Why We Give
Planning for a Bright Future
“Happy children.” That’s how Linda Brown describes patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. As a longtime Lee Health volunteer, she has devoted countless hours of her time seeing compassion in action. Now, she’s helping ensure that spirit of care endures for generations to come through a planned gift. More
Planned Giving Made Easy
Catherine Noel and Thomas McDonald have each found a way to support healthier lives in Fort Myers with gifts that reflect their unique connection to the care and compassion provided at Lee Health. More
Lee Memorial Helps Fend Off ‘Silent Killer'
After surviving a first diagnosis of ovarian cancer 17 years ago, Anne Nelson learned in 2008 that the cancer had returned. Fortunately, Lee Memorial Health System's Regional Cancer Center was there to guide Anne through treatment of her second diagnosis. "The Regional Cancer Center is a warm and comfortable place," Anne says. "I'm spoiled now." Will you help more patients like Anne receive the compassionate care they need? More
New Surgery Helps Most Frail Heart Patients
Port Charlotte resident Ronald Rousse lives with several health problems, and when a surgeon recommended open-heart surgery, Ronald sought a second opinion and ended up at Lee Memorial Health System for an innovative, new heart procedure. More
Extra Special Delivery
Jennifer Naples was 21 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when her water broke. Admitted to the perinatal intensive care unit at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Jennifer had one goal-make it to 28 weeks so that her son Joey could live. More
Giving From the Heart: Caring for the Children of Our Community
Special legacies are created by special people. Robert Moore and his late wife, Joyce, are two of those special people whose charitable giving comes from the heart- and from the memories they shared. More
Your Gift to Life Brings Payments for Life
Catherine "Kay" Mehler established a charitable gift annuity with Lee Memorial Health System Foundation in 2007 and again in 2008 to help cardiac and cancer patients. More
How One Gift Can Touch Many Lives
Frances Feuchter, a 30-year Cape Coral resident believed to be one of the earliest volunteers for Cape Coral Hospital, died in 2007. But her support of Lee Memorial Health System continues even after her death through an endowed scholarship established by her niece and nephew to memorialize Frances and her husband, Robert. More