I like playing football, especially the Jaguars. I like to play NCAA on my Playstation 3. I love to play basketball and to travel with my family.

I wish . . . I had a pool.  

I joined Kids Who Care because . . .I want to make the hospital a better more fun place for kids when they have to be in the hospital.

Fun facts about me: I have had 40 broken bones and 12 surgeries.  I rode my special bike 5 miles during the last One To Grow On Ultra-Marathon. My family and I went to Washington D.C. to advocate for Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

I like playing computer games and socializing.

I wish . . . I could travel all around the world and meet new people.

I joined Kids Who Care because . . .  I am a child with a disability and I have huge ideas on how to help the hospital be better for children..

Fun facts about me: I are I am kind and super helpful. I am also very good at speaking or giving a presentation.

Year I was born: 1999
School: Resurrection Catholic School
Family: I am an only child.

I like to play soccer and basketball. Hanging out with my friends and going out to eat.

I wish . . .  I was a professional soccer or basketball player. I wish everyone peace and happiness. I wish I could drive a Ford Mustang.

I joined Kids Who Care because...I felt like I could make a difference for the children who have to be in the hospital. I could make it less painful and more fun.

Fun facts about me: Great soccer goal keeper, A-B student, I’ve been to London, I like to play harmless jokes on people, I like to laugh and I’m a very caring friend.

I like to surf.

I wish . . . I could fly.

I joined Kids Who Care because . . .I wanted to help others.

Fun fact about me: I surf, play tennis, and I am pretty funny!

I like World War II, videogames, and basketball.

I wish . . . I could travel to Fiji, China, and Hawii.

I joined Kids Who Care to change the hospital to make it a more kid-friendly environment for children.  

Fun fact about me: I have 3 bunnies, 1 dog, and 2 cats.

I like candy, neon colors, computers, my friends and my family.

I wish . . . I could travel to every continent.

I joined Kids Who Care to make a difference at Wolfson’s.

Fun facts about me: .I love my Drama class.

Year I was born: 1995

School: Bishop Kenny High School

Family: I live with my wonderful parents and my sometimes annoying older brother. I also have two cats, some delightful goldfish, and my Chihuahua Coco. 

I love to paint! Arts and crafts are my passion. I also love listening to music, hanging out with friends, swimming, and driving.

I wish to make this hospital a more fun and pleasurable experience for the patients (children and teens alike) at Wolfson's Children's Hospital.

I joined Kids Who Care because . . .I wanted to help people in the hospital. Being a patient at Wolfson's, I've seen things that should be changed or made more convenient for the patients and parents. I want to make a difference in this hospital and that’s what I plan to do.

Fun fact about me: I don't have a favorite color, animal, or TV show; however, I am in love with old classic movies and I love to read a good book or hearing a very funny joke.

I like traveling with family and friends, swimming / being outdoors and watching movies.

I wish . . . I lived in New York City or Australia.

To make Wolfson Children's Hospital better for kids, I think we should have more things to do for older kids.

Fun facts about me: I love coloring and finger painting! They're so much fun!

 
Lindsay Boyles, BS, CCLS
Child Life Specialist

Work Experience
Wolfson Children's Hospital, June 2010 - Present

Credentials
Certification: Certified Child Life Specialist; BS Child and Family Development, Ball State University, 2008

Professional Organization Memberships    Member of the Child Life Council, 2008

I like living in Florida, walking with my dog Cooper, taking trips home (Indiana), working at Wolfson Children’s Hospital with the teen population, planning for my wedding, and going to the beach.

I wish I could travel more and spend more time at my family’s lake cottage. 

Fun facts about me: I was born and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I attended Ball State University and then lived and worked in St. Louis, Missouri after graduating.  I relocated to Jacksonville, Florida in 2010 to begin working at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. I love living in Florida but do miss the snow every once in awhile.

I took over Kids Who Care in order to help make a difference and work with terrific kids that have a great perspective on the hospital experience. So far I have really enjoyed the projects we have worked on as a group and am very excited to see what the group comes up with in the future

Gianna Antonio, RN

Professional Organization Membership:
Sigma Theta Tau – Honor Society of Nursing

Kids Who Care
With so many success stories I've heard about the Kids Who Care, I was honored to be chosen to take part in this advisory council to help children's voices be heard. These special children hold such a different perspective on patient care, that adults could learn from their insights. Though new to this council, I am excited to take on the challenges that lie ahead, so that the children and families of Wolfson Children's Hospital can receive the type of care they deserve.