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Fall 2022

Dear Friend, care by awarding the system with 24 active Beacon
Awards for Excellence in nursing care – more than any
This past summer has been a whirlwind of activity for the other healthcare system in Florida.
healthcare system. Both Orlando Health and Bayfront
Health St. Petersburg have celebrated recent awards Orlando Health demonstrates its ongoing commitment
and milestones. to building patients’ trust, supporting team members
and physicians, and delivering safe, effective and
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in high-quality care.
hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health While our team members are on the ground, living
– Health Central Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando the Orlando Health mission every day, our donors are
Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health South Lake there to support their efforts. From treating the 200th
Hospital, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital and pediatric proton therapy patient at Orlando Health
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg as 2022-2023 “High Cancer Institute (read more on page 12) to the 2,500th
Performing” hospitals in a total of twelve categories. robotic surgery at Bayfront Health, your commitment
In addition, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for to funding top quality healthcare is weaved into every
Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital award and milestone we reach.
for Women and Babies have been recognized as “Best
Children’s Hospitals.” I hope you enjoy this edition of Inspire and take pride
in the achievements of Orlando Health and Bayfront
I echo the pride shared by George Ralls, MD, Orlando Health St. Petersburg as you lay the foundation of
Health chief medical officer, who said “These recent philanthropy that allows us to care for the health of our
rankings further demonstrate that our physicians, nurses communities.
and team members are committed to providing the best
healthcare possible to our patients and the communities Gratefully,
we serve.”

Amid challenges still facing hospitals and staff since John W. Bozard, President
the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Orlando Health Foundation
Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recognized Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation
Orlando Health’s commitment to excellence in patient

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ontent 4 Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in
Central Florida

5 How “Superstar” Aiden Ace Finds Fun During His Hospital Stay
6-7 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Highlights

8 Dunkin’ Restaurants Bring Joy to Local Kids
9 Spirit Halloween
10 Orlando Health Announces Newest Addition to

“Institute Row”
11 Supporting Our Capacity to Care
12 Proton Therapy Center Reaches New Milestone
13 Dinner Under the Stars
14 Finding Compassionate Care Throughout the Decades
15 Make a Difference That Keeps on Giving
16-17 Honor a Caregiver at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
18 Remembering Roy Harris Jr.
19 Tribute Gifts

Recognizing Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month in Central
Florida

This September, our community and valued partners are
recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We do this
not only to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, but to
also raise funds for advanced research and treatments to
help fight the disease.

According to the National Institute of Health, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the
United States. Here in Central Florida, the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children exists to support children and their families battling cancer in our community.

As the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hematology-oncology program in Central Florida, the Haley
Center provides the highest level of care and support to children and families. Philanthropic support is valuable
and needed and allows us to stay on the leading-edge of care by funding expanded research and advanced
clinical trials. Without this support, we would not be able to grow our program and offer advanced treatment
options to local kids.

Corporate Partners Celebrating Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout September, we encourage the community to join our local partners in supporting the Haley Center at
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer through the following campaigns:

Fresh&co Dunkin’ Shake Shack

Visit Fresh&co during the month of From September 14 – 28, guests to For every shake purchased at Shake
September and support the Haley Dunkin’ will be able to donate $2 and Shack from September 26 – 29, $1 will
Center by making a donation at the receive a free Shine Gold Donut as a be donated to the Haley Center.
register. thank you for their contribution. Funds Participating Locations: Florida Mall,
Location: 7728 W Sand Lake Rd., raised through the Shine Gold Donut I-Drive, Millenia, Orlando Premium
Orlando, FL 32819 Campaign support the Haley Center. Outlets, Vineland Pointe,
Winter Park
Participating Counties: Brevard,
Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange,
Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and
Volusia

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How “Superstar” Aiden
Ace Finds Fun During His
Hospital Stay

Sweet, smart Aiden Ace was born on Christmas Day 2015, making him
an angel in the eyes of his parents and extended family members.
Aiden is a gifted child who is always eager to learn new things and
loves soccer and fishing. But, at only five years old, Aiden was
diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Aiden received treatment at the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer
and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for

Children. “I was terrified I’d lose the sweetest boy I know,”
recalls his mom, Sierra. During treatment, Aiden’s daily activities

changed from fun kid activities to receiving needle sticks, lab draws
and medical procedures.

