Lee Health Foundation

08/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming Caroline Vives-Vietri to Lee Health Foundation as Associate Director of Development!

Caroline brings a wealth of experience in donor engagement, fundraising, nonprofit leadership, volunteer management, and community relations. In her new role, she will help strengthen philanthropic support for Lee Health's mission and strategic priorities while building meaningful relationships with donors and community partners.

Caroline joins us from the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association and currently serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

We're excited to have Caroline on our team and look forward to the impact she'll help make for healthcare in our region.

08/14/2026

Sometimes the best days end with dirty shoes, sore muscles, and full hearts.

Our team recently volunteered at ECHO Global Network, where we spent the day supporting efforts that help combat food insecurity around the world through sustainable agriculture education and innovation.

Whether we were harvesting, planting, clearing, or learning, every project helped contribute to ECHO's global mission.

As Anne Frazier put it:
"What a difference we made together! By the end of the day, we were dirty, sweaty, dehydrated and definitely ready for a shower, but we also left with new knowledge, great memories, and full hearts."

We're grateful for the chance to serve our community and support organizations making a difference worldwide. 🌱

08/04/2026

Bon voyage 🛳️, off to Camp Boggy Creek these kiddos go!

Yesterday we celebrated these incredible kids heading off to Camp Boggy Creek for a time of adventure, fun, and friendship, all in a medically safe environment designed for children with serious illnesses. 💙

Thank you to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Barry and his generous donation of stuffed animals, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Lee County Inc., and the Lee Health Foundation for ensuring this cruise-themed send-off party was smooth sailing! 🌊

08/04/2026

Go, Rachel, go! 🔔💙

After being diagnosed with Wilms tumor in October 2025, 8-year-old Rachel has officially completed treatment!

Surrounded by friends and family, she celebrated this incredible milestone with an enthusiastic bell ringing, plenty of pink, and her favorite potato chips (which didn’t stay unopened very long…)

Congratulations, Rachel! We can't wait to see all that's ahead for you! 👏

08/03/2026

During Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, we're proud to recognize the impact of Southwest Florida Children's Charities, whose generosity helps make exceptional pediatric vision care possible through the SWFL Children's Charities Eye Center at Lee Health Golisano Children's Hospital.

Thanks to community partners like SWFL Children's Charities, local children and families have access to specialized ophthalmology care close to home, right here in Southwest Florida.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and well-being of our region's children. 💙

Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

08/03/2026

Nothing makes us smile more than seeing these campers off to Camp Boggy Creek. 💙

Through Barbara's Friends, donor support helps provide life-changing opportunities for children with cancer and blood disorders to experience adventure, friendship, and joy in a medically safe environment.

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

We’re ready 🎙️🩺

Dr. Darren Rohan, medical director of thoracic surgery at Lee Health and cardiothoracic surgeon, was among the first in the nation to utilize the da Vinci® robotic system for thoracic surgery, so we’ll have plenty to discuss in this documentary.

Get to know Dr. Rohan 🔗 https://www.leehealth.org/find-a-doctor/darren-rohan

07/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Subaru of Fort Myers for their generous support of Lee Health Cancer Institute through the Subaru Share the Love Campaign!

Their gift of $39,000+, along with care blankets and care kits for patients, is helping bring comfort to patients and advanced cancer care to our community. Together, we're making a meaningful difference for patients and families right here in Southwest Florida.

07/13/2026

Big ideas for Cape Coral start with investing in people.

The opening of the new GME Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Clinic represents five years of growth in Graduate Medical Education at Cape Coral Hospital and another step toward strengthening healthcare for our entire Southwest Florida community.

Because of the generosity of local donors, more physicians can train, learn, and ultimately care for patients right here in our community.

When we invest in medical education, we invest in:
✅ Access to care
✅ The future healthcare workforce
✅ Stronger communities
✅ Better health outcomes for local families

This clinic is an important milestone, but it's only one step toward what's possible. We have big plans for Cape Coral, and we're grateful for the donors helping make them a reality!