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A philanthropist at heart
After surviving a cardiac arrest at Pirates spring training in 2023, 76-year-old Ernie Withers founded the Defibrillate Manatee Foundation, raising nearly $200,000 to provide 170 AEDs and training to local organizations, turning his near-death experience into a community lifesaving mission.
June 9, 2025Campus News
USF Sarasota-Manatee Graduate Student Elyssa Carfley Turns Adversity into Action, Inspiring Mental Health Awareness
After surviving a life-threatening illness, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Elyssa Carfley turned her adversity into action for mental health support. Now pursuing a master’s degree in social work, she blends personal experience and creative expression to promote compassionate care. Her journey reflects the power of resilience and the impact of education.
May 29, 2025Students
USF sign language interpreting students and Hands On USF make science accessible at a community event
While participants explored forensic science, interpreters supported communication and engagement.
June 6, 2025Campus News