Jackson Health Foundation’s GOLDEN ANGELS GALA

The sold-out event drew over 700 community leaders raised $4.6 million to help patients in need.

Jackson Health Foundation Board of Directors: Flavia Llizo, Candido Viyella –Platinum Angel, John Diez, Matthew Grosack, Ana VeigaMilton – Diamond Seraphim, Dr. Shirley Press – Silver Seraphim, Charmaine Gatlin and DavidCoulson – Silver Seraphim

Jackson Health Foundation hosted its annual Golden Angels Gala on April 22 at Soho Studios in Wynwood. The gala celebrated Jackson Health System’s army of caregivers, and honored the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group, whose members play a vital role in advancing Jackson’s mission through their philanthropic efforts.

The sold-out event brought more than 700 philanthropists and community leaders together for a spectacular evening of giving. More than $4.6 million was raised during the celebration, which was again hosted by celebrity emcee Laurie Jennings. This year, Ana VeigaMilton, chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and her husband Cecil Milton served as chairs of the gala.

“The Milton Family has supported Jackson for many years. Generous support from our community is critical to ensure that Miami-Dade’s safety net health system has the best resources and latest technology to continue providing world-class care to all,” said gala chair VeigaMilton. “I am grateful for our many generous donors and sponsors and for the amazing doctors we celebrate, the Legends of Jackson, who make miracles happen daily. Jackson energizes hope.”

Laura Komar, Golden Angels Gala Committee Member, and Dr. Tony Chaya, new Golden Angels and Ana VeigaMilton and Cecil Milton, Gala Chairs, Diamond Seraphim
Dan and Trish Bell, Gold Sponsor, Platinum Seraphim
Dan and Trish Bell, Gold Sponsor, Platinum Seraphim
Laurie Jennings, Celebrity Hostess
Laurie Jennings, Celebrity Hostess
Florida National University, Silver Sponsor, new Golden Angel: Indiana Martinez, Rhoda Lum You, Jorge Alvarado, Anthony Berrios, Lina Bejarano-Berrios, Dolly Prestan, Carlos Marin, Loreto Almonte, Yuneski Farradas, Dr. Lourdes Andreu, and Dr. Maria C. Regueiro

The event also honored eight “Legends of Jackson,” doctors who have dedicated their time and talent to the health system for decades. The honorees were Dr. Eduardo Bancalari, neonatology, Holtz Children’s Hospital; Dr. Patricia “Patty” Byers, trauma surgery/critical care medicine, Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial; Dr. G. Patricia “Patti” Cantwell, pediatric critical care, Holtz Children’s Hospital; Sir Dr. Gaetano Ciancio, transplant surgery, Miami Transplant Institute; Dr. Barth Green, neurosurgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital, founder, The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis; Dr. Roberto Heros, neurosurgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital; Dr. Alan Livingstone, surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital; and Dr. Tomas Salerno, cardiothoracic surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital. ”

“Jackson Health Foundation’s support is vital to our success,” said Jackson Health System CEO Carlos A. Migoya. “As a team, we combine three vital ingredients: strategic operations that are clinically and fiscally responsible, taxpayer ownership that provides supplemental funding to preserve our historic community mission, and passionate philanthropic supporters, whose generosity makes Jackson a national role model as one of America’s largest academic health systems. We’re thankful to our donors for continuing to recognize our needs during these unprecedented times, and for stepping up with much-needed financial support. We are truly grateful.”

