DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Yankees Star Aaron Judge Visits Patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
On Tuesday, March 12, Yankees captain Aaron Judge, along with his wife, Samantha, made a very special and heartwarming visit to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The couple took the time to meet and chat with young patients and their families at the bedside, giving out baseballs, teddy bears, autographs, and unlimited smiles all around. It was an amazing experience for everyone involved, and we thank Aaron and Samantha for being such a bright spot for these amazing kids and providing them with a day they will never forget.

 

Aaron is a longtime supporter of children, and has dedicated much of his time and talents to serving as an inspiring role model to youth in his community. The New York Yankees and its owners, the Steinbrenner family, have also been longstanding supporters of the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, and donated $10,000 to the Foundation earlier this month.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Sister Cathy’s Story: Footwear and Faith
As a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, Sister Catherine Cahill is part of the order’s long and rich history with St. Joseph’s Hospitals that began in 1934, when a small group of Sisters (with no prior healthcare experience) successfully launched the area’s first Catholic hospital. Although her calling has taken her all over the world, Sr. Cathy has spent the last 20-plus years as part of the St. Joseph’s family, first as a member of the hospital board, and more recently as a member of the Foundation board, where she has witnessed yet another small group of dedicated individuals make remarkable strides for the health of the Tampa Bay community.
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT
Don Cushing’s Story: I Never Felt Alone
It’s hard enough to be in the hospital dealing with a medical crisis, but when you’re going through it all alone, it can feel even more overwhelming. When Don Cushing started to experience trouble breathing last year, he took himself straight to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Emergency Room. During his stay at the hospital, Don soon discovered that he was not alone at all his St. Joseph’s medical team was there for him every step of the way, both medically and personally, and it made all the difference.
 MISSION
Help Us Celebrate Doctors’ Day by Sharing Your Story
March 30 is Doctors’ Day, an annual observance to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing high-quality health care to individuals and communities worldwide. To celebrate, we created a survey for our grateful patients to share their stories with us, honoring the many amazing doctors throughout St. Joseph’s Hospitals. Has a St. Joseph’s Hospital physician improved your life, or the life of someone you know? We want to hear your stories!
PLANNED GIVING

Dreading Your April 15 Tax Bill?
Reduce it next year with strategies that help advance our mission:

 

Get low: Use your charitable deduction: If you itemize your deductions, you can write off a large chunk of your contributions.

 

Use the charitable IRA “rollover”: 70 ½ or older? Designate up to $105k per year to be distributed directly from your traditional IRA to charity!

 

Buy Low, Give High: Donate appreciated stock — receive a deduction based on its fair market value and avoid capital gains tax.

 

Stocks down? Sell them, take capital loss against other gains in your portfolio, then donate the proceeds. A great way to combine financial planning and charitable objectives.

 

Make a gift to St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation that pays you back: If you set up a charitable remainder trust or gift annuity by December 31, you can get a charitable deduction and secure a steady income stream for life.

 

Make a difference today and save on your taxes tomorrow!
EVENTS

The 2024 Heroes Ball is Almost Here!
The Heroes Ball, an annual black-tie event benefiting St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, is taking place Saturday, April 13, at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The elegant and upscale event attracts more than 600 guests to raise support for and awareness of the expert and life-saving care available at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. To learn more, make a reservation or donate, click the link below.