Florida Academy. 2026 Fall Mini-Symposium: Advancing Nutrition Practice Through Lifestyle Medicine

Ready to Join the Walk for a Cause?

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Girls on the Run, a nonprofit youth organization dedicated to empowering young girls by building confidence through essential life skills, including the physical activity of running. This collaboration is a wonderful fit for FAND, and we are excited to partner together.

As part of our Mini-Symposium, we invite you to join us for a short walk/run. Participation and donations are entirely voluntary, and contributions are welcomed even if you are unable to participate.
 

Please make your donation HERE.
All proceeds will be equally distributed, with 50% supporting Girls on the Run and 50% benefiting the FAND Scholarship Foundation.

If you plan to participate in the walk, taking place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., please click the button below to register.

TRAVEL OPTIONS:

The Brightline has a speed train that take passengers from South Florida to the Orlando Airport, which is a 15 minute ride share from the hotel and event location. 

HOTEL OPTIONS:

🏨 Hotels Near Nemours Children’s Hospital (Lake Nona)

1. Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona

• 📍      Address:
        6955 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 
• 🌐      Official Website:
  Courtyard Orlando Lake Nona
• 💲      Estimated nightly rate:
        $140–$170/night (recent pricing range) 
• 🚶      Distance: ~0.5 miles (walkable)

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona

• 📍      Address:
        6955 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 
• 🌐      Official Website:
  Residence Inn Orlando Lake Nona
• 💲      Estimated nightly rate:
        $150–$200+/night (suite-style rooms) 
• 🚶      Distance: ~0.5 miles

3. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona

• 📍      Address:
        7215 Corner Dr, Orlando, FL 32827
• 🌐      Official Website:
  Aloft Orlando Lake Nona
• 💲      Estimated nightly rate:
        ~$140–$170/night (recent booking data) 
• 🚶      Distance: ~0.6 miles

4. Lake Nona Wave Hotel (Upscale)

• 📍      Address:
        6100 Wave Hotel Dr, Orlando, FL 32827
• 🌐      Official Website:
  Lake Nona      Wave Hotel
• 💲      Estimated nightly rate:
        $190–$240+/night (luxury tier pricing from recent listings) 
• 🚗      Distance: ~2 miles

Event Parking

Parking is FREE. Please park on the third floor or higher of the parking garage. 

The first & second floor parking is reserved for patients and family members.