Carlos A. Migoya, CEO of Jackson Health System
Ryder Systems Inc., Grand Seraphim: Kitty Dumas, Amy Federman, John Diez - Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Daiana Diez Trish and Eugene Tangney
West Coast University, Bronze Sponsor, Platinum Angel: Marjorie Stone, Ricardo Rodriguez, David Pyle – new Golden Angel, Joshua Padron, Chini Camargo, Victoria Arza and Shanel Demus
Rigo Lesteiro, Silvia Rios Fortun – Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Golden Seraphim, Anabella and Candido Viyella – Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel
Lorena Dotson de Fons and Felipe Fons – Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel, The Collection 2022 Chance Drawing Car Winner
Alec, Diana, Ana VeigaMilton - Jackson Health Foundation Board Chair and Cecil Milton, Gala Chairs, representing the José Milton Foundation, Platinum Sponsor, Diamond Seraphim, and Eric Milton
Alec, Diana, Ana VeigaMilton - Jackson Health Foundation Board Chair and Cecil Milton, Gala Chairs, representing the José Milton Foundation, Platinum Sponsor, Diamond Seraphim, and Eric Milton
Legends of Jackson Honorees: Dr. Tomas Salerno, Sir Dr. Gaetano Ciancio, Dr. Eduardo Bancalari, Dr. Roberto Heros, Dr. Barth A. Green, Dr. Patricia Byers, Dr. Alan Livingstone, and Dr. G. Patricia Cantwell
Remedios and Fausto Diaz-Oliver, Platinum Angel
Remedios and Fausto Diaz-Oliver, Platinum Angel
New Golden Angels: Gianni and Cristian LaCapra
New Golden Angels: Gianni and Cristian LaCapra
Laura Silvers, Chair of University of Miami Board of Trustees and Mitchell Rubenstein
Laura Silvers, Chair of University of Miami Board of Trustees and Mitchell Rubenstein
George and Marita Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International, Silver Sponsor
George and Marita Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International, Silver Sponsor
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Lights Up for Jackson
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Lights Up for Jackson
Mirjam and Dr. Rudolph Moise, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel
Mirjam and Dr. Rudolph Moise, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel
Ellen and Oscar Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International, Silver Sponsor
Ellen and Oscar Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International, Silver Sponsor
Jeannie Etter and David Coulson, Jackson Health Foundation Board Vice Chair, Silver Seraphim
Jeannie Etter and David Coulson, Jackson Health Foundation Board Vice Chair, Silver Seraphim
Hamilton Clark, CEO of Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hamilton Clark, CEO of Jackson Memorial Hospital
Cristina and Ed Joyce, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member
Cristina and Ed Joyce, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member
Thomas J. Simmons III and James Champion, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel
Thomas J. Simmons III and James Champion, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Platinum Angel
Ariel Rose, award-winning artist from Miami and Freddie Colloca, talented pianist and singer

A chance drawing for a 2022 Audi Q5, donated by Ken Gorin and THE COLLECTION, was a highlight of the event. Felipe Fons, a longtime donor, and member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors was the lucky winner. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits,the gala’s Underwriting Sponsor, donated the wine and spirits for the celebration.

Attendees had the opportunity to “Light Up Jackson” by donating to support one of the top public healthcare systems in the nation. Throughout the evening, donors received gorgeous light-up balloons delivered to their tables asThe gala featured a video chronicling the journey of Hamilton Clark, whose life was saved when he suffered a stroke. Hamilton is not only a patient of Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/Jackson Memorial, but he is also the CEO of Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Gregory Irizarry, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member, Ilian Irizarry, Naïve Pons-Barbieto and David Barbieto
Univision Communications: Richard Admundsen, Claudia Puig, Dr. Orlando and Diana Rodriguez, Ania Herrera, Mr. & Mrs. Luis Castro
Jon and Nancy Batchelor, Grand Seraphim
Jon and Nancy Batchelor, Grand Seraphim
Sabrina and Matthew Grosack, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member
Sabrina and Matthew Grosack, Jackson Health Foundation Board Member
Gina, Nicholas, Daniella, and Frank Milton, representing the José Milton Foundation, Grand Seraphim
Gina, Nicholas, Daniella, and Frank Milton, representing the José Milton Foundation, Grand Seraphim
Vicky and Amadeo Lopez-Castro III, Public Health Trust Board of Trustees
Vicky and Amadeo Lopez-Castro III, Public Health Trust Board of Trustees

Platinum Level Sponsors

José Milton Foundation
THE COLLECTION

Gold Level

Trish and Dan Bell

Silver Level

City National Bank
Florida National University
Perry Ellis

Bronze Level

AvMed
B&I Contractors
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
FBMC, Miami Marlins
Turner Construction
West Coast University

Media Sponsors

Art Bodega Magazine
the Miami Herald
Miami Kids Magazine.

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