Lee Health has been the grateful beneficiary of philanthropic support since the very beginning, when community members united in 1916 to gift Southwest Florida its first hospital. In 1995, a formal foundation—the Lee Health Foundation—was established to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help our health system grow, evolve, and deliver leading-edge, life-saving care to our community.
As the Lee Health Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary, I want to recognize the Foundation team, along with the volunteers, healthcare team members, partners, and generous donors who have been the driving force behind every innovation, advancement, and moment of compassionate, high-quality care delivered at Lee Health. The Foundation team has fostered strong relationships and built meaningful trust with donors, stewarding charitable funds in ways that honor donor intent and support Lee Health’s mission to be a trusted partner in creating a healthier, stronger Southwest Florida.
To our donors who share their treasure — no matter the amount — with Lee Health, thank you. Your generosity makes it possible to bring innovative technologies and comprehensive programs to those in need. Because of your unwavering support, Lee Health continues to grow, adapt, and thrive, delivering exceptional care close to home for children, families, and neighbors throughout Southwest Florida. Over the past 30 years, your commitment to health and well-being has resulted in half a billion dollars in community impact.
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To mark this milestone, the Lee Health Foundation has created a special 30th anniversary webpage. I encourage you to visit https://leehealthfoundation.org/30th-anniversary/, where you’ll find a short celebratory video, a timeline highlighting moments of impact, patient stories, and an overview of the many areas and services supported through philanthropy.
Congratulations and thank you to the Lee Health Foundation for 30 years of extraordinary impact and service to our community. This milestone belongs to all of us—our team, our donors, and our community. Thank you for your trust, generosity, and partnership in making Southwest Florida a place where care and compassion come first, lives are saved, and our community continues to thrive.
To learn more about the Lee Health Foundation, visit https://leehealthfoundation.org.
Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA is the president & CEO of Lee Health, Southwest Florida’s major destination for health care offering acute care, emergency care, rehabilitation and diagnostic services, health and wellness education, and community outreach and advocacy programs. Visit LeeHealth.org to learn more.