To help him understand his treatment and help Aiden remain the
adventurous kid he is, our Child Life team was there to support him.
Child Life Specialists care for our pediatric patients beyond medicine,
helping them understand and cope with their treatments. Our Child
Life Program also helps kids feel like kids while in the hospital, providing
toys, games and activities for patients and siblings.

During his time at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, Aiden was
particularly impacted by his experiences in the Seacrest Studio at
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, which is an extension of our Child Life
services. It was brought to our hospital through the Ryan Seacrest
Foundation. Our studio, like many of our Child Life programs, services
and events, was funded by generous partners and donors in our
community.

“Seacrest Studio has made such an impact on Aiden’s
stay here at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. It has given
him something to look forward to on a weekly basis,
especially BINGO! Every Tuesday he would get up and get
ready to go downstairs to the studio to play,” says Sierra.

Aiden was involved in almost every event at the studio and even
earned the nickname “superstar” by his nurses for how often he was on
the hospital-wide broadcast. “I think that has made such an impact
on him,” says Sierra. “Even with all the craziness of medical plans
throughout the day, Aiden is able to visit the studio with other patients
and they can be kids together. It creates positive memories for these
kids that are going through a lot medically.”

To support our Child Life team,
visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/ChildLife and make a

donation to help patients like Aiden.

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Children’s Miracle
Network Hospitals Highlights

Celebrating 35 Years of This year we were excited to welcome two new Costco
Partnership with Costco teams to join in the efforts – a new warehouse in
Melbourne and the logistics center in Orlando.
For 35 years, Costco has remained committed to
supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Throughout the month of May, team members worked
through their annual fundraising efforts. Each together, and different departments united, to host
May, this commitment is embraced by all Costco potlucks, fun competitions, dance breakouts in-store
locations across the country including our very own and more! Warehouses even engaged local businesses
Central Florida locations that support Orlando by inviting them to make contributions of all sizes to
Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. The energy in each
location was contagious as teams celebrated each
donation from their members with cowbells and
handclappers.

Together, with the support of their members, business
partners and associates, the teams at Costco had their
highest fundraising year yet raising over $240,000 for
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. Our gratitude goes out
to the Costco teams and the many members who
supported their efforts. Together we are building a
better tomorrow for the patients treated at Orlando
Health Arnold Palmer.

Publix Celebrates 30
Years of Miracles

Since its founding in 1930, Publix has had a

long-standing tradition of being a company the

community can count on. A proud partner of Children’s

Miracle Network Hospitals since 1992, Publix has raised

more than $5.5 million in Central Florida since the

partnership began.

For 30 years, Publix associates and customers have course of 12 days, more than $405,000 was raised for

come together to make a difference in the lives of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

children in our community in awe-inspiring ways, and We’re grateful for our 30 years of partnership and the

this year was no different. When you shopped in stores countless miracles that have been made possible for our

June 1-12, you could feel the excitement as associates patients and their families.

rallied their customers and joined forces to change kids’ We’re proud to call Publix a partner and friend

health. From wearing superhero capes to ringing bells, and extend our deepest appreciation to the many

associates celebrated each donation they received generous associates and customers for their genuine

6 knionswpiinreg-lFivaells20w2e2 re going to be changed. Over the care and concern for our patients.

Miracle Network Extra Life:
Dance Marathon Play Games - Heal Kids!
Distinguished Leader Award

