Fall 2014 - Baptist Health South Florida

FOUNDATION
NEWS
Fall 2014
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION
Miami Cancer Institute Breaks Ground
Comprehensive cancer center and research facility will be first
in South Florida to offer proton therapy
Construction of the $430 million, state-of-the-art Miami Cancer Institute
at Baptist Health got underway Aug. 8 with a groundbreaking ceremony
on the Baptist Hospital campus. A highlight of the event was the signing
of a steel beam sculpture that will be installed in the Institute.
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Miami Cancer Institute Breaks Ground
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“We offer our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation for the first philanthropic
donation to Miami Cancer Institute, a $1 million gift, and
to Robert and Barbara Gintel for their magnanimous
$3 million gift to support the Institute’s fundraising campaign,”
said Bill Banchs, chief executive officer of Baptist
Health Foundation.
The 395,000-square-foot Cancer Institute, to be
located on the Baptist Hospital campus, is scheduled to
open in 2016. The four-story facility will consolidate
clinical services, cancer research and technology
platforms, including the first proton therapy center in
South Florida. In addition, a brand-new inpatient floor
designed especially for cancer patients will connect
Baptist Hospital and the Cancer Institute.
“Baptist Health is dedicated to providing the best care
for cancer patients, and the world-class Miami Cancer
Institute will be unmatched in our region in terms of clinical
excellence and advanced cancer care. It will transform
cancer care in our community and across the globe,” said
Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of
Baptist Health.
Miami Cancer Institute will provide access to
sophisticated treatments and clinical trials to patients
from the community and throughout Latin America and
the Caribbean. It will be among a handful of centers in
the nation and the first in South Florida to offer proton
therapy, which beams radiation directly to a tumor to
destroy cancer cells while avoiding healthy tissue.
“The new Miami Cancer Institute allows us to combine
innovation and precision in cancer care — from detection
and treatment to clinical research and prevention — in one
place under the umbrella of Baptist Health’s well-known
high-quality patient care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., who
will serve as deputy director.
Miami Cancer Institute will work closely with
Advanced Medical Specialties and leading academic
cancer centers to provide the most-advanced cancer
treatment available.
“We are pleased to have such an esteemed group of
cancer specialists joining this initiative and Baptist Health
Medical Group as founding medical oncologists,” said
Wayne Brackin, chief operating officer of Baptist Health.
Miami Cancer Institute will offer comprehensive
clinical services, including:
I diagnostic imaging,
I infusion chemotherapy,
I bone marrow transplant, and
I radiation therapies, including standard radiation,
Gamma Knife, tomotherapy and proton therapy.
The Cancer Institute will leverage Baptist Health’s
nationally renowned robotic surgery program, with special
emphasis on gynecology-oncology and thoracic surgery.
Baptist Health’s highly regarded Breast Center also will
be a part of the Institute, allowing for the expansion of
services while maintaining a highly personalized approach
to breast cancer patients. In addition, the Institute will
provide special programs and support for patients’ friends
and family members.
Miami Cancer Institute’s 90,000-square-foot research
facility is designed to accommodate space for principal
investigators, researchers and staff to pursue clinical trials
and translational research.
A capital campaign is underway to support the
construction and infrastructure of Miami Cancer Institute. To
become a part of this world-class cancer facility, call Sean
Kramer at 786-596-6017, or email SeanK@BaptistHealth.net.
Signing a steel beam sculpture that will be installed in the completed Miami Cancer Institute were, left to right: William Banchs,
chief executive officer, Baptist Health Foundation; Larry Kahn, Board member, Baptist Hospital; Brian E. Keeley, president and chief
executive officer, Baptist Health; The Rev. Dr. William White, Baptist Health Board chairman; Wayne Brackin, executive vice president
and chief operating officer, Baptist Health; and Leonard Kalman, M.D., deputy director, Miami Cancer Institute.
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Congratulations to New Chairman’s Circle, President’s Circle,
Arthur Vining Davis Club, Tower Club and Century Club Members
Chairman’s Circle members are donors whose cumulative gifts or pledges
to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation have reached $5 million dollars.
Barbara & Robert Gintel
President’s Circle members are donors whose cumulative gifts or
pledges to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation have reached $1 million.
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc.
Arthur Vining Davis Club members are donors whose cumulative gifts or
pledges to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation have reached $500,000.
Roberta & William Stokes
Tower Club members are donors whose cumulative gifts or
pledges to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation have reached $250,000.
Constance & Mike Fernandez
First National Bank of South Miami
Teresita & Juan Michelena
Olga & Carlos Saladrigas
Betty Anne & I.E. Schilling
Biron A.Valier
Century Club members are donors whose cumulative gifts or
pledges to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation have reached $100,000.
Biltmore Hotel
Shaida & Wayne Brackin
Criticare Clinics, Inc.
Patricia Stanley & John Esslinger
Jane & Albert Nahmad
Gail & Bradley Noyes
Ocean Bank
Ophelia & Juan Roca
South Dade Neonatology
South Miami Criticare
The Collection
Turner Construction
VITAS Healthcare
For additional information about membership, please contact Karl Cetta, assistant vice president of development
and physician relations, Baptist Health Foundation, at 786-467-5405, or email KarlC@BaptistHealth.net.
