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Jupiter Medical Center from page 1 toward the COVID-19 Relief Fund. To date, more than $210
million has been raised as part of the campaign.
for intensive care unit physicians to communicate with isolated About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
patients, which reduced their exposure to the virus. Other Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center
donated funds were used to purchase two additional Tru-D Foundation has empowered Jupiter Medical Center with the
light disinfecting robots. The hospital also received thousands financial resources to reimagine the delivery of health and
of dollars in restaurant gift cards and meal donations for front- wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation,
line workers, and an anonymous donor made a $500,000 cash together with Jupiter Medical Center, is committed to
donation that was directed toward the hospital’s greatest need transforming regional healthcare through leading-edge
to care for coronavirus patients. technology, patient-centered care and enhanced facilities. The
Jupiter Medical Center prepared well in advance of the foundation has funded a number of major projects at Jupiter
pandemic’s onslaught and stayed in constant contact with Medical Center, including the De George Pediatric Unit in
state and local officials. Planning for the coronavirus began partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Margaret
more than a month before the first patient received a positive W. Niedland Breast Center, The Anderson Family Orthopedic
diagnosis, allowing time for advancements in testing and the & Spine Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic
implementation of state-of-the-art methodologies. Surgery Program, and the Florence A. De George Pavilion.
“The health, well-being and safety of our patients, As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the
physicians and team members are of the utmost importance,” The COVID-19 Relief Fund is part of Jupiter Medical region, Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic
said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s $300 million Vision. Innovation. Impact. gifts to maintain patients’ well-being and quality of care
Center. “The protective measures we executed, including Campaign, which is guided by a vision to bring world-class and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is dedicated to
advanced sterilization safeguards, enabled us to serve two, clinical programs to the community, while providing the securing this financial support in order to fulfill the mission
distinct patient populations in separate areas of our medical highest standards of quality, safety and patient experience. To of the organization. For more information, please visit
facility to prevent the likelihood of spread. We are extremely show support, the executive members of the foundation team jmcfoundation.org.
grateful to the community for their support.” have also committed nearly $50,000 in payroll deductions Photos by Andrew Ray

Honda Classic from page 1 recipients and view the powerful impact that we are ultimate goal is to positively impact youth in need and
making on the lives of children in the local community.” create a brighter future for our community.
charities which benefit children in the Palm Beach The growth of the Honda Classic’s charitable donations The growth of this year’s Honda Class Cares grant
County area,” Honda Classic Executive Director Kenneth is a testament to American Honda’s 39 years as the allocations was fueled by expanded sponsor and charity
R. Kennerly said. “But while we feel that it is fine to longest-standing title sponsor on the PGA TOUR as well participation at the 2020 tournament where 22-year-old
celebrate this success, our hearts and prayers go out to as partnerships with PGA National Resort & Spa, PGA South Korean golfer Sungjae Im won his first PGA TOUR
everybody suffering through these tough times and we of America, Palm Beach County, the City of Palm Beach event. Im is currently the top-ranked player in the PGA
don’t want to overshadow the tremendous need of those Gardens and the PGA TOUR along with the support TOUR FedEx Cup standings.
people and their families.” from Founders Club sponsors Tire Kingdom and United The 2021 Honda Classic will be played March 18 to
“We hope that this $5.35 million touches a great number Technologies and more than 200 other community- 21, 2021 at PGA National Resort & Spa.
of them. We were fortunate that we were able to hold our minded local sponsors.
tournament two weeks before the world shut down.” While the tournament strives to provide Palm Beach
The $5.35 million being awarded includes a grant County with a premier professional sporting event, the
of $1.4 million to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care
Foundation, the fifth-consecutive year the foundation has Who will best serve as your PBC Commissioner?
received more than $1 million from Honda Classic Cares.
“That’s fantastic,” Jack Nicklaus said. “Honda is the
longest-running sponsor on the PGA TOUR and has been Experience counts, ideas matter, and independence means a public servant is not swayed by the biggest
such a great sponsor. We are all indebted and appreciate pocketbook. That is the Karen Marcus record.
everything that The Honda Classic does year after year.” As our County Commissioner, Karen Marcus diversified North County’s economy, created jobs, and pushed
“The Honda Classic moving to Palm Beach County for fiscal responsibility. Flagship items would not have happened without Karen taking an active role. Scripps
was the catalyst to us starting the Nicklaus Children’s Research Center, FAU’s Wiles Honors College, Max Planck Neuroscience Institute, The Brain Institute and
Health Care Foundation,” Barbara Nicklaus said. “We the triple A bond rating of Palm Beach County all were driven by the leadership of Karen.
are so proud to be involved. More than $1 million for And as our County Commissioner, Karen Marcus expanded North County’s greenspace. She led the
each of the last five years has impacted a lot of families effort to expand beach access at Ocean Cay Park, Juno Dunes, Coral Cove and Blowing Rocks. The
through the foundation and will continue to do so.” comprehensive initiative to build the Juno Beach Pier and additional free beach parking was spearheaded
The Honda Classic Cares mission of giving back to by Karen. And she led the landmark county bond referendum to protect fragile Palm Beach County lands,
the children of the community is reflected by more than resulting in 28,000 acres preserved in North County, including the Hatcher Property, Cypress Creek, and
80 percent of all distributed funds being allocated to the vital Loxahatchee River watershed.
improving pediatric services. Elect Karen Marcus to ensure North County’s future holds the best of what we cherish today.
Along with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care
Foundation grant, Bella’s Angels, Cystic Fibrosis Paid Advertisement
Foundation, Florida Outreach Center for the Blind,
Healthy Mothers & Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm
Beach County, Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization,
Pediatric Oncology Support Team (P.O.S.T), and
Quantum House are also receiving grants in that category.
Needs that evolved because of the pandemic were
not a criteria for funds from The Honda Classic, but the
tournament was able to provide a separate gift of $62,500
to Palm Beach County Schools to help fund the purchase
of laptops for children studying at home, in addition to the
$205,077 provided to The Glades Initiative in Belle Glade
through a grant and the Birdies for Children program.
Those funds are helping Glades Initiative manage its
growing needs which include weekly food distribution to
more than 200 families in the Belle Glade area impacted
by the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to The Glades Initiative - which includes
the Glades Area Food Bank, Nutritional Education and
Residential Navigational services – The Honda Classic
continued to make a special effort in Western Palm Beach
through additional grants to The Literacy Coalition,
Young Singers, Student Aces and Hope Symphony.
Honda Classic Cares will be aligning with educational
initiatives throughout Palm Beach and Martin County
through Adopt-A-Family, Artist Showcase, Boys and
Girls Clubs of Martin County, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary,
Education Foundation, Els for Autism, Hobe Sound Early
Learning Center, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, TGR-
Tiger Woods Foundation, Suits for Seniors and Urban
Youth Impact.
“The continued support we receive from the Palm
Beach County community, our sponsors led by American
Honda, the longest-standing sponsor on the PGA TOUR
and the players who embrace our event and our volunteers
continues to allow us to extend our charitable reach each
year,” Kennerly said. “This year’s virtual Honda Classic
Cares Week gives us a platform to celebrate our grant