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Gratitude was in abundance at Baptist Health Foundation's "Annual Celebration of Generosity" February 22. Held at the stylish Coral Gables Country Club, the event honored more than 300 of the healthcare organization's most generous supporters who have contributed from $10,000 to more than $5 million to help the not-for-profit Baptist Health South Florida continue to provide exceptional, compassionate care to the community.
Baptist Health Foundation CEO Bill Banchs opened the program with special recognition of philanthropists who have donated from $1 million to more than $5 million to the organization. Helen and Jacob Shaham and family were recognized as new members of the Foundation's "Chairman's Circle," honoring philanthropists whose cumulative giving exceeds $5 million.
The new members of the Foundation's "President's Circle," which acknowledges donors whose cumulative giving has reached between $1 million to $5 million, were Gilead Sciences, Kidz Medical Services, the William H. and Leonora K. Hegamyer Family Foundation, the John and Margaret Krupa Foundation, and the Harry T. Mangurian, Jr., Foundation.
Following the special recognition, Baptist Health President & CEO Brian E. Keeley introduced several of the healthcare system's seniormost leaders, who joined Keeley in a toast to the generous donors.
"As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with a host of challenges – including shrinking margins and lower reimbursements – your generosity is making an increasingly important difference at Baptist Health, and in the lives of those who matter most: Our patients," said Keeley.
The entire space conveyed an atmosphere of warmth, with elegant flowers, votive candles and remote phone chargers whose digital displays featured words of thanks. The room also was surrounding by banners with quotes from generous donors expressing what inspired them to support Baptist Health.
Sponsoring the event were Brandes Investment Partners, Energy Opportunities Capital Management, Envision Physician Services, GPB Capital Holdings and Sage Advisory Services.
To learn how you can make a difference, visit BaptistHealth.net/Foundation or call 786-467-5400.
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Janet and Jerry Case with Kathy Schrock |
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Riva and Jay Steinman |

Josephine Ostroski and Joseph Ostroski, M.D., with Manju Alwani |
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President and CEO, Baptist Health, Brian E. Keeley, and Suzanne Keeley |

Jorge Perez, M.D., with Tomas Erban, Baptist Health Foundation Board Chair |
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Ava and Leif Gunderson |

Janelle and Gary Welchel |
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Jonathan Messinger, M.D., and Alyse Messinger |

Charles E. King, II, Becky Montesino-King, Kim and Sergio Segara, M.D. |
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Annabella and Roberto Smith |

Jeanne and Enrique Martinez |
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Sindee and Randy Furshman |

Vilma and Richard Dailey |
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Yvonne Johnson, M.D., and Charles Phillips II |

Trish and Dan Bell |
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Lisa and Lynn Chaffin |

Shelly Hiranand and Christine Azan |
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Kathy White and William Wonfor |

Ramon Lloret, M.D., and Dana Lloret |
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Nancy and Agustin Veitia |

Arcenio Chacon, M.D., and Celia Chacon |
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Gloria Vasta Lewis |

Harold and Miriam Seybert |
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Bill Banchs, Ph.D., CEO, Baptist Health Foundation, Helen and Jacob Shaham, and Tomas Erban, Baptist Health Foundation Board Chair |

Suzanne Keeley with Dan and Trish Bell |
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Marilyn Schwartz and Carolyn Miller |

Subbarao Uppaluri, M.D. and Anita Uppaluri |
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Randy Schenkman, M.D., and Joel Schenkman, M.D. |
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