Listing represents cumulative giving through September 30, 2014.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute is the largest and most comprehensive heart and vascular facility in the
region, offering patients exceptional care at hospitals and outpatient locations throughout Baptist Health —
from Broward County to the Florida Keys. With a $100 million capital campaign, the Institute’s flagship facility
on the Baptist Hospital campus is being transformed. The expansion, already underway, will provide additional
space for research, national centers for aneurysm, structural heart and advanced endovascular therapies, and
specialty programs for heart failure, vascular disease and cardiovascular risk reduction. For more information,
call Sean Kramer at 786-596-6017, or email SeanK@BaptistHealth.net.
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A Grateful Board Thanks Robert Gintel
With sincere gratitude and appreciation for his
extraordinary service and support, Baptist Health South
Florida Foundation recently honored Robert Gintel at its
annual Board retreat at Ocean Reef. As one of the most
significant supporters of Baptist Health, Mr. Gintel and
the Gintel Family Foundation have had a profoundly
positive impact on the organization.
A true philanthropist in every sense of the word,
Mr. Gintel is a member of Baptist Health’s Chairman’s
Circle, a group of individuals who have generously
donated $5 million or more. His most recent gift, a
$3 million donation to support the Miami Cancer
Institute campaign, was made in recognition of
Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer
of Baptist Health, and Suzanne Keeley, Ph.D., for their
contributions to the health and well-being of the residents
of South Florida.
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His generosity has benefited initiatives
throughout Baptist Health.
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His generosity has benefited initiatives throughout
Baptist Health. The Gintel Family Foundation
contributed $500,000 toward the purchase of the da Vinci
robotic surgical system for Baptist Hospital. Mr. Gintel
has supported the Center for Excellence in Nursing
Scholarship Program and has been a major sponsor of
the Mariners Hospital Gordon Present Walk/Run and
the Bougainvillea Ball.
In 2006, Mr. Gintel was introduced to eICU
LifeGuard, a high-tech electronic critical care monitoring
system. Intrigued by the technology, he immediately saw
the benefits of the system and the difference it would
make to residents of the Keys. Through the Gintel
Family Foundation, Mr. Gintel donated $1 million as the
lead gift to establish an endowment fund in support of
Mariners Hospital’s eICU.
As a volunteer, he has served on the Mariners
Hospital Operating Board since 2003. He also served
on the Mariners Hospital Foundation Board as vice
chairman and the Baptist Health Foundation Board
as treasurer, assistant treasurer and member-at-large.
His leadership and keen sense of ethics and issues have
been integral to the growth and development of the
Foundation Board, from which he recently retired.
As a staunch supporter of Baptist Health and an
altruist dedicated to the needs of his community,
Mr. Gintel’s many years of distinguished service and
outstanding generosity will be an inspiration to others
and benefit the community for generations to come.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Mariners Hospital
Many members of the Upper Keys community have accompanied family and friends on the drive to Miami
to receive chemotherapy. We understand too well how draining those miles can be. Patients are now able
to receive chemotherapy infusions at Mariners Hospital in our comfortable oncology services suites, allowing
them to preserve their energy for healing and recovery. To support oncology services at Mariners Hospital,
call Wendy Gentes at 305-434-1665, or email WendyRG@BaptistHealth.net.
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B o a r d s We l c o m e N e w M e m b e r s
José Aguirrechu, Richard
Gomez, Hank Klein, Carlos E.
Lowell, Victoria Lowell, Lillian M.
Peters, Frank M. Veloso and
Kristine T. Wenzel have been
named to the Baptist Health
Foundation Board of Directors.
Mr. Aguirrechu and Mr. Lowell
will serve on the Baptist Health
Development Council; Mr. Klein
will serve on the Miami Cardiac &
Vascular Institute Council; Ms.
Lowell and Mr. Veloso will serve
on the Pediatrics Council; and Ms.
Peters and Ms. Wenzel will serve on
the Women and Infants Council. Mr.
Gomez will serve as honorary director
on the Women and Infants Council.
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José Aguirrechu is a principal at
Agora Partners, LLC, a business
consultancy focused on strategy,
execution and operational efficiencies
in healthcare in the U.S. and
Latin America. Previously he was
president of the Americas at
Covidien Ltd., formerly known as
Tyco Healthcare. He was responsible
for managing all Covidien business
units in Latin America and the
Caribbean, including surgical,
medical, respiratory and vascular.
Mr. Aguirrechu is fluent in English,
Spanish and Portuguese.
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Richard Gomez is vice president
and partner at TGSV Enterprises,
Inc., a general contractor/construction
management company that caters to
commercial, industrial, government
and medical clients in both the
public and private sectors. Mr. Gomez
specializes in high- and mid-rise
construction, producing more than
$130 million of construction and
1,000 high-rise condominiums/
apartment units in the last 10 years.
He was recognized as Hispanic
Business Magazine’s Entrepreneur
of the Year (Rising Star Category)
in 2008, and received the President’s
Award from the Builders Association
of South Florida in 2009 and 2010.
I Hank Klein, vice chairman of
Blanca Commercial Real Estate,
Inc., plays a key role in the firm’s
new business development efforts.
Widely regarded as one of South
Florida’s foremost commercial real
estate professionals, Mr. Klein
brings nearly 30 years of market
expertise, having held leadership
posts with Flagler Realty Services/
Codina Group, Codina Bush Klein
Realty and Cushman & Wakefield
of Florida. Mr. Klein also serves on
the board of directors of the Miami
Downtown Development Authority,
United Home Care Services and
Miami’s Performing Arts Center
Trust, which oversees the Adrienne
Arsht Center for the Performing
Arts of Miami-Dade County.
