ lives by volunteering your time at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The non–profit organization collects, stores, and distributes donated food to more than 750 partners such as food pantries, childcare centers, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, and senior centers. Conference attendees, families, and children (10 years of age and older) will sort and organize food donations, helping to ensure that nutritious meals reach families in need.
A Gift for Teaching
Sunday, September 29, 2024
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Convention Center, Hall C
A Gift for Teaching is a non-profit where teachers can shop for free supplies to give to their students in need. Attendees and families will pack essential school supply kits, ensuring that children in Orange and Osceola counties have the tools they need to succeed. Your participation will impact students’ achievement, self-esteem, and interest in learning!
Support Minority and Women Owned Businesses
Attendees supporting minority and women-owned businesses in Orlando is crucial for fostering economic diversity and promoting equal opportunities. By choosing to patronize these businesses, individuals contribute to a more inclusive economy, help reduce systemic inequalities, and empower communities through sustainable development and innovation.
Check out the list below for Minority & Women Owned Businesses in Orlando!
Social Sustainability Efforts
Visit the Friends of Children Fund Booth in the AAP Resource Center
Exhibit Hall – Booth #645
Giving to the AAP Friends of Children fund is your opportunity to Give for Children.
The AAP Is dedicated to the health of all children and the pediatric professionals who care for them, but amazing AAP projects and programs cannot exist without your contributions.
Donations to the AAP support vital Academy efforts meeting the needs of children through programs that address mental health, vaccine confidence, equitable treatment for all, and much more. Your donation means making an important difference in the lives of children.
Splashes of Hope
Painting for a Purpose Mural
Join us in making a difference by contributing to our interactive mural project! These murals will be donated to a children’s hospital, bringing joy and a touch of creativity to young patients. You have two chances to leave your mark: visit the Splashes of Hope booth during the President’s Welcome Reception on Friday evening, or drop by the booth in the exhibit hall anytime on Saturday. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative!