Lee Health Foundation

Lee Health Foundation Over the last year, the Foundation has distributed more than $27 million to support Lee Health’s mission.

Philanthropic resource for Lee Health, partnering with individuals and organizations, to establish, expand and enhance innovative, lifesaving and preventative programs. Lee Health Foundation raises philanthropic dollars on behalf of private nonprofit Lee Health to establish, expand and enhance innovative, lifesaving and preventative programs. The Foundation provides financial support for all five Lee Health hospitals including Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lee Health Fort Myers, opening late 2027, as well as many service areas including Lee Health Cancer Institute, Lee Health Coconut Point, Lee Health Heart Institute, Lee Health Hospital at Home, Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute, and Community Health Clinics. Please visit LeeHealthFoundation.org or call 239-343-6950 for more information about the role of Lee Health philanthropy in Southwest Florida. LEE HEALTH FOUNDATION’S STATE REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH14406. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Some very important guests arrived early for the 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala. 🦉✨Burrowing owls popped their heads o...
02/26/2026

Some very important guests arrived early for the 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala. 🦉✨

Burrowing owls popped their heads out to supervise setup… so naturally, we made it official and gave them tuxedos. Black tie required, obviously.

Even wildlife approves of the SEA STAR Program at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida! 💙⚓

**Disclaimer: We worked closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to ensure there was no disruption to the owls’ habitat, health, or safety.**

Under a million stars, Southwest Florida came together for something truly meaningful.The 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Ga...
02/25/2026

Under a million stars, Southwest Florida came together for something truly meaningful.

The 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala marked a diamond anniversary and a powerful milestone. Over the past decade, this event has now raised more than $2.5 million to advance pediatric care in our community.

This year’s celebration supports the SEA STAR Program (Safety Education Awareness, Sensory Training – Autism Readiness) at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, helping create sensory-friendly environments for children with autism and sensory sensitivities.

From Florida’s first sensory-friendly ambulance to calming enhancements across emergency and inpatient settings, SEA STAR is changing what healthcare feels like for families across Southwest Florida.

02/24/2026

We want to hear from you! 💙

Lee Health is inviting our community to take part in our Community Health Survey. By sharing what matters most to you and your neighbors, you’re helping guide future improvements and priorities across our region.

It only takes a few minutes, and your input makes a meaningful impact.
Take the survey here: https://loom.ly/cifOVQw


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Please join us in welcoming Julie Mitchell to our team as Senior Director of Development for Planned Giving!Julie brings...
02/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Julie Mitchell to our team as Senior Director of Development for Planned Giving!

Julie brings decades of experience in major gifts and planned giving strategy, most recently serving as a major gift officer at Stanford University. Her leadership background also includes roles at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the University of Delaware. She is also familiar with Southwest Florida, having previously worked with Ave Maria and Avow Hospice.

In her new role, Julie will lead and grow our planned giving program, steward our Legacy Society members, and help donors create meaningful legacies that support exceptional care for generations to come.

We’re excited to have her passion for mission-driven philanthropy helping advance health care in our community. Welcome, Julie!

Spirit Halloween recently presented a $52,143 check to support Child Life services at Golisano Children's Hospital of So...
02/17/2026

Spirit Halloween recently presented a $52,143 check to support Child Life services at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida through Spirit of Children!

Since 2007, Spirit Halloween has raised more than $529,000 locally to support children and families during hospitalization.

When a child is admitted to the hospital, the experience can feel frightening and overwhelming. Child Life Specialists work alongside physicians and nurses to reduce fear and anxiety through play, education, and emotional support.

The Child Life program at Golisano Children’s Hospital is fully donor funded. Spirit of Children contributions help provide:
• Certified Child Life Specialists
• Sensory tools, adaptive toys, and medical teaching dolls
• Therapeutic programs including art, music, education, and canine assisted therapy

We are deeply grateful to Spirit Halloween and every customer who participated in the Spirit of Children campaign. Your generosity brings comfort, confidence, and moments of joy to children when they need it most!

Lex Roulston had always lived an active life. He did not feel seriously unwell. But when overwhelming fatigue began to t...
02/16/2026

Lex Roulston had always lived an active life. He did not feel seriously unwell. But when overwhelming fatigue began to take over his days, he knew something had changed. Testing revealed aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that restricts blood flow from the heart to the body.

Several physicians recommended open-heart surgery. Lex was not comfortable with that path.

Then he met Daniel O’Hair at Lee Health Heart Institute.

Instead of opening his chest, Dr. O’Hair performed a minimally invasive TAVR procedure. It took less than an hour. The improvement was almost immediate.

Today, Lex is back to doing what he loves.