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Carlos E. Lowell, a certified
financial planner with UBS Financial
Services Private Wealth Management,
works with high-net-worth individuals
specializing in investment planning
for entrepreneurs and professional
athletes. Prior to joining UBS, he
served in numerous positions for
Morgan Stanley, including Miami
Complex manager and director of
international accounts at the company’s
headquarters in New York. He also
worked in the Private Wealth
Management Group of Goldman
Sachs. Mr. Lowell is a marathon
runner, certified scuba diver and avid
cook. He holds a fixed-wing pilot’s
license and is currently pursuing his
helicopter certification.
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Victoria Lowell is a client service
associate who works with her husband,
Carlos Lowell, at UBS Financial
Services Private Wealth Management.
Ms. Lowell is also a devoted mother
of two daughters, Madison and
Grace, and volunteers at their school,
chairing various auctions and
fundraising activities. Committed
philanthropists, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell
are members of the Baptist Health
Founders Society and co-chairs for
the 2015 Baptist Children’s Hospital
Ball. Ms. Lowell enjoys spending her
free time at home cooking for family
and friends, traveling, tending to her
organic vegetable garden and playing
with her two Labs, Oreo and Khaleesi.
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Lillian M. Peters, CFP, is
managing director of SunTrust
Investment Services, Inc. Ms. Peters
has more than 20 years of private
wealth management and banking
experience. She is responsible for
managing sales and client service
activities for a team that delivers a
full range of financial services to
wealthy medical professionals
and practices in the South Florida
and Southwest Florida markets.
Ms. Peters earned a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree
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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
South Miami Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
South Miami Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was the first in Miami-Dade County to have
Board-certified physicians specializing in neonatal care in the hospital around the clock Part of South Miami
Hospital’s Center for Women & Infants, the NICU has a total of 49 beds in both its Level III and its newly
expanded Level II Units and serves as a critical component of the hospital’s high-risk obstetrical services. For
more information, call Belissa Alvarez at 786-662-4846, or BelissaA@BaptistHealth.net.
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from Florida International
University. She serves on the FIU
College of Business Dean’s Council
and is a Chairman’s Circle member
of the Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce.
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Frank M. Veloso is owner and
operator of Los Guirenos Inc./Chevron,
a small business held by his family
since 1966. Mr. Veloso attended
Loyola University in New Orleans
and double-majored in Marketing
and International Business at
Florida International University.
Very involved in the community,
he serves on the Miami Sports and
Exhibition Authority Board of
Directors, contributed to the lighting
detection system for St. Thomas
Episcopal Parish School and supports
numerous charities and organizations
benefiting children and the elderly.
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Kristine T. Wenzel majored in
Business/Marketing at Florida
International University. She served
as an executive for Burdines and
subsequently joined Nine West as
sales and marketing director for
Florida and the southeast region.
Devoted to her family, Ms. Wenzel
took a hiatus from the corporate
world to be a stay-at-home mother
of her son, Nicholas, and has served
on several volunteer fundraising
committees to benefit his primary
schools. Ms. Wenzel continues to
support projects and programs
that benefit children. She and her
husband, Peter, are currently
members of the Baptist Health
Founders Society.
MARK THESE DATES
January 15
Baptist Health Foundation’s Annual Celebration of Generosity, at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts
Center. This is an annual recognition event to honor top donors. By invitation only.
January 31
Mariners Hospital Bougainvillea Ball, at Founders Park, Islamorada, benefiting Mariners Hospital Oncology
Services. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/BougainvilleaBall.
February 6
Baptist Hospital “Heroes” Golf Tournament, at Trump National Doral Miami, benefiting Baptist Children’s
Hospital. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/BaptistHospitalGolf.
February 7
Baptist Hospital “Once Upon a Time” Gala, at Trump National Doral Miami, benefiting Baptist Children’s
Hospital. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/BaptistHospitalGala.
March 7
55th Annual South Miami Hospital “Nautical Nights” Mercury Ball, at the JW Marriott Marquis, benefiting
South Miami Hospital NICU Expansion Project. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/MercuryBall.
May 2
8th Annual Pineapple Sauté & Sip “Away” Interactive Dinner, at the JW Marriott Marquis, benefiting
Baptist Health Breast Center’s CareCoach, Survivorship & Genetic Testing programs. For more information,
visit BaptistHealth.net/SauteandSip.
May 16
4th Annual Doctors Hospital Ball, at the Arena at Florida International University, benefiting Doctors
Hospital Youth Athletic Outreach Program. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/DoctorsHospitalBall.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Children’s Cancer Caring Center at Baptist Children’s Hospital
The Children’s Cancer Caring Center, located at Baptist Children’s Hospital, provides care to pediatric cancer
patients whose families cannot afford to pay. For the past 48 years, the Children’s Cancer Caring Center has
opened its doors to children in need. No child has ever been turned away, thanks to the support and generosity
of our donors. The organization is fully operated by volunteers and has no paid staff, so every dollar raised
goes directly to the Center. For more information, please contact Nicole de Lara Puente at 786-596-3429,
or email NicoledeL@BaptistHealth.net.
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South Miami Hospital Golf Classic Celebrates 22 Years
South Miami Hospital’s 22nd annual Golf Classic in October drew
more than 128 physicians and community business leaders to Trump National
Doral Miami. Striving for strokes under par, golfers raised $138,000 to
benefit the hospital’s Child Development Center Endowment Fund.
