LATEST NEWS – Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Rock the Roof Draws Nearly 1,000 Guests to Support SMH

Attendees were transported back to the 2000s for the Healthcare Foundation’s dance party on the rooftop of SMH-Sarasota’s West Parking Garage raising over $120,000 net.

Women & Medicine Venice Raises over $70,000 net for SMH

Over 300 guests attended Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon held at Plantation Golf & Country Club

The Hospital Gala Raises $1.5 million net for SMH

The 2025 Hospital Gala kicked-off SMH's year-long centennial celebration in style.

The Healthcare Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members

Kevin Collins, John Groetelaars, Michael Klein and Jackie Tilton join the Board of Trustees.

Patrick McQuillan Promoted to Vice President

In his new role, McQuillan will be responsible for strategic planning, program development and philanthropic initiatives related to principal and major gifts.

Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards grant to support First 1,000 Days Suncoast at SMH

The grant will support a regional Parent Advisory Committee, providing stipends for parent participation.

The Healthcare Foundation Makes History Raising Over $93 Million for Cancer at SMH

Our Leading with Care Cancer Campaign has concluded with resounding success, surpassing our $75 million goal!

The Healthcare Foundation Hires Jeney Slusser and James (Jim) Evans

Jeney Slusser joins the Healthcare Foundation team as a new Director of Development, and Jim Evans as new Director of Advancement Services.

A Century of Philanthropy

Philanthropy was the catalyst that launched the campaign to build Sarasota's first modern hospital.

Care Connectors: SMH Cardio/Thoracic Surgery Navigators

Philanthropy allows SMH to be state-of-the-art and have the latest and best tools for patient care.

From Vision to Victory: The Journey of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute

The Healthcare Foundation's Leading with Care campaign surpassed its goal, raising nearly $94 million in just over six years.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute

At Sarasota Memorial, the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is rapidly taking shape as a monumental stride in healthcare innovation.

Rafael Ayala Villalba

Watch Rafael's incredible story and his life-saving experience at the SMH Trauma Center.

Nursing Education and Scholarships

The Healthcare Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 over the past two years to help staff and students pursue their healthcare degrees.

Valuing, Nurturing and Developing Our Nurses

SMH has a longstanding reputation for valuing, nurturing, and developing its nurses.

Helping Sarasota Residents of 55 Thrive

Thrive 55+, a new outpatient behavioral health program, was created to support the mental health care needs of people over age 55.

Jody and Jim Alexander

Ann and Steve Judd

Ms. Milman donated $16 million to name the Cancer Pavilion at Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.

Susan Milman

Ms. Milman donated $16 million to name the Cancer Pavilion at Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.

Karen and Jerry Kolschowsky

A $25 million gift from the Kolschowsky family was the catalyst that allowed Sarasota Memorial to break ground on a new Research and Education Institute.

Libby and Jon Soderberg

Libby and Jon Soderberg recently made a $1 million gift to support programs and services at the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Janice and Ralph Shrader

Janice and Ralph Shrader's gift supported the expansion of the SMH Rehab Pavilion.

Donna and Jon Boscia

Donna and Jon Boscia's $5 million gift will support the breast health center at the new Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Cancer Pavilion.

Bob and Joan Geyer

Joan and Bob Geyer's most recent $3 million contribution to the healthcare Foundation will support services at the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.

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