WHO WE ARE
About St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, whose role is to secure, receive and administer philanthropic resources on behalf of and to benefit the five St. Joseph’s Hospitals throughout the greater Tampa Bay area: St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North and St. Joseph’s Hospital-South.
The Foundation seeks to inspire the community to engage in charitable investment to preserve St. Joseph’s Hospitals’ tradition of caring, fuel innovation and clinical excellence, and enhance facilities, programs and services to better serve our patients’ medical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Community support for St. Joseph’s Hospitals reflects the trust and reliance generations of patients have had with us, preserving our rich tradition of compassionate care and medical excellence.
History
THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ALLEGANY
Father Pamfilo, one of the friars of St. Bonaventure College, established the Franciscan Sisters as a teaching community in 1859, and the Sisters opened St. Elizabeth Academy the following year to educate young women in the area. It was Sister Mary Teresa O’Neil, the first Superior General of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, who guided its growth as new schools were opened in Connecticut, New York, and other eastern states. The original education mission expanded in 1883 to include hospital administration and health care, homes for the young and elderly, pastoral and social work, and many other ministries. All of these were firmly rooted in the Franciscan philosophy of respect, hospitality, and compassion to all, regardless of faith.
The Franciscan Sisters’ healing ministry was brought to Tampa in 1934 with the founding of St. Joseph’s Hospital near downtown Tampa. The country was struggling in the depths of the Great Depression, and operating these medical institutions was economically challenging – but from the Sisters’ point of view, there was no time of greater need.
Opening the First St. Joseph’s Hospital
The original 40-bed hospital established near downtown Tampa 90 years ago by the Sisters has grown today to 527 beds, and four additional hospitals across our community. Some of the most complex medical conditions are treated at the hospital today, and through the years, its dedicated centers of excellence have become renown for providing
world-class care. Countless lives have been touched and healed by the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospitals, who continue to carry on the Franciscan tradition of offering hope and compassion, and ensuring each person’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs are met, regardless of faith.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of dedicated community leaders. The Board sets policies related to grant-making, geographic focus, spending, investment, management, governance and professional standards, internal and independent audits, and compensation and performance reviews.
The Foundation strives to be a model in donor and gift stewardship, privacy and financial management. We conduct an annual independent audit of our financial position, subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights, and adhere to HIPAA privacy standards and regulations.
2024 Board of Trustees
Scott Fink CHAIRMAN
Bennett Barrow, CFP VICE CHAIRMAN
H. Brian Adcock TREASURER
William Stainton, Esq. SECRETARY
Deanna Bayless
Elizabeth Carrere
Paul Dolcimascolo, CFP
Lorraine Dutkowsky
Kimberly Guy
Eilam M. Isaak, Esq.
Donna Jordan
Kasey Shimberg Kelly
Michael Kosloske
Phil Minden
Anne Nelson
David Osterweil
Thomas Payant
Tad Phelps
Jenny Steinbrenner Swindal
William O. West
Sr. Catherine Cahill
Marilyn Lusher
Jeff Settano EX-OFFICIO
Kate Sawa PRESIDENT
OUR THANKS TO YOU
It is with immense gratitude that we share the highlights of a transformative year for St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation in our 2024 Annual Report. As we reflect on the past year, we are continually inspired by the unwavering dedication of our medical teams, the tireless efforts of our volunteer leaders, and the incredible generosity of our community. Your collective commitment has empowered us to achieve remarkable milestones and deepen our impact within the community.
This year we celebrate a truly special achievement in our fundraising efforts. Thanks to your profound belief in our mission and a remarkable gift from the Pagidipati family, we witnessed an astonishing increase in year-over-year fundraising. The surge in support is a testament to the growing understanding of the vital work we do for patients and the tangible difference your gifts make.
In the following pages, you’ll read the many ways we partnered with donors and the community to create lifesaving change in our hospitals. What moves me the most is how inspired our donors are by our clinical teams, wanting to pour back into their work.
And in return, the clinical team feels supported and encouraged, and returns to healthcare’s front lines rejuvenated by how much the community recognizes their works and cares for them.
Looking ahead, we are more energized than ever to build upon this momentum. We plan to invest in many philanthropic initiatives including more support services for patients, growth of our graduate medical education programs, advanced technology for neurosciences, and the future of children’s health care. Together, we are ensuring that St. Joseph’s Hospitals remain strong for generations to come.
None of this would be possible without you. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, Foundation team and hospital leadership, we extend our deepest appreciation for your support.