“We are delighted to celebrate the 22nd year of the South Miami
Hospital Golf Classic,” said Lincoln S. Mendez, chief executive officer of
South Miami Hospital. “This annual event exemplifies Baptist Health’s
long-lasting commitment to providing the highest level of quality care as
well as improving the lives in our community.”
First-place winner was Team Forair, with Frank Clark, Pat Carothers,
Bob Gilardi and Patrick Navarro. Team Planet Golf won second place,
with event chair Billy Baldwin, Alfy Martinez, Eddie Martinez and Dale
Adamson. Running a close third place was Team Bacardi with Eddie
Cutillas, Joe Sanchez, Henry Rodriguez and Carlos Vasallo.
“The real winners of the tournament are the children,” said Carmen
de Lerma, M.D., medical director of the Child Development Center, which
helps infants and children who have, or are at risk for, developmental
delays or disabilities. “All the monies raised today will be used to help
care for our precious children.”
Billy Baldwin chaired this year’s golf classic. Special thanks go to the
tournament’s top sponsors: Gold Sponsor Energy Opportunities Capital
Management, Silver Sponsor Turner Construction, and Bronze Sponsors
Bacardi, Criticare Clinics, Forair, MedAssist, Radiology Associates of
South Florida and Tri-City Electric.
The Child Development Center, part of South Miami Hospital’s Center
for Women & Infants, is recognized in the community for providing
high-quality treatment to infants and children. The Center’s diagnostic and
early intervention services give children the opportunity to achieve their
full capabilities in all areas
of development.
We invite you to support
the Child Development Center
at South Miami Hospital and
help our children be the very
best they can be. For more
information, call Belissa Alvarez
at 786-662-4846, or email
BelissaA@BaptistHealth.net.
Lincoln Mendez, chief executive officer,
South Miami Hospital; golf chairman Billy
Baldwin; and Yerby Barker, South Miami
Hospital Board acting chairman.
Gary Welchel representing Gold Sponsor
Energy Opportunities Capital Management,
with Janelle Welchel and Curtis Williams.
South Miami Hospital Golf Classic Committee: Steve Sirota, Eric Arbogast, Yerby Barker,
Lincoln Mendez, Carmen de Lerma, M.D., Rocky Young, Billy Baldwin, Bobbie Perlmutter and
Charles K. Miller.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Child Development Center Endowment
Under the auspices of South Miami Hospital’s Center for Women & Infants, the Child Development Center
provides multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and treatment to premature infants and children who have,
or are at high risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. The Center's team of specialists includes a
developmental pediatrician, occupational and physical therapists, speech/language pathologists and social
workers. The endowment will support the needs of the Center’s patients now and in the future. For more
information, please contact Belissa Alvarez at 786-662-4846, or BelissaA@BaptistHealth.net.
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Largest Class of Founders
Amidst the backdrop of the historic Biltmore Hotel, Baptist
Health Foundation recently marked a philanthropic milestone,
paying tribute to the largest class of Founders Society members in
the society’s 15-year history. A total of 189 new Founder families
were inducted, bringing total active membership to 970.
The Founders Society is Baptist Health Foundation’s prestigious
organization, comprised of donors whose cumulative gifts or pledges
have reached $60,000 or more. Members include philanthropic friends,
grateful patients, physicians and community leaders who enjoy
camaraderie, recognition and a shared mission, and whose
philanthropic support allows the Foundation to continue to advance
Alex Kotzle, M.D.; Nicole de Lara Puente, director
of development, Baptist Health Foundation; and
Drs. Vicky Lopez-Beecham and Robert Beecham.
Bill Banchs, chief executive officer,
Baptist Health Foundation, with Tower
Club member Roberta Stokes.
Lourdes and Orlando Padron.
Harry Hinckley and Jacquelyn
Hegamyer Hinckley.
Evelyn Budde.
Maria “Maggie”
Miranda.
Maria Nicole Vernace and
Juan Carlos Ventura.
President’s Circle member
Gloria Vasta-Lewis, with
Christopher M. Kraus, vice
president and chief operating
officer, Baptist Health
Foundation.
Martha Clarke.
Robert Korn.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Doctors Hospital
Doctors Hospital is recognized for its services in neurosurgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, general surgery,
minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and women’s health. Its nationally recognized sports medicine program
serves the Miami HEAT, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Florida International University athletics, Discover
Orange Bowl, Sony Open Tennis, World Golf Championship – Cadillac Championship, and Lifetime Miami
Marathon & Half Marathon. For more information, call Belissa Alvarez at 786-662-4846, or
BelissaA@BaptistHealth.net.
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Society Members Honored
medical excellence at Baptist Health.
Major sponsors of the event were AllianceBernstein L.P. and
Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.
Baptist Health Foundation believes philanthropy is more than
donations; it is an investment in the quality of community life.
Learn more about the Foundation at BaptistHealth.net/Foundation.
For information about becoming a member of the Founders Society,
contact Jamie L. Thomas, assistant vice president of donor relations
and Founders Society, at 786-467-5421, or Karl Cetta, assistant vice
president of development and physician relations, Baptist Health
Foundation, at 786-467-5405.
Bernie Fernandez, M.D., chief executive officer,
Baptist Health Medical Group, with Yvonne
Johnson, M.D., and Rosie Fernandez.
Ana and Jose R. Tarajano.
Barbara and Howard Katzen.
Juan-Carlos
Verdeja, M.D.
Deborah Lehman and
Richard Borgus.
Ana Lopez-Blazquez, chief executive
officer, Baptist Health Enterprises and
chief strategy officer, Baptist Health
South Florida; Jorge Plasencia and
Janá Sigars-Malina.
