The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) announced that its annual Fund a Need will focus on children’s healthcare, addressing critical gaps in access to mental health, oral health, vision and primary healthcare services.
Every dollar raised for this special call to action live auction lot named “The Picture of Health” will open the door to essential healthcare at an early age and ensure that local children receive the critical resources and services needed for them to grow and thrive. Without help, these children endure unnecessary pain, fall behind in school and too often end up in emergency rooms for conditions that could have been prevented.
Established in 2001, the Naples Winter Wine Festival offers three days of the very best in wine and food and ranks as one of the most successful international charity wine auctions in the world, raising more than $336 million for children in need in Collier County. At the 2026 Festival, patrons will have the chance to show their support through an exhilarating live auction on Saturday, Jan. 31, while supporters who are unable to attend the Festival can make a direct gift to NCF or participate through an online auction from Friday, Jan. 23 to Tuesday, Feb. 3.
NCF recognizes a child’s ability to learn and thrive is deeply connected to their health and well-being. It’s about nurturing the whole child-ensuring they have access to essential healthcare that supports not only their physical health, but also their academic success, emotional growth and future potential. That’s why, for this year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival, the Foundation is placing a special emphasis on children’s healthcare through its annual Fund a Need initiative…