With gratitude,
Scott Fink Chairman of the Board
Kate C Sawa President, St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation
SUPPORTING OUR HOSPITALS
St. Joseph’s Hospital
PRESIDENT Phil Minden
FOUNDED 1934
BEDS 615
DISCHARGES 24,224
ER VISITS 69,897
OUTPATIENT SURGERIES 9,187
LAB TESTS 3,870,604
3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33607
813-870-4000
For more information: BayCare.org/SJH
St. Joseph’s Hospital, part of the BayCare Health System, is known for advanced medical technology and compassionate care. Its Centers of Excellence include the Heart and Vascular Institute, Cancer Institute, Stroke and Neuroscience Program, Robotic Surgery Program and Emergency/Trauma Department, which provides more emergency care than any other hospital in Tampa Bay. More than 70 specialties are represented among the medical team, including internal medicine, cardiovascular surgery and neurosurgery. The hospital was founded in 1934 by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
PRESIDENT Sarah Naumowich
FOUNDED 1990
BEDS 219
DISCHARGES 4,940
ER VISITS 32,650
OUTPATIENT SURGERIES 5,106
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is Tampa Bay’s largest provider of children’s health services and is committed to providing everything needed for the health and well-being of children. Together, BayCare Kids and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offer specialized inpatient and outpatient pediatric care to thousands of children and their families each year in multiple locations throughout West Central Florida. From the tiniest baby to the high school quarterback, patients are cared for by doctors who specialize in treating children, in surroundings designed exclusively for kids. In 2024, BayCare announced plans to build a freestanding facility for the children’s hospital by 2030. The new facility will be known as Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s when it opens. 3001
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
PRESIDENT Sarah Naumowich
FOUNDED 1974
BEDS 100
DISCHARGES 4,996
BIRTHS 4,539
ER VISITS 6,394
OUTPATIENT SURGERIES 2,697
3030 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 • 813-879-4730
For more information: BayCare.org/SJWH
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, part of the BayCare Health System, offers complete obstetrical, perinatal, surgical, gynecological and oncology services. St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital offers the Shimberg Breast Center, where women can receive the most advanced testing and treatment available. With its comfortable labor and delivery suites, extensive childbirth programs, level IV neonatal intensive care unit and maternal/ fetal program, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital is widely regarded as the place in Tampa to have a baby. St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital celebrated it’s 50 year anniversary in 2024.
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North
PRESIDENT Sara Dodds
FOUNDED 2010
BEDS 210
DISCHARGES 9,753
BIRTHS 422
ER VISITS 38,185
OUTPATIENT SURGERIES 6,390
LAB TESTS 580,778
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North opened in February 2010 to bring high-quality health care services to North Tampa in an environment designed to help patients heal. Part of BayCare Health System, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North features all-private patient suites and offers emergency care, surgical services, GI endoscopy, imaging, intensive care, obstetrics, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology and more in a peaceful, relaxing and family-centered environment. The all-digital, state-of-the-art facility is specially designed to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience. In addition, the St. Joseph’s Hospital–North Unit for Psychiatry and Medical Services is a state-of-the-art program that provides acute mental health services to a patient population that has advanced medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South
PRESIDENT Patrick Downes
FOUNDED 2015
BEDS 223
DISCHARGES 13,844
BIRTHS 2,066
ER VISITS 73,388
OUTPATIENT SURGERIES 8,275
LAB TESTS 870,343
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South opened in February 2015 to bring high-quality health care services to southern Hillsborough County in an environment designed to help patients heal. Part of BayCare Health System, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South features all-private patient suites and offers emergency care, surgical services, imaging, intensive care, obstetrics, pediatrics, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), cardiac catheterization and more in a peaceful, relaxing and family-centered environment. The all-digital, state-ofthe-art facility is specially designed to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience.
For more information: BayCare.org/SJHS
PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY
National Recognition for BayCare Pediatric Care
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is the largest provider of pediatric care in West Central Florida, caring for thousands of families each year. The nationally recognized hospital is home to the 24-hour Steinbrenner Emergency Trauma Center for Children, Bayless Cancer Institute, and the Patel Children’s Heart Institute, the largest congenital heart disease program in West Central Florida. St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in Riverview also specializes in pediatrics.
HERE ARE A FEW OF ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITALS’ ACHIEVEMENTS IN PEDIATRIC CARE DURING 2024:
Hope for a Rare Form of Cancer
For more than two decades, pediatric oncologisthematologist Dr. Don Eslin participated in clinical trials of treatments for neuroblastoma, an oftenfatal cancer that afflicts mostly infants and children, including a trial of a drug known as DFMO. He and other researchers and physicians celebrated in late December 2023 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved DFMO for treatment of neuroblastoma, making this life-changing treatment more accessible for the children who need it.
Miniature
Pacemaker for a Teen
In a first among local hospitals, Dr. Kelvin Lau of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Patel Children’s Heart Institute implanted a leadless pacemaker about the size of a large vitamin capsule directly into a pediatric patient’s heart without opening the chest. This procedure, conducted through a vein in the leg, provided relief for a teen born with a congenital heart block who had recently experienced multiple episodes of dizziness and fainting related to the condition. “As a regional leader in cardiovascular care, we’re committed to continuously broadening our treatment options for our congenital heart patients,” said Dr. Lau. “We’re
excited to be able to offer this advanced technology to our pediatric patients.”
Standing Tall After Spinal Surgery
Dr. David Siambanes, a BayCare Medical Group pediatric orthopedic surgeon, specializes in spinal procedures at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. One of his patients, 17-year-old Madison Lockert, was born with hypotonic cerebral palsy and developed severe scoliosis as a teen, which curved her spine to a painful 98-degree angle that limited her ability to walk.
Following an eight-hour spinal fusion surgery by Dr.
Siambanes and his team, Madison gained the ability to stand tall. “She’s so much happier,” said her mother, Grace Lockert. “Her quality of life is so much better, and she can now even walk longer distances. It’s just incredible what Dr. Siambanes and his team were able to achieve.”
BayCare Cares for Children – And Their Families
Today, 5-year-old Brooks Miller is thriving. He attends school, plays sports and enjoys time with his siblings. But at 8 days old, he underwent his first open heart surgery at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital after he was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. Brooks would need three more openheart surgeries over the next four years. “Brooks is doing better than I ever expected, to the point where, honestly, I don’t think about his heart condition every day anymore,” said his father, Ray Miller. “When you go through something like this, you know you obviously need the best medical care. You also need the best human care to take care of you.” Ray describes the care Brooks received as “the BayCare effect” — comprehensive care that supports not just the patient but the entire family.
Advancing Heart Care
St. Joseph’s Hospitals continued to be nationally recognized for our quality of heart care in 2024.