Sophie Sajecki, a recent graduate from the University Extra Life is a year-round movement uniting gamers of
of Central Florida, has been named a recipient of the all kinds (video games, board games, card games
2022 Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished and more) – to fundraise for their local member
Leader Award. Only 29 students were selected to Children’s Miracle Network hospital. We invite you to
receive this award out of thousands of graduating grab your family, friends and co-workers, and join us on
seniors who participated in Dance Marathon at 400 national game day, November 6, or any other day of the
colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. year. For more information, contact Katie Silliman at
Sophie was recognized for making an exceptional [email protected].
impact within her Dance Marathon program, on her
individual campus and for her local member Children’s Sign up today and dedicate a day of play for kids in
Miracle Network Hospital, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer your community!
Hospital for Children. As the 2022 Executive Director for
Knight-Thon at UCF, Sophie led a team of over 100 • Visit Extra-life.org and select “Register Now”
student leaders to organize year-long fundraising efforts • Select your Role (individual or a create a team)
and execute a 20-hour Dance Marathon event. We are • Select Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for
grateful for her commitment to making an impact and
for all she has done to help change kids’ health in our Children as your supporting hospital
community.
• Play Games – Heal Kids!

Show Your Support Upcoming Campaigns

Join us in supporting our Children’s Miracle Loves: August 26 – September 30
Network Hospitals partners in raising funds to Great Clips: October 1 - 31
change and improve the lives of children in our
Extra Life National Game Day: November 6
community.

For more information on the following initiatives,
please visit CMNOrlando.org.

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Dunkin’ Restaurants members who work in their restaurants. We are all
Bring Joy to Local looking for ways to give back and make a difference and
Kids know that these fundraisers are just one way we can
contribute to a greater cause,” says Larry Lemos, Dunkin’
Franchisee.

Founded in 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood
Foundation holds a mission to provide the
simple joys of childhood to kids battling
hunger or illness. Through the Foundation,
local Dunkin’ restaurants are proud supporters
of the kids and families treated at Orlando
Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

By hosting fundraising campaigns such as Iced Coffee Funds raised by national and local companies, often
Day in May and Shine Gold Donut in September, and alongside their employees and customers, help provide
providing grant support and in-kind donations, Dunkin’ advanced equipment, research and programs that
has donated over $145,000 to the Orlando Health allow us to care for local kids in the best way possible.
Foundation.
This September, Dunkin’ continues their
This year, Iced Coffee Day took place on May 25. To support for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer
celebrate the day, participating Dunkin’ restaurants through the Shine Gold Donut campaign,
across our community donated one dollar to Orlando honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Health Arnold Palmer for each iced coffee sold. In total,
Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day raised $30,000 for the kids (see page 4 for campaign details).
and families we serve.

“Dunkin’ Franchisees are local to the communities of the
Orlando market and have all experienced the amazing
work of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, whether
personally impacted or connected through their team

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Spirit Halloween

Spirit of Children is a fundraising initiative through which Spirit Halloween provides fun and
funding to its partner hospitals during the Halloween season. Since 2007, Central Florida
Spirit Halloween stores have supported Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
and have raised more than 1.4 million dollars to help make hospital stays less scary for kids
and their families.

Through their annual in-store fundraising campaign, Whether in the hospital or at home, kids just want to be
Spirit of Children champions the extraordinary work of kids. Child Life staff members and partners like Spirit
Child Life Specialists. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer’s Halloween help kids turn the scary into fun.
Child Life team has been transformed over the last 15 Help Spirit Halloween bring the transformative magic of
years through this generous partner, with funding Halloween to kids across the country.
providing toys, educational items and programs that
help kids feel comfortable during their hospital stay. Cut out the coupon below and visit your local
store to save 10 percent off your entire order
Each year, Spirit of Children brings a Halloween party to while giving 10 percent back to Orlando Health
our patients at the hospital. While the COVID-19
pandemic may have paused this annual tradition, it did Arnold Palmer.
not stop our partners from bringing spirit to our patients.
In 2021, “Spirit of Children Halloween Care Packages”
were delivered to our hospital, containing costumes,
activity books, crayons and treat bags to give patients
a “reverse trick-or-treat” experience.

