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Jupiter Medical Center Raises Nearly $1.8 Million

For COVID-19 Relief Fund

Support from donors is needed to sustain Jupiter Medical
Center at any time, but it is particularly critical in times of
crisis. In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jupiter
Medical Center Foundation received nearly $1.8 million in
philanthropic donations.
“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the
community and our donors during this uncertain time,” said Liv
Vesely, president of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Gifts
received are helping to offset losses due to decreased volumes,
and have allowed us to purchase additional medical equipment
to address the hospital’s highest priority needs.” healthcare through leading-edge technology, patient-centered As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the region,
The hospital received multiple donations as the community care and enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic gifts to maintain
rallied to support Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s number of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including patients’ well-being and quality of care and Jupiter Medical
COVID-19 Relief Fund. Through ClubsHELP, an organization the De George Pediatric Unit in partnership with Nicklaus Center Foundation is dedicated to securing this financial support
that connects golf organizations with local communities to Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, in order to fulfill the mission of the organization. For more
provide critical resources in times of need, Jupiter Medical Center The Anderson Family Orthopedic & Spine Center, the Frank E. information, please visit jmcfoundation.org.
was “adopted” by the Seminole Golf Club. Members stepped and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery Program, and the Florence
up collectively, raising more than $250,000 for Jupiter Medical A. De George Pavilion. Photos by Andrew Ray
Center Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. The foundation
also received an interfaith donation from JupiterFIRST Church,
St. Peter Catholic Church and Temple Beth Am of more than
$45,000. Additional generous donors contributed funds through Louis Vuitton Wine? ‘Where
#GivingTuesdayNow and through other efforts, which enabled
the medical center to purchase equipment needed for FDA-
approved rapid molecular testing. Jupiter Medical Center was Fashion And Wine Merge ...’
also able to acquire a telehealth cart for intensive care unit
physicians to communicate with isolated patients, which reduced
their exposure to the virus. Other donated funds were used to By Laura Berrio, Freelance Other fashion companies have followed the same
purchase two additional Tru-D light disinfecting robots. The Writer/Blogger path. Ferragamo and Bulgari have vineyards and estates
hospital also received thousands of dollars in restaurant gift cards When I think of Dom in Southern Tuscany. One of the Guess brothers, who
and meal donations for front-line workers, and an anonymous Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, cofounded the company, has a 55-acre Napa vineyard and
donor made a $500,000 cash donation that was directed toward and French wine, I picture a winery. Chanel bought St. Supery vineyard and winery in
the hospital’s greatest need to care for coronavirus patients. small family-owned business Napa.
Jupiter Medical Center prepared well in advance of the with fields of old vine grapes. With all of these “luxury” brand companies lending their
pandemic’s onslaught and stayed in constant contact with In reality you have to look to name and efforts to making great wine and Champagne, it
state and local officials. Planning for the coronavirus began the fashion industry to find the has me thinking of other fun potential ventures. …
more than a month before the first patient received a positive owner. • AVEDA could make an organic wine
diagnosis, allowing time for advancements in testing and the Wine and fashion are two of • Rolex could make Champagne to rival Dom Perignon
implementation of state-of-the-art methodologies. life’s greatest pleasures! What goes better than a glass of • YSL could make a wine that has anti-aging beauty
“The health, well-being and safety of our patients, physicians wine and a fashion magazine? You don’t have to look far properties
and team members are of the utmost importance,” said Dr. to find brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Ferragamo and The list is endless, but one thing is for sure, more and
Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. Diesel in the wine business! more companies are entering the world of “wine” and
“The protective measures we executed, including advanced In the past you could buy a Louis Vuitton wine carrier changing our perception of our everyday glass of wine to
sterilization safeguards, enabled us to serve two, distinct patient … but now you can buy their wine and Champagne to go that of a “lifestyle” choice.
populations in separate areas of our medical facility to prevent the in them. In 1987 Louis Vuitton and Moet Hennessy merged ~ Cheers!
likelihood of spread. We are extremely grateful to the community and formed LVMH. LVMH now owns over 60 subsidiaries,
for their support.” including Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Belvedere
The COVID-19 Relief Fund is part of Jupiter Medical Vodka, along with many other “luxury brands.”
Center Foundation’s $300 million Vision. Innovation. Impact. Paid Advertisment
Campaign, which is guided by a vision to bring world-class
clinical programs to the community, while providing the highest
standards of quality, safety and patient experience. To show
support, the executive members of the foundation team have
also committed nearly $50,000 in payroll deductions toward the
COVID-19 Relief Fund. To date, more than $210 million has
been raised as part of the campaign. Palm Beach Beauty Salon
About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
has empowered Jupiter Medical Center with the financial
resources to reimagine the delivery of health and wellness to
the region. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, together with 10%
Jupiter Medical Center, is committed to transforming regional

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