Triumph Over Cardiac Emergency
Brittany Williams had been managing her diagnosis of long QT syndrome, which can cause chaotic heart arrythmias, for nearly a decade when she experienced two potentially deadly arrythmias at once. She urgently required open-heart surgery, which was performed by Dr. Andrew Sherman at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Sherman repaired Brittany’s leaking mitral valve and performed an ablation procedure to restore a stable heartbeat. “For the first time in 33 years, I had a normal heart rate,” Brittany said. “When I listened to how strong my heartbeat was, all the fear left because it sounded amazing. It was just emotional because it was all because of the care I received and caring people.”
New Procedures for AFib
Physicians at St. Joseph’s Hospital were the first locally to offer patients an innovative procedure for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia, by using pulsed field energy
to destroy heart tissue causing the AFib. In a separate development, two physicians at St. Joseph’s Hospital leveraged new industry technology and their expertise to develop a new procedure to treat AFib that they’re now teaching to other physicians around the country.
2024 Clinical Excellence Awards and Accolades
In 2024, St. Joseph’s Hospitals ranked nationally among health systems for clinical quality and outcomes, safety and patient experience.
A Leader in Heart and Stroke Care
St. Joseph’s Hospital was placed in the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for cardiac outcomes by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
St. Joseph’s Hospitals’ stroke programs received multiple American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Quality Achievement Awards:
• Get With the Guidelines–Gold Plus Achievement:
St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South
Top-Rated Maternal Care
Maternal Levels of Care Verification is a voluntary certification through The Joint Commission. Which level of verification to apply for is based on community needs and level of complexity addressed.
• Get With the Guidelines–Silver Plus Achievement:
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North
Healthgrades Recognition for Clinical Outcomes
St. Joseph’s Hospitals received numerous 5-star (top) ratings for exceptional performance in specific areas of care from Healthgrades, which rates hospitals based on clinical outcomes across 31 conditions and procedures. The analyses are based on 45+ million Medicare medical claims at over 4,500 hospitals nationwide for the most recent three-year period.
St. Joseph’s Hospitals (does not include SJCH):
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Stroke Care
• Five-Star for Treatment of Stroke 2024™
• Five-Star for Spinal Fusion Surgery 2024™
• Five-Star for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2024™
• Five-Star for Coronary Bypass Surgery 2024™
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital was named a level IV maternal care-verified facility, the highest level of certification in maternal care offered by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South also received an Excellence in Maternity Care, Reducing Unnecessary C-Sections Award from the Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Earning A’s for Patient Safety
St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North and St. Joseph’s Hospital-South earned “A” grades in the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Safety Grades, all of which earned Leapfrog’s elite “Straight A” designation – an “A” – in at least five consecutive cycles of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
Leapfrog is a national nonprofit organization that collects and analyzes data about infections, accidents, injuries and errors at nearly 3,000 general hospitals, and releases the grades publicly each spring and fall.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation finished the 2024 year with a record breaking $47.86 million in public support. Total operating expenses for 2024 were $2.63 million with $1.76 million incurred in direct fundraising costs. In comparison, in 2023 the Foundation raised $6.30 million in public support and incurred $1.90 million in total operating expenses. During 2024 the Foundation granted $4.81 million to our hospitals to fund patient care programs and services, clinical education, equipment and technology. In comparison, in 2023 the Foundation granted $4.35 million to our hospitals for similar programs, education, equipment, and technology.
Growth in Net Assets (In Millions) Annual Fundraising Revenue (In Millions)
Total $45,234,617
CELEBRATING THE IMPACT OF YOUR GENEROSITY
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in helping St. Joseph’s Hospitals fulfill their mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate health care to all. Through generous contributions from our community, St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation raises essential funds and awareness that directly support patient care, innovative programs and lifesaving technology.
Pagidipati Family’s $50 Million Donation Advances Health Care for Children
In April, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation was excited to announce a historic $50 million gift that will support the new, specially designed pediatric facility for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The new hospital is part of a strategic effort to increase the region’s access to high-quality, state-of-the-art health care for children.
Tampa business leader and philanthropist Sidd Pagidipati, along with his brother Rahul and sister Srujani, made the transformative $50 million donation to honor their parents’ legacy as health care providers, their 50th wedding anniversary and their 50th anniversary of coming to the United States. Dr. Devaiah Pagidipati is a Harvard trained pediatric anesthesiologist and Dr. Rudrama Pagidipati is a pathologist. Joined in honoring their parents were Sidd’s wife, Dr. Ami Pagidipati, their two children, both born at BayCare hospitals, and Rahul’s wife, Dr. Neha Pagidipati, and their two children.
The gift, one of the largest donations in Tampa Bay history and celebrated as one of 2024’s largest gifts in America, will support the construction of a new facility for what will be called Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s when it opens in 2030.
“When you see what happens at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital every single day, you cannot help but be moved to contribute to the future of our region’s children,” said Sidd.
Scott and Kathy Fink Donate $5 Million to Support New Day Hospital
In November, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation was grateful to announce that Scott and Kathy Fink, a prominent Tampa family with ties across Tampa Bay, have given $5 million to advance children’s health care in West Central Florida.
“As philanthropists, my wife and I believe there’s simply no greater impact we can make than to invest in a child’s life,” said Scott. “It is an investment in family, community and an entire region.”
As a local business leader, Scott first became involved with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital through his leadership of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a national charitable organization committed to funding research to eradicate pediatric cancer. Also, as proud parents of five children, Scott and Kathy have a deeply personal connection to the hospital. That connection grew soon after their youngest son, David, became a regular patient at 8 years old, due to his diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, a chronic condition treated with ongoing medical infusions.
