LATEST NEWS – Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Susan and Zuheir Sofia Establish $1 Million Endowment to Support SMH's Rehabilitation Services

The newly created endowment will provide permanent funding through the fund’s annual distribution to advance rehabilitation programs that help patients regain strength, mobility and independence following injury, illness or surgery.

Healthcare Foundation Hosts Venice's Second Annual Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon

Over 200 guests attended Venice’s second annual event featuring an interactive panel discussion, “Real Words: A Candid Conversation About Health, Hormones, and Happiness.”

Healthcare Foundation Board Member Deb Kabinoff Supports Innovative Trial Using Robotic Pets to Enhance Dementia Care at SMH

A wagging tail – even a robotic one – can make a real difference for patients with dementia during a hospital stay... An innovative study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital that has found that interactive robotic pets can help hospitalized patients with dementia feel safer and more engaged and improve clinical outcomes.

Healthcare Foundation Commits $2 Million to Support SMH Childcare Expansion

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation has committed $2 million to support the expansion of on-campus childcare for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System employees.

The Hospital Gala Raises Net Proceeds of $2 Million for SMH

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation hosted its 9th annual Hospital Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on January 10, 2026, with over 650 guests in attendance.

Rock the Roof Draws Nearly 1,000 Guests to Support Women and Children’s Services

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, nearly 1,000 guests kicked up their cowboy boots at Rock the Roof, the Healthcare Foundation’s annual rooftop dance party.

Healthcare Foundation Hosts “Hello Beautiful” Film Premiere, Raising Funds for Breast Health Services at SMH

The Sarasota premiere of "Hello Beautiful", the film based on Christine Handy’s bestselling memoir "Walk Beside Me" helped kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month on Wednesday, October 1.

How Giving Turns Challenges into Victories

2024 Giving Challenge gifts helped support an important community program.

Endowments: Investing in the Future of SMH

Endowed funds are designed to last forever, your gift keeps working long after it’s made.

A Village of Support: Alana's Journey to Safe Motherhood

At just 18 years old, Alana was facing more than most young mothers could imagine.

Solving the OB/GYN Crisis

Sarasota Memorial and philanthropy are transforming the lives of mothers and babies.

SMH’s Logistics Team Is Redefining Patient Logistics

Step inside the Meckler Logistics Center at Sarasota Memorial, and it’s easy to see why visiting clinicians call it a “mini-NASA.”

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.

Bob Spencer, M.D.

Bob Spencer, M.D., turns a lifetime in the lab into lasting support for SMH.

Cheryl Reynolds, M.D.

Cheryl Reynolds, M.D., makes are heartfelt gift to emergency medicine.

Jim Doll

Jim Doll creates a legacy gift to help train tomorrow's oncology specialists.

Andrew Economos, Ph.D.

INNOVATOR SUPPORTS INNOVATION AT HOME Andrew Economos, Ph.D., makes a significant gift to support the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute at Sarasota Memorial

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.

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