Funds Raised for New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The sixth Annual Broward Health Ball, held on Saturday, May 12 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, raised $470,000 for all Broward Health hospitals. NBC 6 anchor, Jawan Strader, served as emcee. A special paddle bid helped raise funds for the construction of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Broward Health Coral Springs.
This was the sixth year that the Broward Health Foundation has coordinated this annual event, which has become one of Broward County’s premier fundraisers. More than 500 guests attended the ball, which featured silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and live entertainment.
“This event is an important fundraiser for our community as every dollar raised goes back to benefit the hospitals that take care of us,” said Bob Birdsong, chairman of the Broward Health Foundation Board of Directors. “It’s gratifying to see the outpouring of support for our community healthcare system and in a setting where everyone is having an enjoyable time.”
“It was wonderful to see so many physicians attend the ball,” said Rosy Lopez, event co-chair and Foundation board member. “We greatly appreciate the support from our doctors who work incredibly hard and give their best to their patients.”
Event sponsors included 21st Century Oncology, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Aetna, OK Generators, Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Staff, Turner Construction, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, Mednax, Ultimate Software, DPR Construction, BankUnited, and Cresa.
ABOUT BROWARD HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Broward Health Foundation is the fundraising arm of Broward Health, one of the10 largest public healthcare systems in the nation. The mission of the Broward Health Foundation is to improve the health of the community by providing resources to promote, support and enhance the programs and initiatives of Broward Health. For more information, visit BrowardHealthFoundation.org.
(l to r) Reverend Gary Johnson, Broward Health Commissioner Andrew Klein, Jawan and Yolanda Strader
Many Broward Health physicians were in attendance to support the Broward Health Ball
Broward Health Ball Co-Chairs Rosy Lopez and Bob Birdsong
Dancers welcome guests to the Ball
Skip and Arlene Boykin, MD and chair of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit renovation fundraising campaign at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Heather Geronemus and George Taylor
Stacey Patasnik and the group from American Ambulance take a selfie
Drs. Glenn and Caren Singer