Their gift will help support the construction of the hospital’s new facility to open in 2030 as Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s. The new facility’s Day Hospital will be named after the Fink family in recognition of their generosity.
Dutkowsky Family Donates $1 Million in Celebration of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital’s 50th Birthday
In December, the Dutkowsky family of Tampa generously donated $1 million to support the construction of a new, fully renovated lobby at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, in celebration of the hospital’s 50th birthday.
The Dutkowsky Family Lobby was unveiled with a ribbon cutting and birthday celebration led by St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital President Sarah Naumowich. The revitalized five-story atrium lobby will serve as a warm welcome and comforting hub for countless women and families throughout Tampa Bay.
Lorraine and Bob Dutkowsky have been longtime supporters and friends of St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. Once the CEO of Tech Data, Bob passed away in May of this year, and his life was marked by an array of personal and professional achievements that touched many lives throughout the community.
The Dutkowsky family gift has been made on behalf of Bob and Lorraine, who were married for more than 45 years; their children, Jennifer and Kevin; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandchildren, Davis and Emma.
“As a nurse, and as part of a family that has been touched by the Women’s Hospital, I know what a meaningful difference this new lobby will make to all those who walk through its doors,” said Lorraine. “The lobby is truly the intersection of family, and our family is proud to be a part of that legacy.”
Chatterton Family Supports Pediatric MRI Cinema System
We are deeply grateful to the Chatterton family for their generous donation, which has brought a state-of-the-art Pediatric MRI Cinema System to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. This incredible system offers young patients an immersive entertainment experience during MRI procedures, helping reduce anxiety, discomfort, and the need for sedation. Thanks to Cammie and Jim Chatterton, our pediatric patients can now undergo these lengthy and often stressful scans in a much more relaxed and enjoyable environment.
“We are so proud to be a small part of giving children who need MRIs a better experience that can make it fun for them,” Cammie said.
Ronald McDonald House Announces New Home for Families
In August, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay announced plans to renovate 10,000 square feet above the neonatal floor inside St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital as a new house. The renovated space is less than 100 steps from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) doors and within walking distance of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) and pediatric cardiac ICU. It will feature enhanced amenities including a full kitchen, dining area, study, laundry center, playroom, fitness and wellbeing center, and 11 bedrooms with private baths.
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation is proud to support
the new Ronald McDonald House with a $750,000 contribution to the project.
“We are honored to work alongside Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay as it expands its resources and support for the countless families that depend on St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for hope and healing,” said Kate Sawa, president of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Proton Therapy Center Breaks Ground at BayCare’s Perry Cancer Institute at St.
Joseph’s Hospital
In September, BayCare’s Perry Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital broke ground on the region’s first proton therapy center. This cutting-edge facility,
expected to open in 2025, will revolutionize cancer treatment by providing a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets tumors with remarkable accuracy, minimizing radiation to healthy tissues and reducing side effects. Proton therapy is known for its ability to improve patient outcomes and lower the risk of secondary malignancies. The new center, located within St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center, represents a $33 million investment in advanced cancer care. Thanks to innovative technology from Mevion Medical Systems, this compact proton therapy system will offer unparalleled precision and comfort for patients. We are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking initiative that will enhance cancer treatment services across BayCare’s network.
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Support Imaging Aids for Surgery and Diagnosis
Last year, the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s provided funding for Spy-Phi at St. Joseph’s HospitalNorth and two ultrasounds at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Spy-Phi is a fluorescence imaging system used for surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. Stryker Spy-Phi is used in multiple specialties for various applications, such as general surgery for bowel integrity and vascularization, breast surgery to detect lymph nodes for mapping, plastic surgery for perfusion detection, and surgical oncology for tumor detection. Spy-Phi for oncology involves the administration of a fluorescent dye that selectively accumulates in tumor tissues. The system then emits near-infrared light to excite the dye, causing it to emit fluorescence, which can be visualized with a specialized camera. In addition, two diagnostic ultrasounds will be replaced for the radiology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Inpatient Radiology is an extremely busy department, and the donation will allow the department to replace two of the machines with newer equipment that is more precise and has new features not available on the current machines.
KAM Roofing Services Matches $15,000
During Christmas in July
This year, KAM Roofing Services generously served as our Merry Matching Sponsor throughout our Christmas in July celebration, providing a dollar-fordollar match up to $15,000. It was the first year owner Kyle Mishler partnered with us during Christmas in July, and thanks to him and KAM Roofing Services, we were able to raise an incredible $30,000 for the patients of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
“Being a part of this organization has been rewarding in the fact that we are helping others in their time of need,” says Kyle. “To give back to families in desperate need, or those who just don’t know where to turn, means so much.”
Heroes Ball Funds Purchase Portable MRI Machine
Thanks to the support of our incredible community during the 2024 Heroes Ball, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital added a new, groundbreaking portable MRI machine to our pediatric intensive care unit last year –the first for the hospital.
The Swoop Portable MR Imaging System, created by HyperFine, is the world’s first FDA-cleared portable point of care MRI for brain imaging. The system produces images at the point of care, without the need to transport patients to a new location for scanning.
Benefits include improving critical care neuroimaging workflow, enabling rapid diagnoses and treatment of patients, and most importantly – not requiring our young critical care patients to have to leave the comfort of their room or family member’s side.
A nurse, mom, dad, or sibling will be able to hold the child’s hand, touch their face, or even hold a soother, helping to keep the patient calm and relaxed throughout the imaging process. Often, patients are relaxed enough to sleep through the scan.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is the first hospital on the west coast of Florida to receive the innovative, patient-centered system, and only the fourth location in the entire state.