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Orlando Health “Construction of the Orlando Health Neuroscience
Announces Newest Institute is just one of many ways we are expanding to
Addition to meet the growing healthcare needs of Florida and the
“Institute Row” southeast region of the United States,” said David
Strong, president and CEO of Orlando Health. “We’re
As part of Orlando Health’s mission to improve the health looking forward to the positive impact this new facility
and quality of life of the individuals and communities we will have on our current and future patients.”
serve, the hospital system has revealed plans to build a
new, state-of-the-art neuroscience institute that will The Neuroscience Institute will be the newest addition to
serve patients throughout the southeastern United Orlando Health’s “Institute Row,” located on the north
States. and south sides of Underwood Street, which already
includes the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute,
The Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute is anticipated the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute, the
to open in late 2023 and will be a three-story, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute – phase
45,000-square-foot medical office building located at one of which is scheduled to open spring 2023 – and the
86 W. Underwood Street. This building will be the home Orlando Health Cancer Institute.
to Orlando Health neuroscience service lines including
neurosurgery, neurology, neurodiagnostics, If you would like more information or to learn how
interventional pain management and the Orlando you can financially support this project, please visit
Health Neuroscience Institute Spine Care Center. Give.OrlandoHealth.com/Neuroscience, or contact
Erin Hoover at [email protected].

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Supporting Our Capacity to Care

Thanks to the generosity of donors in our community, Imaging Technology
Central Florida’s only Level One Trauma Center at
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center After the first upgraded computerized tomography (CT)
(ORMC) will soon be expanding. Because of you, the machine was installed, the enhancement in technology
hospital can fulfill their mission to help patients in critical has increased capacity by 50 percent. The ability to
need of life-saving care and clinical teams will have the treat patients and decrease wait times in the trauma
full resources they need to deliver the best care possible. bay and emergency department is crucial. With another
Orlando Health Foundation is committed to raising much-needed CT machine currently on the way, these
$25 million for this vital expansion of trauma care and upgrades enable our clinical teams to deliver excellent
emergency department services. care through quality imaging equipment.

Expansion Updates Leadership Updates

Surgical Suites Kelly Nierstedt, RN, BSN, MSN, has moved to Orlando
Upgrades to various floors of the hospital, in preparation Health ORMC as the new hospital president. With 25
for the overall expansion, include renovations of patient years of clinical, operational and strategic experience,
wings to optimize pre-operative areas. This will allow for Kelly joined Orlando Health in 2018 as the president of
the best patient flow in times of critical need to Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and
maximize efficiency for our trauma team when caring for Babies and senior vice president, Orlando Health.
patients. These enhancements create space for
advancements in future construction phases that will Ohme Entin is now the chief operating officer of
increase the effectiveness of the trauma and special Orlando Health ORMC, responsible for driving
care units at Orlando Health ORMC. operational performance and executing strategic
initiatives. Ohme formerly served as president of
Patient Family Waiting Rooms Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, where she was
The first patient family waiting room has been renovated responsible for leading the strategic and operational
to be a vibrant and comfortable area for family direction for the 84-bed, acute-care hospital. Prior to
members. The space consists of modernized features, that role, she was chief operating officer of Orlando
privacy and technology that allows for loved ones to be Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.
updated quickly by physicians.

For more information or interest in supporting the expansion of the Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health ORMC,
please contact Jordan Shackelford at (321) 843-2477 or [email protected].

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Proton Therapy Center Reaches
New Milestone

The Marjorie and Leonard Williams Center for “While each and every proton therapy patient is special
Proton Therapy at the Orlando Health Cancer and unique, reaching the 200-patient milestone is a
Institute, in partnership with Orlando Health concrete indicator of the valuable and critical service we
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, recently have provided throughout Central Florida and beyond,”
celebrated the milestone of treating its 200th said Dr. Naren Ramakrishna, the director of proton
pediatric proton therapy patient. therapy at Orlando Health Cancer Institute.

Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy This next-generation technology is an example of how
that uses proton beams rather than X-rays to treat Orlando Health continues to bring state-of-the-art
selected tumors in adult and pediatric patients. It technology and practices to better treat our patients.
precisely targets tumors while sparing the surrounding,
healthy tissue, leaving fewer side effects for patients. As Now, a second proton therapy center is urgently
a result, proton therapy is a better option for treating needed. One of every four patients in need of proton
some types of cancer, especially adult cancers near therapy is a child, each receiving guaranteed
vital organs and in pediatric patients whose bodies are appointments for the duration of their treatment
still growing. regimen. As our proton facility reaches capacity, this
creates fewer openings for new patient appointments,
pushing their start-date out further. Without a second
proton center, patients in need of this life-saving care
will be forced to defer treatment until time is available.

