Jupiter Medical Center Black-Tie Ball a Big Apple Success

PALM BEACH, FL (April 12, 2017) – On April 1st Jupiter Medical Center returned to The Breakers, Palm Beach for their 41st Annual Black-Tie Ball presented by Sheridan, An Envision Healthcare Company. Chairing this year’s Ball were, Jupiter residents, Dr. Lee Fox, Chief of Radiology at Jupiter Medical Center and his beautiful wife Shari. Guests enjoyed a New York State of Mind, complete with video mapping of Times Square, Manhattan skylines, and a Little Italy after party. Adding to the Big Apple ambiance, guests were treated to a performance by Michael Cavanaugh, star of Billy Joel’s Tony Award winning Broadway Musical Movin’ Out.

The evening was a tremendous success, raising nearly $900K for the Comprehensive Cancer Program at Jupiter Medical Center, which included three exclusive naming opportunities offered in the live auction, at the new $50M Anderson Family Cancer Institute coming to Jupiter Medical Center. The funds raised will help provide the most advanced cancer care by combining clinical excellence, a growing cadre of fellowship trained physicians, cutting-edge technology and integrative support services.

About the Sponsors

Platinum sponsors: The Lawrence J. & Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.

Diamond sponsors: NuVista Instituter for Healthy Living and Diane and James Perrella.

Gold Sponsors: Advanced Oncotherapy, Bebe Foundation, Carlton Fields, Chiapparone Family, Marty and Tesa Dytrych, Foley & Lardner, LLP, Jupiter Imaging Associates, Leo, Claire and Robert Addenbaum Foundation, Bert and Mary Lou Kennedy, Developers of 625 Flagler Drive, Thomas C. Quick and Michael McCloskey, Richard C. Stoddard, and TD Bank.

Silver Sponsors: Cancer Center of South Florida, Cerner, Davis Stokes Collaborative Architects, Roberta & Harvey Golub, Heart Care Imaging, Inc., Dr. Ryan & Shana Simovitch, Stephen Boruff, A1A Architects + Planners, Inc., Joe & Maggie Taddeo, TechnoMarine, Valic.

Underwriting Partners: Accountable Care Hospitalist Group: Drs. Aden, Nemet, Mubaidin & Ahmed, Michael & Janice Barry, Black Diamond General Contracting, Jupiter Imaging Associates, Inc., Jupiter Medical Center Auxiliary, Knight Corporations, Omnicom Group, St. George’s University.

Exclusive Fashion and Jewelry Sponsor: Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens.

Exclusive Magazine Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated.

Live auction donors: 1000 North, Kleinfeld Bridal, and Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens.

Philanthropic Supporters: Herbert & Karen Baum, Boston Private Wealth, Crowe Horwath LLP, John & Susan Domenico, First Republic Bank, Gilbane Building Company, GO-SB, Eva Hoard & Norman Young, Andrew & Erica Howat, John & Kathy Kavanagh, William & Mary Kerr, Loggerhead Marina, Mario Ludmer, MD, Mercer, Anthony Pace/Lindberg & Ripple, Charles & Tamera Pompea, Riviera Beach Marina Village, Kitty & Larry Silverstein, Ed & Barbara Sullivan, The Ann K. & Douglas S. Brown Family Foundation, The Greenfield Group, The LaBonte Family Foundation.

Donors: Warren & Martha Halle, Ned Jannotta, Michael & Marilyn Reilly, Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates, Abe Szmukler, Vero Insurance

About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

The Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of Jupiter Medical Center, is dedicated to obtaining philanthropic resources to fulfill the critical healthcare needs of our rapidly growing community. Revenues generated through tax-deductible contributions are reinvested in Jupiter Medical Center for new technologies, innovative programming, sophisticated outreach and enhanced facilities to sustain a healthy community.

About Jupiter Medical Center

A not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center consisting of 207 private acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women’s health, weight management and men’s health.

Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians and 640 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center continues to perform in the top 10% of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com

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