CASINO FUNDRAISER WAS A

HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks for all that attended. We have raised over $6600. $6000 will go to https://foundation.ucf.edu/gabby and $600 will be donated in memory of Alyssa Melendez to The Pitty Party of Central Florida.


Thank you to Total Wine and More, Tito’s Vodka, Oil and Vinegar Daytona Beach, Mudhole Custom Tackle, Four Rivers BBQ, Twin Rivers Golf, Crayola Experience, Orlando Shakes, Orlando Solar Bears, Crooked Can Brewery, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Chic Fil A Port Orange, Wawa, Marlow’s Tavern, Outriggers NSB, The Beacon NSB, Top Golf Lake Mary, Oceania Pompano/Deerfield restaurant group, Kennedy Space Center, Coopers Hawk Waterford Lakes, Mister Car Wash, Wonderworks, Florida Rep Theatre, Irish 31, Orlando Philharmonic, Lion Country Safari, Kendra Scott Jewelry, Lighthouse Ice Cream, Seasons 52, Good Salt Restaurant Group, Benihana, and Costco !

Mission Statement

Sunflower Hope Inc was founded in loving memory of Gabriella Diomede. Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity. These flowers are unique in that they have the ability to provide energy in the form of nourishment and vibrancy—attributes which encompassed Gabriella. Our goal is to continue her hopes and dreams of nursing education in the form of scholarship.

Gabby Swag

To order please contact Dawn Diomede at ddiomede@bellsouth.net or 407.333.5718

Donate for Nursing Scholarships

 Our love for Gabby will never fade, 

she walks beside us every day, 

unseen, unheard, but always near, 

STILL loved, STILL missed, and forever dear.