Lee Health's Golisano Children's Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift from Tom Golisano

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Nov. 21, 2024 - PRLog -- Lee Health has received a $10 million gift from visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and dedicated healthcare advocate, B. Thomas "Tom" Golisano, to support Golisano Children's Hospital and pediatric services in Southwest Florida. This generous investment will advance innovative programs, enhance patient care and ensure access to exceptional pediatric healthcare for families in the region.

"Tom Golisano's generous gift empowers us to expand and enhance pediatric care in ways that truly make a difference," said Chris Simoneau, Chief Development, Marketing and Communication Officer. "Unrestricted gifts like this are rare and provide the flexibility to meet the evolving needs of a growing population. It's a powerful example of how our community comes together to ensure children receive the care they need, close to home."

This gift continues Tom Golisano's legacy of impact on children's health in Southwest Florida. Mr. Golisano is the largest donor to Lee Health, and this $10 million contribution is second only to his historic $20 million gift in 2012, which helped fund the construction of Golisano Children's Hospital. Within a year of his initial gift, the community matched his donation, enabling the 2017 opening of the seven-story, now 135-bed facility. Half of the hospital's $200 million construction cost was funded through philanthropy.

Since opening, Golisano Children's Hospital has provided critical care for the tiniest of infants to the sickest of children and young adults in the region. The hospital has become a cornerstone of pediatric healthcare, offering life-changing programs and services, from innovative technologies to specialized treatments for complex conditions.

This latest $10 million unrestricted gift will empower Golisano Children's Hospital to expand its programs, grow its facilities, increase access to care, invest in new technologies, and develop cutting-edge services to enhance pediatric care. These advancements ensure that families in Southwest Florida continue to have access to the healthcare they need without leaving the region.

The Golisano Children's Hospital team is dedicated to honoring this extraordinary gift by continuing to provide compassionate, exceptional care that reflects the Lee Health mission for the community it serves.

For more information about Golisano Children's Hospital and opportunities to support its mission, visit GiveGolisano.org (https://leehealthfoundation.org/).