Carl and Carole Geuther.
Donna Abood with Michael and Paula Fay.
Jamie Thomas, assistant vice
president of donor relations and
Founders Society; with Patricia
Rosello, chief executive officer,
Baptist Outpatient Services.
Karl Cetta, assistant vice president of
development and physician relations,
Baptist Health Foundation; with Renee
and Gary Bleemer.
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Congratulations, New Founders Society Members
Founders are generous donors whose cumulative gifts or pledges to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation
have reached $60,000.
Lourdes & Gustavo Alfonos
Anders Althin
Pilar & Oscar Alfonos
Richard P. Anderson
Clare & William Banchs
Maria Lopez, M.D., &
Robert Beecham, M.D.
Risa Berrin
Renee & Gary Bleemer
Neil Boyce
Sharon & Charles Broeman
Suzanne & Don Broyles
Evelyn J. Budde
Rishi M. Burke
Naomi & Mark Calev
Tere & William Canida
Lorena & Wilkin Caseres
Emily & Rudy Cecchi
Balwant & Brandon Cheema
Ofe & Louis Chiavacci
Martha & Dougan Clarke
Alan Cooper, O.D.
Lisa & Christopher Coots
Blanche & Alfonso Cueto
Joseph E. DaGrosa Jr.
Barbara Todisco &
Hassan Dahlawi
Lawrence T. Deddy
Rosa & Carlos de la Cruz
Drs. Rosy & Bernie Fernandez
Lily & George Fernandez
Cindy & Daniel Fields
Nivia & Jose Fox
Alison & Jorge Freeland
Gilda Rodriguez & Jorge Freyre
Rene Garcia
Marla & David Garfinkle
Ella Gelvan
Evelyn & Bruce Greer
Matthew S. Greer
Susan & Alan Habacht
Javier Hermida
Marcia & Harry Hersh
Yvonne Johnson, M.D.
Tere Blanca &
Javier Juncadella
Ana & Manuel Kadre
Barbara & Howard Katzen
Sue & Norman Kenyon, M.D.
Isabel & Kristopher Klotz
Taylor M. Klotz
Therese M. Klotz
Tina M. Klotz
Joanne & Christopher Kraus
Anne & Jan Kruthoffer
Deborah Lehman &
Rick Borguss
Ana Lopez-Blazquez
Jeanne & Enrique Martinez
Gladys & Fernando Martinez
Silvia & Albert Maury
Aislynn Thomas-McDonald &
W. Scott McDonald, M.D.
Maria “Maggie” Miranda
Marcia & Ben Mollere
Kathleen & John Moorman
Susan & Jaime Moreno
Jorge A. Plasencia
Jeanette D. Ragucci, R.N., &
Bartholomew Ragucci, M.D.
Mary & Gilbert Richards
Laura & Jeff Roberts
Evelyn E. Gonzalez-Rodriguez
& Miguel Rodriguez, M.D.
Catherine Anne Regan Roth
Debra Russell
Jill & Howard Schwartz, M.D.
Janá Sigars-Malina
Viviana & Alberto Sirven
Susan & Scott Smernis
Jeanette Stone
Jaclyn & Jeff Taylor
Francine & Mike Tomas
Christina & Frank Veloso
Juan-Carlos Verdeja, M.D.
Stefania Vernace, M.D.
Martha & Frank Voytek
Sharron & Donald Wright
Mardi & Lloyd Zand
For additional information about membership, contact Jamie Thomas, assistant vice president of donor relations
and Founders Society, Baptist Health, at 786-467-5421, or Karl Cetta, assistant vice president of development and
physician relations, Baptist Health Foundation, at 786-467-5405.
Listing represents cumulative giving through September 30, 2014.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Baptist Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Baptist Children’s Hospital NICU provides patient- and family-centered care and has a capacity of 22 Level II and
14 Level III neonatal intensive care beds. The unit provides around-the-clock care for babies with a wide variety of
medical problems. Having a Level III rating means that Baptist Children’s Hospital can care for very sick newborns
who need immediate surgery and those who weigh less than 1,000 grams (2.2 pounds). For more information,
call Nicole de Lara Puente at 786-596-3429, or email NicoledeL@BaptistHealth.net.
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Congratulations, Corporate Philanthropy Partners
The Corporate Philanthropy Partners program is a cooperative effort of community leaders and businesses
dedicated to helping Baptist Health provide personalized healthcare with the latest medical technology and finest
staff. Through the generous contributions of these companies, Baptist Health continues to improve medical
services in our community.
Diamond $100,000 and above
Titanium $50,000 to $99,999
Platinum $30,000 to $49,999
FRED ASTAIRE
F R A N C H I S E D
D A N C E
S T U D I O S
®
Gold $25,000 to $29,999
ER
STAT INC.
An Emergency Services Co.
Wicho’s on the Green
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Congratulations, Corporate Philanthropy Partners
Silver $15,000 to $24,999
Alore Event Firm
Arellano Construction
Bacardi
BenTrust Financial, Inc.
Coral Gables Community
Foundation, Inc.
Criticare Clinics, Inc.
Energy Opportunities Capital
Management
Falk, Waas, Hernandez, Cortina,
Solomon & Bonner, P.A.
Florida Blue
Gossett Marketing
Communications Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Hirayama Investments, LLC
Miami Dolphins Foundation
Pathology Associates of
South Miami
ProAssurance Corporation
Regis Corporation
Republica LLC
Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland
TD Bank
The Ticket Radio
Tiffany & Co.