Philanthropic support helps the Orlando
Health Cancer Institute grow its services and
expand offerings for patient care. To make a
gift in support of proton therapy, please visit

Give.OrlandoHealth.com/ProtonTherapy.

The Center for Proton Therapy opened in 2016
and remains one of only a few centers in the
United States offering this type of treatment.
Recently, the Center reached the milestone
of treating our 200th pediatric patient,
5-year-old Xander who was diagnosed with
medulloblastoma.

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Dinner Under
the Stars

Orlando Health team members care for patients beyond“ With assistance from their team members, Karline and
their medical treatments. For Karline Brown, a Speech fellow SLP Jennifer Rego hosted the dinner on June 17. A
Language Pathologist (SLP) at Orlando Health Orlando variety of patients with different diagnoses were invited
Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Institute for Advanced to the evening, with a total of 36 guests gathering in the
Rehabilitation, that holistic care involves addressing the North Tower at Orlando Health ORMC. The room was
change in personal relationships when a loved one decorated for the “Dinner Under the Stars” theme and
transitions from a partner or family member, to their new featured high-end catering provided by the hospital.
role as patient caregiver. Couples were seated and served their food by the
Orlando Health outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation
In the clinic where Karline works, many patients are team. With physical therapists there to assist patients
cared for following the occurrence of a stroke, traumatic with adaptive equipment, patients were able to eat,
brain injury or spinal cord injury. Due to the severity of dance and socialize worry-free throughout the evening.
their diagnosis, these patients all have caregivers, often
a spouse or close loved-one, who care for them each The event was supported through a grant from the
day. Fraternal Order of Eagles and made a difference in
these patients’ and caregivers’ lives. For many patients
Wanting to lift some of the weight off patients’ and with these types of injuries, venturing out into the
caregivers’ shoulders and let those personal community can be frightening for fear of feeling
relationships take center stage, even just for one night, different or judged. However, in this unique setting,
patients were not only able to enjoy themselves, but
“Karline decided to host a dinner event. build the confidence necessary to re-engage with the
“For a lot of patients, I notice their significant world around them after an injury.
others become their caregivers, which is a
full-time job. I thought it would be a great Adaptive menus were provided for patients who were
opportunity if we could host a dinner for unable to read, displaying pictures so they could choose
patients and their significant others where their meal independently. The rehab team even
they didn’t have to focus on being a caregiver. implemented the green-card and red-card system used
I wanted it to be an opportunity where they at popular restaurants so patients could signal to staff
could be themselves with their partner, and whether or not they needed assistance, without the
just enjoy the night,” says Karline. patient having to have the spotlight on them throughout
the night.

“The patients and caregivers were amazed, and they
were so grateful because many of them have not gone
on dates for a year or two,” recalls Karline. “Just seeing
their faces on the dance floor, maybe dancing to their
weddings song, was a tear-jerker.”

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Finding Compassionate
Care Throughout the
Decades

For Linda Mason, a trip to Florida was more than a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), Alan went back to living
vacation, it was a place of sanctuary during a grueling an active life.
battle with colon cancer. Living in Louisiana at the time,
Linda was receiving weekly chemotherapy treatments Almost 20 years later, at the height of the COVID-19
and it was the support from her husband, Alan, that got pandemic, a standard blood test screening led to a
her through. Whenever Linda needed a break, a trip to prostate cancer diagnosis for Alan. Wanting to be there
Florida was her escape. for her husband in the same way he was there for her,
Linda went to every treatment, even if it meant waiting
Five years post-treatment and cancer-free, Linda and in the car due to COVID-19 protocols. At Orlando Health
Alan decided to move to Florida in early 2002. The Cancer Institute, Alan began his radiation treatment but
couple sold their house and moved to Clermont, Florida, never lost his vibrant spirit, often exiting treatment
excited about the lakes, hills and nature the area dancing and singing one of his favorite tunes, “Proud
provided. Mary.” Alan is now cancer-free and the couple is back to
enjoying all of the activities their city has to offer.
“We started a new life,” says Alan.
“At Orlando Health, the doctors
Now settled in Florida, in November of 2002, Alan went remember us and they treat us like
to a regular well-check with his Family Medicine we’re family. I can’t tell you how
Specialist at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital. much that means to us. I really
His new physician picked up on an irregular heartbeat believe they want us to be healthy.
and referred Alan to see a heart specialist. They want us to get well and they
want to do the right thing by us,”
At Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center says Linda.
(ORMC), a stress test revealed Alan had a large
blockage to his heart, one that often leads to what is Along with the medical team, Alan and Linda thank their
known as the ‘widowmaker’. This blockage stops the three kids, their spouses and seven grandkids whose
blood supply to the larger, front part of the heart, unwavering support helped them get through each
causing a fatal heart attack. medical journey.

