From Good to Great 2019: Grand Gala

On March 16, 2019, we celebrated our

Grand Gala, bringing more than 2,000 guests to the newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center Ballroom and raising more than $6.7 million. Presented by title sponsor MEDNAX Health Solutions Partner, it was the largest social and fundraising event in the organization’s history, with proceeds uniquely benefiting the Baptist Health cause of each gala-goer’s choice – including Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, or any of our healthcare organization’s 10 hospitals and clinical, community or educational programs from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach.

Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated singer and pianist dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” proudly served as The Grand Gala’s headline entertainer, and captivated guests with a 45-minute performance of iconic songs, including “New York, New York,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” and “Our Love is Here to Stay.”

But behind the big party, the musical entertainment and all the glitz and glam is the why – our why. Why we do what we do, why philanthropy is important, why the support of our community matters.

Brian E. Keeley, Baptist Health President and CEO and Grand Gala co-chair stated during the event that

“philanthropy allows us to continue to provide the latest, most innovative technology, such as proton therapy, robotics, and new MRI radiation therapy, and to house them in attractive, patient-friendly surroundings. Simply stated, philanthropy allows us to transition from ‘good’ to ‘great,’ and can make the difference between excellent care and extraordinary care.”

Baptist Health strives to be the preeminent healthcare provider in the communities we serve and the organization that people instinctively turn to for their healthcare needs. Our patients give us purpose, our community provides us with extraordinary support through generosity and the drive to make a difference is what inspires us every day.

We wish to thank and acknowledge all the generous sponsors of the 2019 Grand Gala!

SAVE THE DATE–MARCH 2021

2019 GRAND GALA GIFT DESIGNATIONS

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP: Benefiting the Medical Staff Well-Being Fund.

BAPTIST HOSPITAL: The Baptist Health Renovation Fund will support the renovation of the hospital’s main entrance and lobby, neonatal intensive care unit and surgical suites.

BAPTIST OUTPATIENT SERVICES: Supporting the implementation of telehealth solutions and the addition of a behavioral health navigator.

BETHESDA HOSPITAL: Supporting the continuation of and expanded access to compassionate, superior care.

DOCTORS HOSPITAL: Benefiting groundbreaking scientific research initiatives that are critical to the pioneering of improvements in patient care.

FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: A philanthropic goal of $15 million was set to contribute to the total $40 million to build an entirely new hospital, after the original was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL: Supporting upgrades to the emergency department equipment, including Stryker wheelchairs and stretchers, portable patient monitors and a chest compression system to treat sudden cardiac arrest patients.

MARINERS HOSPITAL: Focused on expanding the emergency center to help maximize efficiency, meet growing patient demand and reduce wait times, including the creation of a space where patients with minor illnesses and injuries can be more quickly treated and released. MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE: Benefiting groundbreaking cancer research and scientific innovation to help accelerate the discovery of new treatments, technologies and techniques across the continuum of cancer care.

MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE: Supporting the Vision for Discovery and Innovation campaign, which aims to advance the newest and most important techniques in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

MIAMI ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE: Helping fund research and education to pioneer improvements in orthopedic care and patients’ quality of life through scientific research.

SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL: Raising funds to move and expand The Center for Spine Care at South Miami Hospital.

WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL: Supporting the expansion of Graduate Medical Education, Nursing & Allied Education, and Advanced Practice programs across the system, in addition to helping recruit, train and retain future clinicians and enhance training programs.

Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, fivetime Grammy-nominated singer and pianist