Donor generosity accelerates progress toward $15 million goal for Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center Program expansion
Jupiter, FL – April 2, 2026 – Jupiter Medical Center recently hosted its 49th Annual Black-Tie Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach, with generous presenting sponsors Linda and John Purdy. The evening brought together philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters for a celebration of the hospital’s mission and future.
Featuring an incredible band, a $350,000 matching gift from the Booth Foundation, and a lively auction, the event raised more than $1.7 million for the expansion of the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center. The Ball was chaired by Suzanne Niedland, daughter of the Center’s namesake.
“The Black-Tie Ball is a powerful reflection of the community’s belief in Jupiter Medical Center and our mission to provide exceptional care close to home,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “The generosity shown, especially through the matching donation from the Booth Foundation, will have a lasting impact, helping us expand access to advanced breast health services and continue delivering the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.”
Last fall, Jupiter Medical Center, the region’s only independent, not-for-profit health care system, announced a fundraising goal of $15 million to expand the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center. To date, the Foundation has raised $10 million toward its goal, thanks to a transformational lead gift from Dorothy J. Thomson whose name is recognized in the Center’s Healing Garden — a serene, restorative space designed to bring comfort and reflection to patients and families.
The Foundation is also deeply grateful for Suzanne Niedland’s generous gift, which will be recognized through the naming of the Suzanne L. Niedland Atrium, a welcoming beacon of hope and healing for all who enter.
The Center opened in 2015, performing 18,000 breast imaging studies and 12,400 general imaging procedures in its first year. Since opening, the Center has more than doubled its annual volume, performing 40,000 breast imaging studies and 32,000 general imaging procedures last year. The expansion will add 13,000 square feet of advanced technology, including three CT scanners, a second MRI, expanded mammography, and a dedicated ultrasound biopsy room. These enhancements will increase patient capacity, reduce wait times, and support earlier, more precise diagnoses—ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated care in a comfortable and thoughtfully designed environment.
During her remarks, Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, expressed appreciation to attendees and sponsors, including presenting sponsors Linda and John Purdy, for their support, noting that at the onset of the evening, the event had already raised a remarkable $1 million. She then acknowledged Suzanne Niedland for her passion and purpose, which propelled the creation of the Center and has now been instrumental in its expansion.
“Thank you to our Ball chair, Suzanne Niedland. Because of her extraordinary vision to build the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, and now to expand it, she is an inspirational example of how to put vision into action,” said Simonsen.
Black-Tie Ball committee members included: Lee Ann and Jeffrey Alderton, Vera Alfieri, Veronica Atkins, Donna DeMaio-Bijou, Nika Ciarfella, Randell and Rebecca Doane, Michael and Terry Dooley, Joel and Nancy Hart, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter and Gil Kemp, Howard and Kerrie Lance, Kelly Luchini, William and Janine Mayville, Alan and Penny Murphy, Linda L. Purdy, Leslie C. Quick III, Thomas C. Quick, Patricia Quick, Dr. Marc and Janna Ronert, Kathryn Lighton Shafer, Dorothy J. Thomson, Dr. Jill Waibel, Marigil M. Walsh, Dennis K. and Roseanne Williams.
Equally vital to the Ball’s impact are the generous sponsors whose support makes the expansion possible. This year’s sponsors included: Linda and John Purdy, The Quick Family, Suzanne Niedland, Florida Atlantic University, Ensemble Health Partners, Patrick and Marie O’Connor, Joe and Patsy Petri, Veronica Atkins, Robins & Morton, Dorothy J. Thomson, The Tiano Family, Kerrie and Howard Lance, Lee Ann and Jeffrey H. Alderton, Michael and Theresa Hammond, Dr. Marc and Janna Ronert, Carlton Fields, Sina Companies, TD Bank, Nancy La Vista and Mark Schwartz, Northern Trust, Robert Stilley and MaryLynn Magar, Mark and Pam Weinstein, Chris and Susan Pappas Family Foundation, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jupiter, SBA Communications Corporation, bfw Advertising, My Personal Pediatrician – Ivy Faske, M.D., Cooperative Services of Florida, Inc., Rebecca and Randell Doane, K2 Real Estate Advisors, Deborah and Dennis Glass, Pioneer Linens, Lisa and Jack Langer, FindAWay4Kids, Jim Cleary, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter and Mr. Gil Kemp, In Honor of Barbara Crowley and Melvina Young, and Palm Beach Illustrated.
The Black-Tie Ball remains one of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s signature philanthropic events, serving as both a celebration of progress and a catalyst for future growth. Next season, the Ball will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
To learn more about the expansion campaign or to make a gift, please visit jmcfoundation.org. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center’s services, visit jupitermed.com, call (561) 263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter or on ‘X’ @JupiterMedCtr.
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