Tables Extraordinaire is proud to donate to the

following Central Florida charities.

Runway to Hope

Runway to Hope was founded in 2010 by Mark and Josie NeJame with a simple vision - to bring new and innovative programs to the oncology programs of the three local children's hospitals and keep funding in Central Florida. Since then, Runway to Hope has met with and encouraged all three of the hospitals to work together, something that was not otherwise being done. Runway to Hope's investment has created a more efficient use of funds and prevention of duplicating services and care offered locally. As a result of these efforts, the pediatric oncologists and hospital systems are now working together for the common cause of helping pediatric cancer warriors and their families.

During this time, Runway to Hope has grown to become the largest local charity gala in Central Florida, pledging $4.3 million to expand oncology care at the three local children's hospitals in Central Florida: Advent Health for Children, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Nemours Children's Hospital.

Runway to Hope's signature gala event, the annual Spring Soiree hosts over 150 children, between the ages of 2-18, who have battled or are currently battling pediatric cancer. On this night, they have the chance to walk down the runway hand-in-hand with a local or national celebrity escort. Watching all of the beautiful models as they walk on stage, embracing their inner style, with a smile on their face is truly an uplifting and inspirational moment that takes your breath away. The support from the community continues to be truly remarkable and allows Runway to Hope to make a notable difference in the lives of families impacted by pediatric cancer. No child or family should ever feel alone throughout this journey.

Runway to Hope strives to cultivate a community of hope for our families battling and assist them with basic necessities so they can focus on saving their child's life. Thus, the Family Assistance Program was created, which provides aid to the courageous families of children battling cancer that are desperately in need. Often, one parent has to quit work to care for the child and as a result, their other children's needs are deferred with mounting expenses and loss of income dramatically draining their finances. The Family Assistance Program provides immediate help ranging from automobile assistance, mortgage/rent payments, utilities, emergency transportation and unfortunately, funeral/end of life expenses.

Since 2014, the program has assisted over 6800 families in Central Florida, granting over $1,130,000. The Family Assistance Program was started in 2014 when we learned that one of the little girls who had walked in our Spring Soiree did not have a bed to sleep and heal in at home. After helping this family with a bed, it was clear that needs to families battling pediatric cancer are endless.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida finds, creates, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families.  

Our cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House®, provides a home away from home for families with children receiving treatment at hospitals and medical facilities in Orlando.  Before the Ronald McDonald Houses, parents were sleeping in their cars or in chairs in the waiting room, eating out of vending machines, or bearing the expense of impersonal hotel rooms.

There are two Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando-- one on the campus of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and one on the campus of Florida Hospital for Children.  Each year, about 1,700 families stay with us to be close to their critically ill children.