Dear Friends,
We hope you and your families are having a wonderful start to spring. This month, we are happy to put a spotlight on the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) – a great point of pride for Jackson Health System. MTI offers life-saving transplant, support, and rehabilitation programs to children and adults facing organ failure—backed by world-class resources from Jackson and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. We’re excited for you to learn more about the compassionate, skilled, and experienced care the MTI team provides in this edition of our newsletter.
In addition, we are counting down the final days leading up to our annual Golden Angels Gala, one of the most glamorous and anticipated social events of the season. We are grateful to our Golden Angels who have raised millions to support Jackson’s mission and generously host our gala each year.
We wish you all a beautiful spring, and look forward to seeing you soon.
All the best,
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Charmaine Gatlin
Co-President & Chief Operating Officer
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Flavia Llizo
Co-President & Chief Development Officer
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Miami Transplant Institute:
Excellent Care for Children
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As one of the world’s leading transplant centers, we provide children with compassionate, skilled, and experienced care you can trust. |
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Miracles are made daily at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) – an affiliation between Jackson Health System and UHealth—the University of Miami Health System. MTI offers life-saving transplant, support, and rehabilitation programs to children and adults facing organ failure—backed by the world-class resources at Jackson and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Since its opening in 1970, MTI has been dedicated to offering patients the best possible care. Today, we are one of the top transplant centers in the U.S., with our surgeons performing more than 600 procedures annually. Most importantly, all of our programs consistently rank among the nation’s best in terms of patient outcomes.
Transplanting Through a Pandemic:
How the Miami Transplant Institute Stood Up to COVID-19
Watch our documentary to get a unique, in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how MTI continued to provide patients a second chance at life amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MTI Pediatric Miracle Story:
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For first-time parents, JoAnna and Kris Palinchak, having twin girls was a dream come true. But three months after delivering healthy babies, the new parents noticed that one of their daughters, Ella, was developing differently than her sister, Lacy. Click here to read more.
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We’re so excited to share that, thanks to your generosity, this year’s Golden Angels Gala is now SOLD OUT! For more information, visit www.goldenangelsgala.com.
You can still show your support by buying a ticket for a chance drawing to win a
2022 Audi Q5,
courtesy of THE COLLECTION in Coral Gables.
*Car details and specifications based on dealership's availability.
Tickets are $1,000 each and only 200 tickets will be sold!
Click here to purchase your tickets today. You can also contact
for more information.
The health of our guests remains our top priority. For the safety of all, COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced. Masks are recommended at the gala.
If you are sick, experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, or test positive in the seven days prior to the event, we request that you not attend.
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Donor Highlight:
TeamFootWorks
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The annual Waterford 5K, produced by TeamFootWorks, was held on Friday, November 12, 2021. As the official event beneficiary, Holtz Children’s Hospital was presented with a percentage of the event’s proceeds. The 3.1-mile run/walk featured a beautiful setting, post-race party with DJ and light show, delicious food, and family games. A special thank you to TeamFootWorks for supporting Holtz Children’s since 2017, and helping give children a second chance at living happier and healthier lives. |
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On March 30, we celebrated Doctors’ Day. In continuing to celebrate our doctors, we invite you to share your Jackson story and recognize those doctors who have made a difference in your life. Please click below to share your story of gratitude. Thank your doctor(s) or send a general message of encouragement to all that provide care throughout Jackson Health System. Our Thank You campaign has generated warm sentiments of gratitude. Read below some of those messages. It’s not too late to send them a note and express our appreciation. |
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Donor Highlight:
A Grateful Patient
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Meet Haleigh, a former Holtz Children's patient who made a donation to the hospital on her 12th birthday to show her gratitude for the excellent care she received. “While I was being tested for lactose intolerance at Holtz Children’s, I was given a Monopoly game to play with. It helped distract me and bring some joy during the process. When my testing was complete, I got to take the Monopoly game home with me. I am so happy that I was able to bring other children joy, just as I felt when I was in the same situation.” Through her donation, Haleigh has allowed some of our most vulnerable patients to get through their treatments with the help of new games and toys. Thank you, Haleigh, for thinking of others and helping children like you take their minds off of their hospital stay. |
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT
CONVERSATIONS IN CARE SERIES
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Parental Guidance
8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14
Topic: Developmental Markers
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Donate to Support Jackson Health Foundation Today |
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Your generosity is what makes healing possible for thousands of families in Miami-Dade County and beyond. Visit JacksonHealthFoundation.org to learn about more ways you can help us support Jackson.
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