Deepak Chopra, physician, author and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, recently shared inspiring and thought-provoking insights during an appearance at the Florida Forum Speaker Series, presented by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Chopra discussed his philosophies on mindfulness and well-being during an engaging conversation with Jacksonville Jaguars team owner Shad Khan, who moderated the program.

          The Florida Forum Speaker Series supporting Wolfson Children’s Hospital concludes with Floridian, journalist and novelist Carl Hiaasen in a conversation with Florida Times-Union Columnist Mark Woods on Feb. 12, 2025. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The series is made possible by long-time partners and generous sponsors Landstar, Wells Fargo and Florida Blue.

Subscriptions for the Florida Forum events start at $170 each for general seating, $235 for preferred seating, $300 for one reserved Bronze level ticket, $600 for two reserved Bronze level tickets, $1,500 for two reserved Silver level tickets and $3,000 for four reserved Gold level tickets. The purchase of a Silver or Gold ticket package includes invitations to the private receptions honoring the speakers following the lectures. Patrons under the age of 30 may purchase Young Subscriber tickets for $100 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.thefloridaforum.com, call 904.202.2886, or email [email protected].

The Florida Forum raises awareness and funds for Wolfson Children's Hospital, supporting its mission to ensure the finest available pediatric healthcare for all children. The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is committed to raising $1.5 million for two new Kids Kare Mobile Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and other Wolfson Children’s Hospital programs. The Kids Kare Mobile ICUs are part of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Transport fleet and include necessary life-support equipment for the transportation of critically ill and injured infants and children. Kids Kare vehicles and helicopters safely transport nearly 3,000 infants and children a year to Wolfson Children’s Hospital for emergency neonatal and pediatric critical and trauma care. For more information, visit womensboardwch.com.