Alan was immediately scheduled for open heart surgery To learn more about how you can support cardiac care
the following morning, less than a week from his original in our community, please visit
appointment. “All of these doctors were right there for Give.OrlandoHealth.com/HeartAndVascular.
us,” Linda recalls. “I just can’t thank everybody at
Orlando Health ORMC enough, they were just so
wonderful.” Now equipped with an implantable

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Make a Difference That
Keeps on Giving

At Orlando Health, there’s a unique way to support our mission and receive income in return.
Through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), you can fund your future while helping us provide the
best possible care for the patients and families we serve.

Creating a CGA with Orlando Health is simple:

• Contact the planned giving team at the Orlando Health Foundation.
• Open your CGA with a minimum donation of $10,000.
• Enjoy an immediate tax deduction and guaranteed fixed payments for life.

Thanks to the flexibility of a CGA, you can fund your gift with cash, stocks or other appreciated assets giving you the
opportunity to lessen your capital gains taxes, while investing in the future of healthcare in your community. Contact
us to learn if a gift annuity is right for you at OrlandoHealthPlannedGiving.com or call (321) 843-9844.

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Honor a Caregiver at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

In February of this year, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg became the latest hospital in the Orlando Health system
to launch the Honor a Caregiver program. This program gives grateful patients and their families a unique way
of recognizing team members by making a charitable gift and writing a note of thanks to their caregivers. As an
organization, this gives us an extra chance to celebrate excellence in patient care and recognize the impact of our
caregivers.
Since its inception, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation has had the opportunity to celebrate remarkable
individuals across the hospital and recognize the impactful, and sometimes life-changing, treatment they provide
daily. The relationship between a caregiver and a patient is a special bond that deserves recognition.

Words of Gratitude for Our Team Members

“ “The nurses who took care of Bob while “ “Dr. Feldbaum has truly amazed me with
in the Trauma ICU were fantastic. Their his attentiveness, ability to listen/reason and
care and attention to him were outstanding surgical skills. After my first office visit, I knew
and compassionate in every way. Having he was the doctor I wanted. I was scared and not
Alzheimer’s, his care was pretty time consuming sure what was happening to my body. He’s been
and strenuous as the anesthetic was wearing off. there every step of the way with this journey
John, on Neuro 3rd floor, was fantastic. He was and now diagnosis. He’s helped me navigate
so attentive and watched out for Bob as he kept facts, answered numerous questions and shared
wanting to leave. All the nurses, technicians, the a tremendous amount of knowledge. I am a
anesthesiologist and the doctor were wonderful. couple of weeks post-op from surgery, and I feel
Bayfront Health has become an outstanding, like a new, pain-free person! He is in my book of
“top-drawer” hospital.” outstanding doctors!”
““

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Gratitude is Healing

At Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, caregivers do more than provide treatment at
the hospital. They also offer the hope and encouragement instrumental to the
healing process.
To show appreciation for the care you or a loved one received, consider making a gift to the Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg Foundation in honor of your caregiver(s).
Your generosity not only honors and recognizes those who provided excellent care, it also allows us to continue
providing life-saving and compassionate care to our community.

SCAN ME

to make a gift in recognition of
a team member who made your

experience exceptional.