Tri-City Electric Company, Inc.
VITAS Healthcare
Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy,
& Ford, P.A.
Bronze $10,000 to $14,999
All Star Recruiting
AllianceBernstein L.P.
Allianz Global Investors Capital
Anesthesia Associates of
Greater Miami, P.A.
Aon
AvMed Health Plans
Bank of America
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Celebrity Cruises
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Economy Party & Tent Rental
Evensky & Katz Wealth
Management
Express Travel
Florida Panthers
Floridean Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
FPL
Galaxy Productions
Healthcare Appraisers, Inc.
IDB Bank
LAN Airlines
Media Counselors
MGE Architects
PGA Tour
ProAfrica a division of
Protravel International
Rene Ruiz
Riviera Health Resort
Ryder Systems, Inc.
Sage Advisory Services, Ltd. Co.
Siemens/Med-Lab
United Capital Markets, Inc.
Becoming a member of the Corporate Philanthropy Partners program is an investment that will showcase
your company as a leader in the community and with Baptist Health. Your generous contributions will allow us
to help Baptist Health facilities keep pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge
research and offer continuing education opportunities to our medical staff.
Through an annual consolidated request for financial support, our Corporate Partners program eliminates
multiple requests for sponsorship of the Foundation’s many events and other philanthropic opportunities.
Partnerships can be customized to your organization’s philanthropic or marketing interests, and offer prestigious
benefits, which may include recognition in Foundation newsletters, recognition on Donor Walls at the seven
hospitals, signage at our corporate office, and recognition on the Baptist Health Foundation website and at
various fundraising events, as well as through lists of Corporate Partners shared quarterly with all Baptist Health
leaders and Board members. Our Corporate Partners also receive customized tours of Baptist Health facilities,
invitations to special events and networking opportunities, and more. The annual contribution levels are
Diamond, Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Baptist Health Foundation also offers a` la carte
sponsorship opportunities for specific fundraising events and programs.
We invite you to support the Corporate Philanthropy Partners program and Baptist Health’s tradition of
providing outstanding healthcare services by participating in our upcoming fundraising events. For more
information, contact Laura Denoux at 786-467-5404 or LauraDen@BaptistHealth.net.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Homestead Hospital
Speediatrics, the Betty Jane France Children’s Emergency Center at Homestead Hospital, is a dedicated pediatric unit
founded by the chairwoman of The NASCAR Foundation. The Emergency Center sees nearly 30,000 children per
year and is the only one in south Miami-Dade County dedicated to pediatrics. It features a pediatric trauma room
where the most severely ill or injured children can be stabilized. To help the children at Homestead Hospital, call
Wendy Gentes at 786-243-8531, or email WendyRG@BaptistHealth.net.
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Young Philanthropists
Enjoy an Artful Evening
Rudy Kranys, co-chair, 2014 Baptist Health Philanthropist Club
campaign; Maritza Bosch; Joseph Buchanan, co-chair, 2014
Baptist Health Philanthropist Club campaign; and Pete
Blackwell, general manager of Mercedes-Benz Cutler Bay.
Philanthropist Club
Gains Momentum
Baptist Health Foundation is pleased to announce the
results of the 2014 Philanthropist Club campaign. More
than 5,400 employees contributed via payroll deduction,
PTO hours and/or credit card payments, making it the most
successful campaign to date and raising participation to
37 percent of Baptist Health employees overall. More
than $210,500 was raised and designated to 37 various
funds. The Sunshine Fund was the greatest recipient of
the campaign, receiving $48,126.48 from employees.
On August 5, Maritza Bosch, administrative assistant
III for Congregational Health, won the grand prize raffle
drawing: a two-year lease on a Mercedes-Benz CLA250,
generously donated by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables/
Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. The prize also included a
$7,500 cash option in lieu of the car lease. “I have never
won anything — ever, so I was very, very pleasantly
surprised,” said Ms. Bosch, who chose the cash option
and expressed her gratitude for the financial blessing.
The Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health’s
20 Something group recently held their first event at
The Hangar Gallery in Wynwood. Members
enjoyed refreshments while listening to the DJ spin
his tunes. The event featured up-and-coming local
young graffiti artist Rey Jaffet who has sold several
of his paintings to the Miami HEAT players.
The Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health is
a dynamic group of young leaders committed to
promoting the health and
well-being of the South
Florida community through
Baptist Health hospitals.
Members include physicians,
attorneys, entrepreneurs and
community leaders, age 49
and younger. If you are
interested in joining, please
contact Lisette Mocega at
786-527-9215, or email
LisetteM@BaptistHealth.net. Local graffiti artist
Rey Jaffet.
Francia Cordero, Pedro Garcia, Alexandria Delgado,
Vicente Garcia, Ylenia Riesgo.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
South Miami Hospital — Adolescent Bariatric Program
The Weight-loss Surgery Program offers a comprehensive approach to bariatric surgery for adolescents,
including psychological evaluation and counseling before and after surgery. Many teens who meet the health
conditions are precluded from the program because their families are underinsured or have no insurance.
Under the leadership of Anthony Gonzalez, M.D., the program will identify and underwrite the cost of the
surgery and treatment for three to five adolescents with the requisite economic need. For more information,
contact Belissa Alvarez at 786-662-4846, or BelissaA@BaptistHealth.net.
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Giving at Year-end Benefits You and Baptist Health
The end of the year is traditionally a time to
review financial matters and reflect on your
philanthropic goals. With careful consideration to
the structure and timing of your donations, you
may find that you can make more rewarding and
meaningful gifts.
