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We are grateful for you!
Our hearts are filled with gratitude this holiday season for the many ways our foundation donors, volunteers, and team members came together in 2023 to support Jackson Health System, our community’s lifeline. Your partnership enables our work and impacts people of all ages. You play a vital role in expanding, advancing, and innovating programs that provide world-class, patient-centered care to everyone who walks through Jackson’s doors, regardless of their ability to pay. With your help, Jackson caregivers are blazing new trails. It’s no wonder that our public health system receives over 500,000 patient visits each year and is recognized world-wide as a leading academic health system. None of this would be possible without you.
We are excited for what 2024 has in store for Jackson.
Together, we are making miracles happen.
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The 2023 Holiday of Miracles Toy Drive spreads joy this holiday season.
On behalf of the Foundation, pediatric patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital and all UHealth Jackson Children’s Care facilities, we are thankful for your tremendous support of our toy drive. Our 2023 Holiday of Miracles Toy Drive, sponsored by Ocean Bank and Amazon, and powered by FPL received over 4,000 toys that brought joy, comfort, and extra magic to our little patients.
Your commitment to Jackson Health Foundation makes such a meaningful impact in our community and helps us make miracles happen. We are excited to see what we can achieve in the future together!
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Guardian Angels hosted the most successful Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon and Fashion Show to date, raising more than $2.85 million. | |
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On Monday, November 20, more than 500 philanthropists and community leaders gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne for our 24th Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon and Fashion Show, in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue. The glamorous event, hosted by Jackson Health Foundation's Guardian Angels, benefited the greatest areas of need at Holtz Children's Hospital at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. The highly anticipated, sold-out event featured a stunning collection of The Best of Saks.
This year's event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the naming of Holtz Children's, which was given its name because of the philanthropic support of Fana Holtz and her late husband Abel.
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Javier Holtz, Nicole Holtz, Andrew Holtz, Fana Holtz, Andria Ares Holtz, Matthew Holtz, Grace Holtz, Josh Spielman | |
Joseph Fusco, Andrew Fusco, Patricia Fusco, Flavia Llizo | |
Nicole Holtz, Ana VeigaMilton, Silvia Rios Fortun, Gloria Sesana, Mari Grimalt, Ines Lorenzo Gomez, Angela Andrade, Vivian Adrian | |
Sampson Daruvalla, Eleni Waller, Judith Joseph, Dr. Rudolph Moise, Marta Bloom, Jean Raymond Alexandre, Fina Saint Remy, Bibi Khan | |
Laurie Jennings, Andria Ares Holtz, Deborah Robins | |
Special thanks to our honorary chairs, Roberta and Harvey Chaplin and Iris and Michael Smith, as well as the luncheon committee, which included co-chairs Andria Ares Holtz and Deborah Robins, and committee members Vivian Adrian, Angela Andrade, Mari Grimalt, Fana Holtz, Ines Lorenzo-Gomez, Marilyn Samlut, Gloria Sesana, and Ana VeigaMilton. Sponsors of the luncheon included Saks Fifth Avenue, AvMed, Florida National University, Perdomo Cigars, Renier Casanova, Adrian Builders, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Health Foundation of South Florida, José Milton Foundation, Miami HEAT, Ryder, Wells Fargo, Britto, Earthview Advisors/Viyella Family, Low Pony Group, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, S Revista, and The Miami Herald. We are grateful for your support. | |
Carl Rosetti, A Legacy of Generosity | |
Carl, a grateful patient who received a life-saving transplant at the Miami Transplant Institute, leaves a generous gift to Jackson Health Foundation in his will. Although Carl is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through his thoughtful contribution that will support the exceptional care provided to patients of the Miami Transplant Institute. We are deeply touched and incredibly honored to use this gift to provide a lasting impact in our community. | |
Making an Impact
Cristina Lama-Evensky's tireless commitment makes
our community stronger.
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Cristina Lama-Evensky exemplifies what it means to be a philanthropist by consistently offering her time, talent, and treasure to uplift the spirits of patients and their families dealing with difficult medical conditions, as well as alleviating some of the financial burdens through her generous actions. Just this year, Cristina impacted the lives of patients and families at Holtz Children’s Hospital by donating car seats, providing NICU families with journals, and delivering meals to the emergency department staff on Thanksgiving. The Foundation is truly grateful for Cristina Lama-Evensky, who also recently became a Guardian Angel, and we look forward to making big things happen for little people as a result of this partnership! | |
In the Spotlight
Meet Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami
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Dr. Chris Ghaemmaghami is Jackson Health System’s executive vice president, chief physician executive and chief clinical officer. Read about Dr. Ghaemmaghami’s vast experience in hospital leadership, public health, and academic medicine by clicking here. We are thrilled about the positive impact Dr. Ghaemmaghami will bring to our community! | |
Participants of The Waterford 5K glowed as they crossed the finish line in Miami's Premier Office Park | |
The Waterford 5K, benefiting Holtz Children's Hospital, proved to be a fun-filled evening for all. More than 2,500 participants crossed the finish line and enjoyed in the after party festivities, which included an LED stage screen and plenty of glow gear. Jackson Health Foundation had a blast partaking in the purposeful event, and we are truly grateful for all of the support. With your help, Holtz Children's makes big miracles happen for little patients. | |
Your support makes Jackson miracles happen | |
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Cyclists Kevin and Amy Stalbaum look forward to making a full recovery after being hit by a car.
Kevin and Amy Stalbaum’s passion for adventure led them on an unexpected journey. A few minutes into their bike ride, a car crashed into both from behind. The couple, who live on the Caribbean Island of St. Croix, was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial by helicopter, where they underwent emergency surgery.
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Do you want to help us fill this holiday season with real-life miracles? Jackson Health System provides everyone in our community access to best-in-class health care. In 2024, Jackson will break ground on the new Jackson Emergency Pavilion at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Consider supporting this new state-of-the-art facility by making a donation to the Miracle Fund today. | |
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Charmaine Gatlin
Co-President and Chief Operating Officer
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Flavia Llizo
Co-President and Chief Development Officer
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