HUMANITY AT WORK
Team Member Giving
Our St. Joseph’s Hospitals team members make a difference in the lives of their patients, coworkers and community every single day. Through the Team Member Giving campaign, our team members are making a meaningful impact in each other’s lives by providing patient care programs and services, education, technology, and equipment that all team members benefit from. Team Members give to the campaign through online donations, continuous payroll deductions, one-time gift payroll deductions, or donating Paid Time Off (PTO).
In 2024, nearly $352,000 was raised by team members to help fund Humanity Grants, educational scholarships and team member emergencies, and more than $411,000 was granted back to team members through these programs.
HUMANITY GRANTS
“How can we ease the stay of patients across St. Joseph’s Hospitals?”
Our team is constantly asking this question in an effort to improve the experience of our patients and families across St. Joseph’s Hospitals. Through the Humanity Grants Program, St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation invests in projects and ideas generated by team members that will bring care and comfort to patients and their families. The Humanity Grants Program is funded by donations made to St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation through the Team Member Giving campaign and philanthropic gifts made by patients and community members.
From funding the purchase of a specialized infant scale for pediatric feeding therapy, to helping support the Music at the Bedside program led by St. Joseph’s Hospitals’ Spiritual Care Department, to helping fund family well-being bags in the Steinbrenner Children’s Emergency & Trauma Center to help families feel a little more comfortable, Humanity Grants bring to life the ideas team members feel would enhance the compassionate care provided to our patients.
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$249,541.32 Humanity Grants Awarded in 2024 Humanity Grants Funds Awarded in 2024
Educational scholarships are awarded through St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation to help team members pursue their professional education through advanced degrees or attending conferences. Team Members may also apply for clinical discipline scholarships or for funding to attend professional conferences to advance their clinical knowledge.
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9 $97,420 Educational Scholarships Awarded in 2024 Conference Scholarships Awarded in 2024 Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2024
TEAM MEMBER EMERGENCY FUND
The Team Member Emergency Fund was created to assist with expenses such as rent, utilities and groceries at a time of financial hardship due to illness, accidents and other unexpected events.
When a personal crisis or tragedy impacts a team member, such as a house fire or serious illness, the Team Member Emergency Fund helps by providing financial support. On average, $60,000 a year is distributed to team members in need.
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Total Applications in 2024
67
Total Grants in 2024 $64,066
Total Disbursed in 2024
A LOOK BACK AT 2024
Annual Signature Events
Heroes Ball
With nearly 800 guests in attendance, and $1.5 million raised for the pediatric intensive care unit, the 2024 Heroes Ball achieved record-breaking success in support of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, and chairs of this event, Vik & Sneha Patel, and Max Sponsor, Rooms to Go Foundation, for their incredible support of this event. During the event, we were honored to present the 2024 Community Heroes, Sidd and Ami Pagidipati, who, along with their family, had recently announced a $50 million donation toward the future of pediatric care and the new children’s hospital. With the funds raised, the hospital’s PICU was able to add a new, state-of-the art portable MRI machine for our young critical care patients.
Christmas in July Donation Drive
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Christmas in July such a very merry success for the kids of St. Joseph’s Hospitals. And a very special thank you to our presenting sponsor, the Steinbrenner Family Foundation, for their generous support. Because of the overwhelming generosity of our community, we raised a record-breaking $271,000, including $65,000 in toys. In addition to toys, the funds raised will help provide activities, therapies and experiences provided by the incredible Child Life teams at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital-South.
Hooked On Health Care Fishing Tournament
Our 3rd annual Hooked on Health Care Fishing Tournament was a huge success! Together, we raised more than $165,000, benefiting St. Joseph’s Hospital. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Dorado Communications, our Snook Sponsor, Robins & Morton, and all our other generous sponsors. Another huge thank you goes to Chris Bailey for his leadership, and for making this event a FIN-tastic time!
Holiday Fashion Show
From the stunning fashions provided by Dillard’s International Plaza to the fabulous entertainment and professional dancers, the 2024 Holiday Fashion Show, benefiting St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, was a true highlight of the holiday season. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Michael and Morgan Molinari, and the incredible co-chairs, Morgan Molinari and Stacey Crum and committee members. Together, we raised more than $500,000 to purchase 26 new Panda Warmers for the Labor and Delivery Department at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. The new Panda Warmers combine advanced technologies with innovative features to deliver the very best care to keep our babies healthy after delivery.
St. Joseph’s Golf Classic
Our annual St. Joseph’s Golf Classic was a holein-one! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised more than $190,000 to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital. A special shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor, Robins & Morton, and all our wonderful sponsors. A huge thank you as well to Bill Lutes and the golf committee for your outstanding leadership in making this event a “teerific” success!
Gasparilla Children’s Parade
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Speaker’s Luncheon
Clays That Care
Spring Fling Bonnet Day Fashion Show
2024 TBBW Women Who Win Awards
Philanthropic Women of
St. Joseph’s Backstage Pass
Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day
Retired Physicians Event
Subaru Loves to Care
Panera Bread Helps Heal Little Hearts
Yankees Star Aaron Judge and his wife Samantha Visit Young Patients
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Project Selection Luncheon
Cardiac Patients Reunite for Heartfelt Celebration
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Press Conference Announces $50 Million Gift from Pagidipati Family
Berkeley Preparatory School Student Day
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Cocktails & Conversation
Ronald McDonald House Press Conference Hyundai Hope on Wheels
St. Joseph’s Hospital Career Camp
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Annual Celebration Car Shows for Charity
Physicians Luncheon
SDI Diagnostic Imagining Celebrates First Day of School
Day Mass in Celebration of 90 Years of Care
Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Celebrates 50 Years
Celebration at
Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
OH, WHAT A YEAR! THANKS TO YOU
JANUARY
Gasparilla Children’s Parade
It was a GRRR-reat day in January on the Gasparilla Children’s Parade float. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation and special guests had a swashbuckling good time at this family-friendly event.
