By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
FORT LAUDERDALE | The Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Girls Volleyball team presented a $6,000 check to Holy Cross Hospital, operating as Holy Cross Health, to benefit the Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center. The check was presented to Brittany Henson, Holy Cross Health Development Officer, and Jorge Gitler, Executive Director of the Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center, during the Chaminade-Madonna Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Nov. 21, 2025 with all students, faculty, and staff in attendance.
The donation represents the proceeds from the 16th Annual CM Cares Volleyball Invitational, held on September 19 and 20, 2025. Each year, this long-standing tradition brings together local school communities to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and care. This contribution will help provide critical resources for patients and families in South Florida, including advanced diagnostic testing, clinical trials, and treatment.
Over the past 16 years, the Lions have donated more than $50,000 to Holy Cross Hospital. The CM Cares Volleyball Invitational continues to be a powerful example of Chaminade-Madonna’s commitment to service. The Chaminade-Madonna community looks forward to building on the success of this year’s tournament and continuing to make a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Photographer: COURTESY PHOTO
The Chaminade-Madonna College Prep Girls Volleyball team presented a $ 6,000 check to Holy Cross Health's Michael and Diane Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center during the Chaminade-Madonna Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Nov. 21, 2025. In the photo with the volleyball team is Coach Jason Johnson, Chaminade-Madonna Head Girls Volleyball Coach (far left, last row); Caytie Lagrange, Chaminade-Madonna Women’s Athletic Director (far right, last row); Jorge Gitler, Executive Director of the Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center (kneeling center); and Brittany Henson, Holy Cross Health Development Officer (standing center).