What Should You Give?
There is no easier way to obtain a charitable
deduction for 2014 — and support Baptist Health
Foundation at the same time — than by writing a
check. Make sure your envelope is postmarked by
Wednesday, Dec. 31. By meeting that deadline, it is
possible to eliminate income tax on up to 50 percent
of your taxable income. Excess charitable deductions
can be carried forward for up to five years.
Whether you have gained or been hard-hit by
fluctuations in the stock market, gifts of securities —
appreciated or depreciated — can ease your tax burden.
If you have owned a stock for more than one year,
donating it to Baptist Health Foundation offers you a
two-fold tax savings. First, you avoid capital gains tax
on the increased value of the gifted securities. Second,
you receive a tax deduction for the full fair-market
value on the date of the gift, up to 30 percent of your
adjusted gross income, with an additional five-year
carry forward.
If you own securities that have decreased in value,
consider selling those securities and making a
charitable gift of all or a portion of the cash proceeds.
This process results in a charitable deduction, as well
as a loss for tax purposes.
Charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder
trusts allow you to receive lifetime income when
donating to the Foundation. You can transfer cash or
securities now and receive an immediate income tax
deduction and a guaranteed lifetime income. This
income can be paid to you and/or a loved one for life
or a specified period, after which the assets would be
distributed to the Foundation to benefit the Baptist
Health hospital or facility of your choice.
You can contribute a life insurance policy by
naming Baptist Health Foundation as the owner and
beneficiary of the policy or simply as the beneficiary.
If you name the Foundation as owner and beneficiary,
in most cases you will be entitled to an income tax
deduction limited to the lower of the fair-market value
of the policy or your cost basis in the contract. In
addition, if you continue to pay premiums on a policy
that the Foundation owns, you can deduct the
premium payments.
Charitable IRA rollover, a popular tax-wise
giving option, available throughout 2013, has not
yet been renewed for 2014. We don’t know if
Congress will renew the charitable IRA rollover for
2014. If you are considering a charitable gift from
your IRA during tax year 2014, we encourage you to
consult your accountant or financial advisor regarding
your best course of action.
Why Not Act Today?
As you can see, there are many ways to make
meaningful charitable contributions, which can help
you, your family and Baptist Health. The Foundation
is pleased to provide additional information about
gifts you may be considering. Please contact
Annie Martinez-Lopez, Esq., development officer,
planned giving, at 786-662-8206, or email
AnnaM@BaptistHealth.net.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
West Kendall Baptist Hospital represents the first completely new non-replacement hospital built in Miami in more than
35 years, with surgical, emergency, maternity and diagnostic units. West Kendall Baptist Hospital is Baptist Health’s
first hospital to establish an academic affiliation with the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International
University and house an accredited Family Medicine Residency program. The hospital has achieved LEED Gold
Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. For more information, call Régine Cambronne at 786-467-3401,
or email RegineC@BaptistHealth.net.
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‘Tis better to give and receive
Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? You
can support Baptist Health’s mission of providing
excellent healthcare to our community — and
make a great investment at the same time —
with a charitable gift annuity from Baptist
Health Foundation.
When you transfer cash or securities to the
Foundation, you receive an immediate income
tax deduction and a guaranteed fixed lifetime
income. And when the annuity ends, the remaining
principal passes to the Foundation. Not only is a
portion of these payments income tax-free, but
you may even save on capital gains tax. Plus,
your charitable gift annuity is backed by the full
financial strength of Baptist Health.
So lock in your rate now — and get a tax
deduction for 2014.
Here’s what a $50,000 charitable gift annuity gives you:
Age
*Rate
65
70
75
80
85
90
4.7%
5.1%
5.8%
6.8%
7.8%
9.0%
Amount you
receive annually
$2,350
$2,550
$2,900
$3,400
$3,900
$4,500
One-time tax deduction
(values valid through Jan. 31, 2015)
$17,084.50
$20,252.00
$22,737.50
$25,030.50
$28,286.00
$31,497.50
*Two-life rates are also available.
To calculate the benefits of a charitable gift to Baptist Health, visit the Baptist Health website at
BaptistHealth.net/Foundation, and click on Planned Giving to access the Planned Giving Calculator.
This handy tool allows you to calculate the benefits of a planned gift of your choice at your
convenience. For a no-obligation, personalized proposal, call Christopher Kraus, 786-467-5402.
BaptistHealth.net
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Foundation News is published periodically by Baptist Health South Florida Foundation to inform friends and donors about Foundation events
and opportunities. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Please submit them online at BaptistHealth.net, call 786-467-5408, or send mail to the
attention of Elaine Ames at 6855 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143.
Please write to us at Baptist Health Foundation, 6855 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143, if you do not want to receive fundraising requests
supporting Baptist Health.
EDITOR: Elaine A. Ames; EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Bill Banchs, Régine Cambronne, Karl Cetta, Belissa Alvarez, Laura Denoux, Natalia Ferrer,
Wendy Reilly Gentes, Sean Kramer, Christopher Kraus, Annie Martinez-Lopez, Nicole de Lara Puente, Jamie L. Thomas.
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS: William W. Wilson III, chairman of the Board; Tomas P. Erban, vice chairman; Rudy Kranys, chairman emeritus; Bill R.