FEBRUARY
Cardiac Patients Reunite for Heartfelt Celebration
In February, nearly 50 children born with heart defects and their families reunited as a group with the cardiac caregivers who helped save their lives and to enjoy fellowship with other families who have shared similar experiences. The celebration was hosted by the Patel Children’s Heart Institute at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and held at the Glazer Children’s Museum. St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation was honored to sponsor the reunion, made possible by funding from the Clarke family.
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Speaker’s Luncheon
In February, the annual Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Speaker’s Luncheon was truly delightful, with the remarkable Tara Lipinski as our keynote speaker. This event not only serves as a warm welcome to new members, but also shines a light on the achievements of our dedicated supporters.
Panera Bread Helps Heal Little Hearts
Throughout the month of February, participating Tampa-area Panera Bread bakery-cafes, owned by Covelli Enterprises, donated 100% of the proceeds from every heart-shaped Valentine cookie purchased to the Patel Children’s Heart Institute at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. They also hosted a sweet
cookie decorating event at the hospital to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Through their 2024 heart cookie campaign, Panera raised nearly $30,000 for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
MARCH
Clays That Care
In March, the annual Clays that Care sporting clay tournament hosted by BSA LifeStructures raised $54,000 to benefit the St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation’s Earn as You Learn (EAYL) Program. The EAYL program offers a pathway for successful applicants to become licensed practical nurses, taking classes four days a week and working at their regular BayCare jobs the other days.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Subaru of Wesley Chapel brought the luck of the Irish to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in March with a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The young patients enjoyed themed arts and crafts, playful scavenger hunts, and plenty of shamrock-inspired fun. Thanks to our generous friends at Subaru, the kids experienced a joyful dose of holiday magic during their hospital stay.
Yankees Star Aaron Judge Visits Young Patients
In March, Yankees player Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha, visited with patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for a special experience they’ll never forget. They posed for photos, signed autographs, and made meaningful memories with the kids, brightening their day with his visit.
Spring Fling Bonnet Day Fashion Show
Supporters donned their prettiest pastels and joined the Southshore community in March for the Spring
Fling Bonnet Day Fashion Show organized by Robyn Payant. It was a wonderful day creating beautiful bonnets, enjoying delicious food, and doing some local shopping, all while benefiting St. Joseph’s HospitalSouth. Hospital President Patrick Downes was among the honored judges for the hat contest.
APRIL
2024 TBBW Women Who Win Awards
In April, Foundation President Kate Sawa was honored as a finalist and winner in the Health Care category for the 2024 Women Who Win Awards. This unique awards program was created by Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine to recognize distinguished women leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves recognition.
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Backstage Pass
Our Philanthropic Women members got a backstage pass in to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience at St. Joseph’s Hospital in April. Members were some of the first to learn about the first proton therapy center to open in the Tampa Bay area, and to hear from Dr. Nitesh Paryani, St. Joseph’s Hospital’s medical director of radiation oncology, about how this modality offers the ability to target cancer cells with improved precision and accuracy.
Press Conference Announces $50 Million Gift from Pagidipati Family
At a press conference in April, we announced a historic $50 million from the Pagidipati family – one of the largest donations in Tampa Bay history and one of the largest gifts to health care in Florida. The gift will support the new, state-of-the-art pediatric facility for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, which will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s.
MAY
Retired Physicians Event
In May, we hosted a Retired Physicians event at Chateau Cellars & Beaune’s Wine Bar in Ybor City. The evening featured delightful wine tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and wonderful fellowship opportunities for retired physicians, their spouses, and BayCare and Foundation leadership. A special thank you to Rebecca Bast with Bast Financial Group for sponsoring this wonderful event.
Cocktails & Conversations
We hosted Cocktails & Conversations in May with St. Joseph’s Hospital-North leadership, sponsored by The Troncoso Group. We were honored to feature Sara Dodds, President of St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, as our event moderator. Our special guest was John Troncoso, President of The Troncoso Group and Senior Advisor at Jaffe Tilchen Wealth Management. We also spotlighted Dr. Antonio O. Castellvi, an experienced and caring family concierge physician. Katrina Cordero, Dr. Christopher Pastore, Dr. Luke Sebel, Dr. Michael Small, Dr. Amit Toor, and Dr. Irene Wahba served as our esteemed panelists.
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Project Selection Luncheon
In July, members of Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s heard presentations from St. Joseph Hospitals’ physicians on some of the most pressing medical needs of our community. Together, the entire membership voted to decide which project would be funded through their yearly Philanthropy Grant. Ultimately, the group voted to support imaging aids for surgery and diagnosis, presented by Dr. Deepa Bhat and introduced by PWSJ member Kat Molinari. This selection provided funding for Spy-Phi at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North and two ultrasounds at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
JUNE
Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day
On June 20, $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Dunkin’ locations was donated to its Joy in Childhood Foundation, with $20,000 raised for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. To celebrate, they also hosted a special “Painting with Joy” event for the kids at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, using art therapy to bring joy to our patients and families.
Berkeley Preparatory School Student Day
We hosted Berkeley Preparatory School Student Day in June. The students were Laureate Candidates in the Berkeley Health Sciences Institute, a 12-month intensive program designed for seniors who are interested in a health sciences career. Their day included a presentation given by neurosurgeon and guest speaker, Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia, and students were given a tour of both the Main Operating Room and the Interventional Radiology department.
