Baptist Health Foundation’s An Evening of Gratitude Celebrates Donors to Baptist Health Mariners Hospital
TAVERNIER, FL – February 14, 2025 – More than 200 guests attended An Evening of Gratitude benefiting Baptist Health Mariners Hospital, which was held on February 1, 2025 at the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida. The event, presented by Kathy and Steve Holmes, raised over $300,000 as the Foundation celebrated its Giving Society members and other donors to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier. All proceeds from the evening will support surgical services at the hospital.
The event featured a cocktail hour, dinner, live auction, live band and more. Speakers included Joe Natoli, Baptist Health EVP and chief administrative officer; Emily Carter, event chair; Bette Brown, Mariners Hospital Board chair and Drew Grossman, Mariners Hospital and Fishermen’s Community Hospital CEO.
“We all understand how important high quality, compassionate healthcare is to each and every one of us,” said Bette Brown. “I am so thankful for the incredible Mariners Hospital team who work tirelessly to care for our friends, families and community.”
Drew Grossman added, “Generosity has made an incredible impact on every department of our hospital. With donor philanthropy, we have purchased much-needed equipment and supported our incredible staff – just to name a few.”
Gold sponsors of the event included Engel Construction, Inc and Joan & Tim Delaney. Silver sponsors included Anesthesia Associates of Greater Miami, PA, Jennifer & William Belz, Elaine & William Gilbert Jr., Jayne & Rick Hill, Small Hospital Innovations and TD Bank. Bronze sponsors included American Caribbean Real Estate, BankUnited, Barb & Mike Benninger and Family, Everglades Alligator Farm, First State Bank, MHK Architecture and SouthState Bank.
Founded in 1962, Baptist Health Mariners Hospital in Tavernier is a vital part of the Florida Keys community and a top-rated hospital in Florida for quality, safety and low readmission rate. The facility is a 25-bed critical access hospital with medical-surgical and intensive care units. Its dedicated, bilingual staff and highly skilled doctors provide a top-quality, caring patient experience.
About Baptist Health Foundation
The mission of Baptist Health Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and build extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, community wellness and global leadership in healthcare at Baptist Health. Through philanthropy, the Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s ability to provide outstanding patient care and bring the latest treatments to patients and families affected by a serious illness. Donor contributions also allow the Foundation to assist Baptist Health facilities in keeping pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge research and offer continuing education opportunities to medical staff. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and the Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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