Stories like Lex’s are possible because donors invest in innovation, technology, and expert heart care close to home.

This Heart Month, your generosity helps transform lives across Southwest Florida.

✨ We’re Hiring at Lee Health Foundation! ✨If you’re passionate about healthcare, philanthropy, and making a measurable i...
02/16/2026

✨ We’re Hiring at Lee Health Foundation! ✨

If you’re passionate about healthcare, philanthropy, and making a measurable impact in Southwest Florida, this is your moment.

At Lee Health Foundation, we don’t just raise funds — we help transform patient care across our health system. And right now, we’re growing our team.

We’re hiring:
🔹 Director of Development
🔹 Associate Director of Development
🔹 Director of Grants
🔹 Program Manager, Data & Finance

If you’ve ever wanted your work to directly impact patient lives, physician innovation, and community health, we’d love to connect.

Check the comments for more info!

Dinner on the Diamond returns to JetBlue Park on March 10, bringing the community together for a meaningful evening supp...
02/05/2026

Dinner on the Diamond returns to JetBlue Park on March 10, bringing the community together for a meaningful evening supporting children with autism and sensory sensitivities at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

As a Certified Autism Center™, Golisano Children’s Hospital is leading the way in creating care environments where children feel safe, understood, and supported. Philanthropy helps make that possible, from specialized programs to innovative sensory-friendly care.

The Boston Red Sox Event Series has raised more than $15.8 million for local kids, and this event continues that legacy of impact for families across Southwest Florida.

01/25/2026

Elizabeth Goldbach spent months dealing with severe peri-menopausal bleeding that affected every part of her life. When other treatments did not work, she chose to move forward with a total hysterectomy.

Because of generous donors, her care team at Lee Health was able to use the da Vinci robotic surgical system to perform a minimally invasive procedure. This technology allowed for smaller incisions, less pain, reduced bleeding, and a quicker recovery.

Elizabeth went home the same day and did not need pain medication. Today, she says she feels stronger, healthier, and grateful to have her life back.

Donor support helps bring advanced surgical technology to patients when they need it most. Your generosity can help create better outcomes and brighter futures.

Thank you to our longtime supporters who joined us for a special MarineMax Yacht Gala pre-event celebration at Golisano ...
01/24/2026

Thank you to our longtime supporters who joined us for a special MarineMax Yacht Gala pre-event celebration at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

It was an honor to welcome you behind the scenes to learn more about the SEA STAR Program and see firsthand how this innovative initiative is creating safer, more supportive healthcare experiences for children with autism and sensory sensitivities.

From sensory-friendly spaces to specialized training for care teams, SEA STAR is guiding a more inclusive path to care for children and families across Southwest Florida. Your time, interest, and continued commitment help make this work possible.

We look forward to gathering again under a million stars at the 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala on Thursday, February 20, 2026, at MarineMax Fort Myers. Together, we will continue to support lifesaving and compassionate care at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

We’re proud to celebrate Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida earning Magnet with Distinction® — the highes...
01/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida earning Magnet with Distinction® — the highest recognition for nursing excellence and an honor held by less than 1% of hospitals nationwide.

This milestone reflects exceptional care, commitment, and community support for children and families across Southwest Florida.

Cancer changes more than the body. It affects every part of life.Thanks to the generosity of our community, Lee Health C...
01/22/2026

Cancer changes more than the body. It affects every part of life.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Lee Health Cancer Institute has brought Cancer Support Community to Southwest Florida. This fully donor-funded program provides free psychosocial support to anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones.

From support groups and education to yoga, art, music, and pet therapy, Cancer Support Community offers a welcoming space where people can connect, recharge, and feel understood. Located within Lee Health’s Regional Cancer Center, the environment is designed to feel less like a hospital and more like home.

This program would not exist without donor support. Because of our community’s generosity, individuals facing cancer have access to comfort, connection, and care beyond medical treatment.

Your support helps ensure no one faces cancer alone.

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Fort Myers, FL
33908

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Lee Health Foundation raises philanthropic dollars on behalf of Lee Health including Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, Lee Memorial Hospital, and Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. The Foundation provides financial support for many service areas including the Regional Cancer Center, Lee Health – Coconut Point, The Rehabilitation Hospital, Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, Community Health Clinics and Golisano Children’s Hospital Specialty Clinics in both Charlotte and Naples. Over the past two years, the Foundation has distributed more than $53 million to Lee Health to support its lifesaving mission. Please visit LeeHealthFoundation.org or call (239) 343-6950 for more information about the role of Lee Health philanthropy in southwest Florida. LEE HEALTH FOUNDATION’S STATE REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH14406. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.