A Dream Becomes a Reality

It was November 2017 when Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy and a few of their friends and family members gathered at 17th St in Sarasota to break ground on Graci’s long time dream – to create a safe place for children to heal from the trauma of abuse. Since that time, the 5-acre Campus of Hope and Healing has become a reality. Here is a look at the All Star Children’s Foundation today!

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