ANNUAL GIVING
Doctors’ Day & Nurses Week Baptist Health’s doctors and nurses are heroes in every sense of the word, and we can’t thank them enough for being true beacons of strength and fortitude as they care for our community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ne of the most sincere and meaningful ways to express appreciation is simply by saying “thank you.” Here at Baptist Health, we strive to make sure our hardworking doctors and nurses know the magnitude of the impact they are making in the lives of those they care for. In support of the 2020 Doctors’ Day and Nurses Week, Baptist Health Foundation launched its second annual comprehensive community mailing, creating a special way for patients to show their gratitude to the doctors and nurses who have made a difference in their lives. Through the mailing, grateful patients had the opportunity to personalize a gratitude card and make a philanthropic gift to the department or entity of their choice in honor of a Baptist Health caregiver who delivered extraordinary care. Patients across the health system used this as their opportunity to say “thank you” and give back to Baptist Health – helping to lift the spirits of our fearless and dedicated heroes and providing them with the affirmation and appreciation they needed to keep pressing forward during the pandemic. As a result of the mailing, Baptist Health Foundation saw a 15 percent increase in online giving and received more than 400 gifts, totaling almost $40,000 – a true testament of the high-quality, compassionate care Baptist Health provides. Promoting philanthropy and creating an outlet for patients to not only thank their doctors and nurses, but also honor them through their giving, makes it possible for them to play an active role in making an impact. We salute all Baptist Health doctors and nurses for their unwavering commitment to the South Florida community and thank the many patients and families who expressed their gratitude and generosity. 14 BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION 2020
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