Tillett, treasurer; Joseph R. Buchanan, secretary; James W. Harris, assistant secretary; José Aguirrechu, Kenneth Ahonen, M.D., Percy W. Aitken, M.D.,
Richard Alger, Dick Anderson, George Aronoff, Yerby T. Barker, Mark Bennington, Robert G. Berrin, Bonnie Blaire, Robert Burstein, Neil R. Chrystal,
Donald M. Darrach, Agustin de Goytisolo, Liana M. de Mena, William Dickinson, Lani Kahn Drody, Pedro A. Fernandez, Michael Fili, M.D., Karel K.
Foti, Donald A. Gallo, DMD, Ygnacio L. Garcia-Saladrigas, Alex Gierbolini, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Kristina Gossman-Ducanes, Leif Gunderson, Barry
Halpern, M.D., William H. Henneberry, Luis Hernandez, Jay A. Hershoff, Charlotte Althin Hicks, Audra L. Hill, G. Glenn Huber, Lourdes Jofré-Collett,
Lane Jones, Hank Klein, Charles J. Kropke, Jon Landau, Cynthia Leesfield, María Camila Leiva, Carlos E. Lowell, Victoria Lowell, Miguel A. Maseda,
Jo McGregor-Ganus, Cheryl Anne Meads, Jorge R. Mejia, M.D., Juan Antonio Michelena, Patricia Mull, M. Johanna Paterson, Lillian M. Peters, Samuel
S. Porco Jr., DMD, Juan-Carlos Quintero, DMD, William D. Rohrer, Joel H. Schenkman, M.D., Betty Anne Schilling, Emery B. Sheer, Joel M. Shepherd,
Albert Sotero, Patricia Stanley, Jeremy I. Tabak, M.D., René W. Taylor, Eris Thomas, Aislynn Thomas-McDonald, Chip Vandenberg, Frank M. Veloso,
Juan-Carlos Verdega, M.D., Kristine T. Wenzel, J. Scott Weston, Vivian Williams, E. Carlton Wilton Jr., Marta Yee, Roark Young; HONORARY
DIRECTORS: Cira Almeida, William Baldwin, Oscar Barbara, Rodney Barreto, Rodney H. Bell, James Benenati, M.D., James Bokor, Joseph Bolton,
Steven J. Brodie, Daniel Buraglia, Mita Burke, Barbara A. Calev-Moran, James Carr, Susan Carr, Missy Carricarte, Gerald Case, Ray Castellanos,
Mauricio Cayon, Griselle Chernys, Ph.D., Robert Coward, Justo E. Fanjul, Theodore Feldman, M.D., J. Arturo Fridman, M.D., Peter C. Gardner, Paul A.
Gluck, M.D., Richard Gomez, Ghassan Haddad, M.D., Kent Hamill, Ilien Hechtman, Mark Hernandez, M.D., Agustin Herran, Jacque Huttoe, Yvonne T.
Johnson, M.D., Thomas Jones Jr., Barry T. Katzen, M.D., Judith Katzen, Robert Kramer, Samir Kulkarni, M.D., Bruce W. MacArthur, Charlie Martinez,
Fernando G. Mendoza, M.D., Niberto Moreno, M.D., Thomas P. Murphy Jr., Abe Ng, Paula Owens, Arva Moore Parks, Jorge E. Perez, M.D., Jose E.
Portuondo, M.D., Ramon Quesada, M.D., Ramón E. Rasco, Mindy Rich, Ron Robison, David Rosenbaum, Audrey Ross, James F. Russell, Darren
Salinger, M.D., Liz Schmier, James Stewart, M.D., Cristina Sullivan, George Tershakovec, M.D., Henry Tie Shue, Ernesto Valdes, M.D., Otto Vega, M.D.,
Agustin Veitia, Philip Wolman, Lloyd Wruble, DMD, Jerrold Young, M.D.; EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: Bo Boulenger, Wayne Brackin, Bill Duquette,
Bernie Fernandez, M.D., Deborah Figaro, George Foyo, Rick Freeburg, George Geisler, Javier Hernandez-Lichtl, Brian E. Keeley, Ralph E. Lawson,
Nelson Lazo, Ana Lopez-Blazquez, Roymi V. Membiela, Lincoln Mendez, Patricia Rosello, Jack A. Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D.; STAFF: William H. Banchs,
chief executive officer; Christopher M. Kraus, vice president and chief operating officer; Karl Cetta, assistant vice president of development and physician
relations; Jamie L. Thomas, assistant vice president of donor relations and Founders Society; Sean Kramer, assistant vice president of campaigns and
initiatives; Annie Martinez-Lopez, development officer, planned giving; Wendy Reilly Gentes, development officer, Homestead and Mariners Hospitals;
Belissa Alvarez, director of development; Régine Cambronne, director of institutional giving; Laura Denoux, director of development, corporate and event
philanthropy; Natalia Ferrer, development director, campaigns and initiatives; Nicole de Lara Puente, director of development.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information. It is provided with the understanding that Baptist Health South
Florida Foundation is not engaged in giving legal, accounting or other professional advice. For individual applications of the information provided
here, you should consult your own professional advisor.
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation is the fundraising arm of Baptist, Baptist Children’s, South Miami, Doctors, Homestead, West Kendall
Baptist and Mariners Hospitals, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Outpatient Services. All are affiliates of
Baptist Health South Florida, the largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING
TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352. OUR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH-10610. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR
RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION RETAINS 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION TO FULFILL OUR MISSION.
For further information, contact Christopher Kraus or Elaine Ames at 786-467-5408,
or email Giving@BaptistHealth.net.