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Remembering Roy retired as a Colonel after 32 years in the Air Force. As
Roy Harris Jr. a civilian, he began contributing to the growth of
Orlando by serving as the founding Director of the
Industrial Development Commission (IDC), which later
became known as the Economic Development
Commission (EDC) in Orlando. Through his dedication
and hard work, he helped Orlando to grow and develop.

Not only contributing to his community through his work,
Roy was also known for his philanthropy. He served
on the first fundraising board for Orlando Health
Arnold Palmer, which gave focus to our community’s
need to care for local kids at the highest level. As a
member of the Heritage Circle, Roy made a legacy gift
through his estate to the Orlando Health Foundation to
continue his support of our mission beyond his lifetime.

Remembered for his kindness, generosity and
commitment to his family, Roy passed away on June 14,
2022. He will be greatly missed by his many friends at
Orlando Health, and the impact he has helped to
create will be felt by our community for years to come.

Roy Harris Jr. was a long-time, generous Build a legacy that will last a lifetime
donor to the mission of Orlando Health.
Supporting both Orlando Health Orlando At Orlando Health, our mission is to ensure the
Regional Medical Center and Orlando highest level of care today, while providing a
Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, healthier tomorrow. By including Orlando Health in
Roy’s major gifts touched hundreds of lives your will/trust or designating us as a beneficiary,
throughout Central Florida and beyond. you will be helping us deliver the best possible
care for the patients and families we serve.
Born September 3, 1925, in Greenville, North Carolina,
Roy enrolled in the University of North Carolina at For over 100 years, this commitment to the
Chapel Hill when he was 16 years old, but shortly left his well-being of our community has been at the
studies to enlist in the Army Air Corp Cadet Training center of Orlando Health’s culture. By supporting
Program at the start of World War II. Roy became a pilot us through your estate, you can help continue this
in the Air Force and had a distinguished flying career. legacy of care into the future.

Roy served in many prominent positions, including We invite you to explore how you can give
commander of the largest nuclear armed bomber unit in through your will or trust by visiting
the Air Force at that time; an appointment to the Joint OrlandoHealthPlannedGiving.com
Chiefs of Staff to serve as the Director of the Emergency
Airborne Communications for the White House under
President Richard Nixon; and an assignment to the 42nd
Air Division as Director of Operations at McCoy Air Force
Base in Orlando, Florida.

18 inspire - Fall 2022

TRIBUTE GIFTS | May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

An ideal way to celebrate the life of someone special is through a gift in their name. Not only does your gift honor
the individual, it also enables Orlando Health to carry on life-saving care for others.

Tribute for Allen E. Arthur Tributes for Imelda B. Higgins
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pulsifer Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Caruso
Tribute for Michael Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Levy
Mrs. Victoria Taylor Ms. Dorothy Randall
Mrs. Patricia Schmidt
Tribute for Dot Bloodworth Mr. Reid H. Sigmon
Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard

Tribute for Valerie Brown Tribute for Wen-Chien Hsiao
Anonymous
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Tribute for Maury Carter Tribute for Prea Kagolanu
Mr. and Mrs. Rafael G. de Armas
Mr. Amit Patel
Tribute for Henry William Cheval Tributes for James E. Owens
Anonymous
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Tribute for Marlie K. Dodson Mrs. Deanna G. Owens
Ms. Sarah Dodson Ms. Dawn Schenk
Mrs. Sandra Smith
Tributes for Scarlett Griffin Tribute for Shiv Patel
Anonymous (2) Sejal D. Patel, MD
Ms. Missy Blackmon Tributes for Mary J. Poston
Mrs. Carolle S. Blaiwes Mr. Thomas R. Baker
Ms. Heidi Centauri Ms. Joy De Jesus
Ms. Beth Davis Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lentz
Ms. Michelle S. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Mannella
Ms. Michele Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Moore
World Risk Management Tribute for Diane Rega
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Moore Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Dustin D. Olson Tribute for Anna M. Snyder
Mr. Karl Ott Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Snyder
Ms. Kimberly Rios Tribute for Kathleen Snyder
Mr. Jerome Chwalek
Tribute for Robert M. Harrell
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Leverett

Tributes for Roy L. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bozard
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hazel
Ms. Karen Thornton Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Scott McConnell
Ms. Kaye K. Woodlief

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