WHO:           Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, has been serving the state for more than 80 years helping people and communities achieve better health

WHAT:          The public is invited to blast off into a stellar school year with Florida Blue’s “Back to School: Mission Ready” event. Join us for several out-of-this-world, family-friendly events across South Florida featuring FREE school supply and backpack giveaways*, cosmic activities for the kids, and resources to help students reach for the stars. Learn more about Florida Blue member benefits and how we’re supporting healthy, successful school years in our communities. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a Florida Blue member to participate and there is no cost to attend.

DETAILS:

• FREE backpacks and school supply giveaways *(limited to three backpacks per household, while supplies last. Parent/Guardian must be present with child(ren) to receive backpack)
• Fun cosmic activities for kids
• Enjoy healthy refreshments and snacks
• Resources to help students start the school year strong
• Meet & Greet local Community Partners along with your neighborhood Florida Blue Center team
• *Note – activities will differ slightly at each Florida Blue center

WHEN/WHERE:                

Saturday, July 25, 2026

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Miami Center

8895 SW 136th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Saturday, August 1, 2026

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

North Miami Center

13665 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, FL 33181

Saturday, August 1, 2026

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hialeah Center

1001 W. 49th Street, Ste. 8, Hialeah, FL 33012

Saturday, August 1, 2026

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunrise Center

1970 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise, FL 33323

VISUALS:         Media are welcome to come to the centers to shoot photos and b-roll and interview staff. Due to HIPAA privacy rules, please do not photograph or film computer screens, and please ask for customers’ permission before photographing or filming them.

 

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