06/03/2026
Please join us in congratulating Patrick Arends on being recognized with the 2026 Southwest Florida Impact Maker Award for the GenNow Network at the American Cancer Society Leadership Summit!
Patrick has served on the ACS GenNow Network Board of Tampa for the past five years and currently serves as Mission & Volunteer Chair. In this leadership role, he helps lead volunteer initiatives that create meaningful connections and real impact throughout our community.
A dedicated Hope Lodge volunteer, Patrick helps coordinate monthly Bingo nights that give board members the opportunity to connect directly with patients and families. Many members have described these evenings as one of the most meaningful ways to experience the mission firsthand, and Patrick has been instrumental in making them possible.
Patrick’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to creating impactful volunteer experiences embody the spirit of the GenNow Network, making this recognition truly well deserved.
Congratulations, Patrick, and thank you for all you do to support the American Cancer Society and Hope Lodge Tampa!