Lee Health Foundation Press Releases

The annual series in February and March went to bat for a planned pediatric surgery center for Golisano Children's Hospital

The Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon held March 12 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers raised nearly $61,000 to benefit the Lee Health Cancer Institute.

Two events at Lexington Country Club in February raised $117,000 for Barbara's Friends – Golisano Children's Hospital's cancer fund through the Lee Health Foundation. More than 150 golfers joined the 21st annual golf outing on Feb.

Colleen Kofsky has been hired as associate director of development at Lee Health Foundation. She will focus on donor relations, tours and events as part of Lee Health Foundation's philanthropic priorities.

Jaimee Marshall has been hired to provide administrative support to Lee Heath Foundation's special event and administrative operations team.

During March, enjoy subs at Jersey Mike's locations in Southwest Florida and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Golisano Children's Hospital.

The 26th Annual Minnesota Twins Golf Classic Feb. 15 raised $58,000 "fore" Lee Health Cancer Institute's lifesaving programs.

Krystal Velazquez has been hired as associate director of development for Lee Health Foundation. She will focus on stewardship, donor relations and internal projects as part of Lee Health Foundation's philanthropic priorities.

The inaugural Grateful Hearts event hosted by Dorothy and Ron Fitzgerald and Pat and Bill Wiggenhorn, in partnership with Lee Health Foundation and American Heart Association, raised $160,000 and awareness for heart health care in Southwest Florida.

Spirit Halloween presented a $61,387 check to the Child Life professionals of Golisano Children's Hospital Feb. 6. The funds were raised during the Spirit of Children campaign held last October.

Malaina Mote has been hired as director of development at Lee Health Foundation, a role in which she will focus on generating donor support, including major gifts for the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute.

Lee Health's first "Caring for the Cape" event on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Westin Cape Coral provided insight into the future of Lee Health's planned projects in Cape Coral.

Since 2016, the event has raised more than $1.8 million to expand children's health care in Southwest Florida

Event sponsorships, registrations and award nominations available to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to cancer care

Justin Brand of Cape Coral has been hired as director of development at Lee Health Foundation, a role in which he will focus on philanthropy to support children's services.

Lee Health Foundation has announced its board of trustees. Returning trustee Joseph R. Catti will continue to serve as chairperson. Catti is chairman and chief executive officer of FineMark National Bank and Trust and FineMark Holding, Inc.

DJ Anthony Roach, along with Rock 103.3, hosted the "Not So Silent Night Show & Auction" at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Dec.

Registration is open for the 31st annual Boston Red Sox event series presented by Ambitrans Ambulance to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital in February and March 2024. Events include: Boston Tee Party, Feb.

Registration is now open for Lee Health's first "Caring for the Cape" event on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Lee Health Foundation awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Richard M. Schulze at the annual Evening of Appreciation event held Nov. 6. Since 2014, Schulze, through the Richard M.

Lynnae Messina has returned to Lee Health Foundation as Development Director. She will focus on fundraising for the Lee Health Heart Institute.

The golf tournament will provide funding for Golisano Children's Hospital Pediatric Neurosurgery program

Record-breaking 846 Lee Health employees make personal donation from July 10 to Aug. 4

SWFL Children's Charities, Inc. and Lee Health Foundation partnered with the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades to provide hurricane relief to medical staff at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Scholarships help childhood cancer survivors or current sickle cell patients pursue higher education at a four-year college of their choice

'Burgers for Barbara's Friends' will raise money to provide lifesaving cancer care at Golisano Children's Hospital

Sponsors are needed for the 6th Annual Clips for Cancer, a September event that raises money to ensure that programs and services are available for local children diagnosed with cancer at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Funds received during Child Life Month support patients during hospital stays

Sale of subs at Southwest Florida locations will benefit the hospital all month

Lee Health Foundation has awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Lex Roulston for his dedication and commitment to the Foundation since 1995.

Since 2016, the event has raised more than $1.4 million to expand children's healthcare in Southwest Florida