A Celebration of Generosity
Baptist Health Foundation Honors Esteemed Philanthropists


Bill & Gladis Duquette, Leif & Ava Gunderson, JD & Krissy Ducanes, and Shannan & Salvatore Finocchiaro
There was an abundance of gratitude and appreciation at Baptist Health Foundation’s annual “A Celebration of Generosity” November 29 at Coral Gables Country Club, where many of Baptist Health South Florida’s greatest supporters were honored for their commitment to the not-for-profit healthcare system and its ability to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare to all. The honorees have generously supported the organization with gifts ranging from $10,000 to over $5 million.
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German Leiva, Priscilla Andrulonis, Maria Levia, and Tony Andrulonis
Karel Foti, Mark Miggins, and Jane Alonso
Mary & Humberto Gonzalez, and Lourdes Machado & Nestor Machado, Sr.
Gloria Escobar and Matthew Devine
Gloria Vasta Lewis
John & Gloria Zaldivar and Glenn & Jaye Huber
Baptist Health Leadership toasting their esteemed donors
Roberta Stokes, Warren Whisenant, and Danette Gossett
Juan Antonio and Teresita Michelena
Tomas Erban, Baptist Health Foundation Board Chair; Sara Sciambi representing The Miami HEAT; Brian E. Keeley, President and CEO of Baptist Health; Robert P. Cole, Esq.; Lani Kahn Drody representing Susan and the late Larry Kahn; Richard Wieder representing the Shawnn Renee Charitable Fund; and Bill Banchs, Baptist Health Foundation CEO emeritus
Rudy Kranys, Baptist Health Foundation Board Chair emeritus, and Lois Russell
Matthew Devine and Ricardo Cury, M.D.
Cindy & Richard Barbara
Doug Mayer, Sarah Cizmas, Capt. Skip Bradeen, Gerald & Janet Case, Vinnie Feola, Betty Anne Schilling, Lisa Bradeen, and Christina & Russ Steele
Glenn & Jaye Huber
Josie Wang and Iliana Mason
Lourdes Machado & Nestor Machado, Sr.
Christian Guzman and Nancy Ameglio
Frank Gaviria and Christine Martinez
Betty Thomas, Damaris & Henry Haegele, and Helen Jackson
Irma & Billy Baldwin
Karl Cetta, Alysa Herman, M.D., and Scott Weston
Lazaro & Nilia Milton
Maria Cristina Miranda, Norma Ryder, and Eduardo Rubio
William Murphy and Paul Skoric
Charlene & Tym Tombar
Cathy Alexander
Baptist Health Foundation Board Chair Tomas Erban shared the organization’s hope to inspire philanthropy in anyone who interacts with the Foundation, through a powerful and pervasive culture of kindness, generosity and gratitude.
Brian E. Keeley, President and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida, spoke about the challenges in the healthcare industry and how generosity is making an increasingly important difference at Baptist Health. “Shrinking margins and lower reimbursements continue to impact our bottom line,” said Keeley. “We don’t expect the challenges in our industry to go away, so your continued generosity will enable us to tackle them head-on, and continue to make a difference in the lives of those who matter most – our patients.”
The evening came to a close when Baptist Health Foundation CEO emeritus Bill Banchs invited Baptist Health’s senior executive team to the stage for a toast in honor of the esteemed donors.
The Celebration of Generosity was sponsored in part by Vedanta Capital and Brandes Investment Partners.
To learn how you can make a difference, visit BaptistHealth.net/Foundation or call 786-467-5400.