Subaru Loves to Care
In June, we had the pleasure of attending the Subaru Loves to Care event at Subaru of Wesley Chapel. Subaru generously presented a $10,000 check to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, supporting cancer patients at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel. Subaru also spread joy and warmth to cancer patients with their gift of 100 cozy blankets, presented to Rebecca Schulkowski, the hospital’s president.
JULY
Health Care Camp for Teens
In June, St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation proudly hosted a health care camp for teens at St. Joseph’s Hospital, marking a pivotal step in addressing the critical shortage of hospital workers. Partnering directly with high school students, the career camp aims to ignite passion and inspire the future workforce of health care.
AUGUST
Ronald McDonald House Press Conference
In August, we announced that Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay is opening a new house at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to serve the growing needs of pediatric families. The new 10,100-square-foot house will be conveniently located above the neonatal floor inside St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, less than 100 steps away from the NICU doors. St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation is proud to support the new Ronald McDonald House with a $750,000 contribution to the project.
SDI Diagnostic Imagining Celebrates First Day of School
We were honored to have been visited by the SDI Diagnostic Imaging team in August, who have been supporters of our Foundation for 30 years. They helped us kick off the new school year, donating much-needed school supplies, including 100 stuffed backpacks for the kids at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. They also hosted a lobby activity for our patients with back-toschool crafts.
SEPTEMBER
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
During the Hyundai Hope on Wheels event in September, Suncoast Hyundai dealers and Hyundai presented an astounding donation of $200,000, benefiting the Bayless Children’s Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. This significant Impact Grant was presented to Dr. Don E. Eslin, supporting vital patient care services in our cancer institute. To celebrate this partnership, pediatric cancer patients dipped their hands in colorful paint and left their handprints on a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. This gift was a meaningful testament to the 17-year partnership between Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local Hyundai dealers, and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
Amazon Goes Gold
In September, we were honored to partner with Amazon.com TPA 1 for the 3rd year in a row as part of the Amazon Goes Gold for Kids with Cancer campaign. To raise awareness for childhood cancer, patients and families from the Bayless Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital spent an unforgettable afternoon touring the massive Amazon facility, packing boxes as Honorary Amazonians, and receiving some special toy surprises from Amazon’s generous team.
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South Announces PACU Expansion
St. Joseph’s Hospital-South announced it was underway with a $32.8 million construction project expanding the facility’s pre-op and PACU (post anesthesia care unit) areas and adding a 20-bed observation unit. The 36,000-square-foot project began in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. The pre-op and PACU project, which will expand from 19 beds to 30, will develop additional capacity and streamline care in the procedural areas. The expansion reflects a consistent trend of growth as the facility has completed multiple major expansion projects during its nine-year history.
Kicking for a Cause
In September, three St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital families were welcomed to Raymond James Stadium for their annual Kicking for Kids event. Thank you to Raymond James and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for teaming up to support patients and families over the last 24 years. Last season, thanks to kicker Chase McLaughlin, the Bucs notched 33 successful field goals, resulting in 33 donations overall to three local children’s hospitals, with $27,500 going to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. During the event, Bucs players joined patients and families on the field to kick their own field goals and take photos.
OCTOBER
NICU Read-a-Thon
In October, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital’s participated in the National NICU Read-a-Thon and placed #1 in the Medium NICU category and #12 overall among more than 150 hospitals nationwide. The 10-day event, led by Babies with Books, encouraged reading to neonatal patients, aiding their brain development, language skills, and reducing stress. At St. Joseph’s Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, caregivers, hospital leaders, and special guests read over 3,100 books to our tiniest patients.
Founders’ Day Mass in Celebration of 90 Years of Care
In celebration of 90 years, St. Joseph’s Hospitals honored its founding and mission during Founders’ Day Mass. On October 4, as part of Mission Week, we gathered in the St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel for a Mass of Thanksgiving, reflecting on the legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, who established St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1934. The celebration also included the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, where team members brought their pets to the courtyard for the “Blessing of Animals” in honor of World Animal Day.
Halloween Celebration at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Thanks to Spirit of Children, pediatric patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital enjoyed a special Halloween celebration in the lobby filled with costumes, arts and crafts, and goodie bags. Spirit of Children also donated nearly $47,000 to support Child Life at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital through their seasonal campaign. Their generosity will support Child Life’s Gaming Specialist program, making the hospital experience easier and more comfortable by providing healing through play.
Car Shows for Charity
In October, Car Shows for Charity hosted their 14th annual Drive Away Breast Cancer Car Show in Palm Harbor, raising $4,400 to benefit Dr. Robert Gabordi and breast cancer research at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. With the retirement of their previous beneficiary, Car Shows for Charity chose Dr. Gabordi –a true advocate for women battling breast cancer and a shining example of hope and dedication – to be the annual event’s new beneficiary. The group is united by one powerful goal: to help cure breast cancer through patient care and innovative research.
NOVEMBER
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s Annual Celebration
In November, the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s got together for their annual celebration reception to learn how their funding of a SpyFi system and two ultrasounds have helped accelerate results and advance outcomes for patients. Dr. Deepa Bhat spoke about how their $395,000 grant has helped in general surgeries, breast surgeries, plastic surgeries, surgical oncology patients, and more throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Retired Physicians Luncheon
The Foundation hosted our annual Retired Physicians Luncheon in November, a heartfelt gathering to honor the incredible dedication and service of our retired medical staff. This year, 32 esteemed retired neonatologists, surgeons, ER doctors, and other specialists joined us, collectively representing an astounding 1,133 years of service to St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Celebrates 50 Years
Hundreds gathered in November to honor St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital’s 50th birthday with a day full of joy, memories, and community spirit. For five decades, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital has been a beacon of hope and healing for women in our community. The hospital, originally known as Women’s Memorial Hospital and later Humana Women’s Hospital, first opened its doors in the fall of 1974 and was the only dedicated women’s hospital in the Southeast at the time.
