Miami VictorCancer E. Clarke Institute 2019 – 2020 Foundation Charitable Highlights 2019 IMPACT REPORT
Philanthropy Brings Joy to Pediatric Patients Miami Cancer Institute has two primary goals: to provide patients and their families with quality patient care and services; and to offer encouragement, inspiration and hope. Nowhere is that more essential than with our most vulnerable patients. This is why everything from the Infusionarium to the “Just for Fun” program focuses on healing, improving quality of life and providing entertaining distractions for pediatric patients. In 2019, Baptist Health employees raised $500,000 to fully fund a new Infusionarium for pediatric patients. The Infusionarium combines immersive video technology with lifesaving infusion therapy, such as chemotherapy. As part of the new “Just for Fun” program, Miami Children’s Museum, Actor’s Playhouse, and many other local businesses have partnered with Miami Cancer Institute to help bring a smile to our youngest cancer patients. Wildlife expert Ron Magill delighted pediatric patients with his visit to the Infusionarium. Spanish music artist Maluma also visited for a laughter-filled afternoon and had the honor of receiving a haircut from stylists-to-be patients as he stood in solidarity with them celebrating World Cancer Day.
Together with the Baptist Health Foundation, Miami Cancer Institute hosted a pediatric holiday celebration for patients, siblings and caregivers. Through the generosity of our community, 50 patients and their siblings received gifts chosen just for them. The Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health (YPBH) joined together to support Miami Cancer Institute’s Better Caring for Pediatric Patients project. This initiative is geared towards improving the experience for our pediatric patients by creating unique ways to help minimize stress and anxiety, while also celebrating those who have completed their radiation treatments. Because of YPBH, over 40 end-oftreatment celebrations have been fully funded at Miami Cancer Institute. Pediatric patients are now able to celebrate completing their cancer treatment by ringing the pediatric gong. The display lights up to the patient’s favorite color. 8