DECEMBER
Advanced Technology to Fight Cancer Arrives
At St. Joseph’s, installation of a new $4 million linear accelerator continued our commitment to be a leader in the fight against cancer, with features that make treatment comfortable for the patient.
Holiday Shop
Our annual Holiday Shop was hosted last December, creating a magical pop-up “store” where parents and guardians were able to select gifts for children spending the holidays in the hospital, free of charge. Thanks to our incredible community, we provided a private shopping experience for over 140 patient families, making this our biggest Holiday Shop yet. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Amazon, for donating $20,000 in funds and toys.
WANT TO JOIN OUR MISSION?
Ways To Give
There are many ways for our community to support St. Joseph’s Hospitals – including making a donation, participating in an event, starting a fundraiser, volunteering time, and much more. The support of our generous community helps sustain the extraordinary, high level of personal care our not-for-profit health system is known for, and is highly valued by our outstanding team of health care professionals and the patients they serve.
One-time Donations or Monthly Gifts
Community members can make a one-time gift via credit card, check or cash, or they can set up automatic monthly contributions in support of St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
Tribute Gifts
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to preserve the memory of a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or thank an outstanding caregiver.
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Honor the Memory of a loved one:
The loss of a loved one, friend, or colleague often inspires us to ensure their memory lives on. Many people find supporting St. Joseph’s Hospitals is an ideal way to honor someone who has passed away. Gifts made in memory offer a lasting tribute to a loved one while providing family and friends satisfaction of knowing they have helped others.
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Celebrate a Special Moment or Individual:
Whether you are celebrating the birth of a baby, a special anniversary, or commemorating a complete recovery of a patient, making a gift to St. Joseph’s Hospitals is a gratifying way to give back.
• Dedicate a Gift to a Caregiver:
Sometimes words are simply not enough to thank someone who has helped you during your treatment at St. Joseph’s Hospitals or during a difficult time. Making a gift in honor of and saying thank you to your caregiver recognizes the outstanding service that physicians, nurses, and other team members or volunteers provide.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts offer creative ways to support St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation. An individual, their loved one, and the St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation could all benefit at the same time by giving a planned gift. Such giving techniques are called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, win-win solutions are created for families and St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation.
Making a gift now to support St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation does not affect an individual’s day-to-day cashflow during their lifetime, meaning it won’t impact the way they live – either by designating to receive estate assets in the future or by making immediate gifts to us of assets that are “out of sight and out of mind.”
Sister Marie Celeste Society
Named in admiration, gratitude and honor of the vision and determination of St. Joseph’s past chief executive, and in tribute to our founders, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, the Sister Marie Celeste Society is a fellowship of benefactors who have included the hospital in their estate plans. These donors have named St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation as the beneficiary of a planned gift. Such gifts might include a bequest, appreciated securities, gifts of retirement accounts, gifts of life insurance and/or charitable income gifts, such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable remainder annuity trusts.
In addition to making a lasting contribution to our long-term success, benefits of membership in the Sister Marie Celeste Society also includes invitations to special events, opportunities to learn more about the hospitals and a subscription to our newsletter.
Donate Cryptocurrency
Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite cause.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
Whether someone wants to dedicate a milestone birthday or anniversary, train with a purpose for a race, or pay tribute to a loved one, we’re grateful for the support of our community.
By starting a fundraiser, an individual can use their creativity and passion to raise funds that can be
directed to a specific area of need or to wherever the need is greatest. The Foundation can provide an easyto-use personal fundraising page so they can share their story, collect and track donations, and build their own fundraising team.
Event Support
Heroes Ball
The Heroes Ball, an annual black-tie event to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, attracts an audience of over 600 guests to enjoy an upscale and elegant evening to raise support for and awareness of the care available at St. Joseph’s Children’s for our families during some of life’s most important moments.
Fishing Tournament
During our annual Hooked on Health Care Fishing Tournament, anglers compete to hook the longest snook, redfish, and trout in this catch-and-release tournament to support St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
Christmas in July
Christmas in July is a month-long communitywide fundraiser to help raise funds for activities, experiences, and toys for hospitalized kids.
Golf Classic
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation Annual Golf Classic will be held at Old Memorial Golf Club. The proceeds
will benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital. Space is limited to the first 25 teams registered.
Fashion Show
Our annual Holiday Fashion Show is sure to put you in the holiday spirit with the stunning fashions provided by Dillard’s International Plaza. Featuring entertainment and professional dancers, this stylish production has continued to be one of the most sought-after holiday traditions in Tampa Bay.
Giving Societies
St. Joseph’s Hospitals rely on philanthropic support to enhance our ongoing ability to meet the many and changing health care needs of our community. Join a dynamic group of like-minded, generous individuals, organizations, and businesses who help support our shared vision for a healthy and robust community. We are grateful for the investment in the health and wellbeing of our neighbors, and for helping St. Joseph’s provide the specialized care for which we are known.
Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s
With the mission to change and save lives in the Tampa Bay community, the Philanthropic Women of St. Joseph’s is a leadership network of communityminded women who invests annual membership gifts to support the health of women, children, and families at St. Joseph’s Hospitals.