Appeal – Fall – Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

Jan had been out for a girls’ night when, on the way home, a pain that felt like a knife shot through her chest. By 2 a.m., Jan was in surgery, undergoing an aortic dissection repair by SMH minimally invasive and robotic cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Paul Vesco. Jan fully recovered and is enjoying her life to the fullest.

Our donors help ensure SMH has the resources to deliver great outcomes like Jan’s. When you combine the skill of the medical team with the tools and equipment to do leading-edge work—whether it’s a 2 a.m. emergency or a scheduled cardiac procedure—you get lifesaving results.

I’m most grateful that a hospital with a world-class heart program and an incredibly talented and confident cardiovascular surgeon was in my backyard when I needed it.

– Jan, SMH cardiac patient

FAQ

Yes, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. When you give online, an acknowledgment will be emailed to you. That acknowledgment is your receipt for tax purposes. For gifts sent to our office, we will send a tax receipt to you through the mail. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility in the U.S. or your country of residence.

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s non-profit tax ID is 51-0188568.

To speak with one of our helpful staff members, please call 941.917.1286.

Our normal business hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

To give over the phone, please call 941.917.1286.

To give through the mail, send a check to:
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B4
Sarasota, FL 34239

To make a cryptocurrency gift, designate your gift to the Healthcare Foundation through Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s page on The Giving Block. The link will open in a new tab. Once there, click the DONATE NOW button. Remember to designate your gift to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. For assistance, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Visit our DAF page to make a gift via your donor-advised fund.

Cryptocurrency: Designate your crypto gift to the Healthcare Foundation through Gulf Coast Community Foundation via The Giving Block. Click the DONATE NOW button on their page and remember to designate your gift to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation. For assistance, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

Planned Gifts: For information about gifts made through your will or estate plan, visit our planned giving website, SMHFLegacy.org.

Stock and Securities: To gift stock or securities, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

Wire Transfer: To make a wire transfer, please contact us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com.

An unrestricted gift is a contribution that can be used where it’s needed most. Unrestricted gifts enable Sarasota Memorial to immediately meet new opportunities and challenges in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. Your gift impacts the future of medicine today.

You can direct your gift to a specific purpose or program at Sarasota Memorial. Current priority initiatives are listed on the online giving form. Choose the area you would like to support from the “I want to support” drop-down menu. If you are mailing in your gift, please include your designation in an accompanying letter.

For gifts made online, check the box that says, “I would like the gift to remain anonymous.” Please include a note indicating your wish to remain anonymous for gifts sent to our office.

Yes, when completing the online form, click the “Give securely” button and select an option from the “Make a Recurring Monthly Gift” pop-up window. The monthly gift you designate will be automatically billed to your credit card each month unless you modify or cancel it.

You can cancel or modify your billing information by contacting us at 941.917.1286 or HealthcareFoundation@smh.com

To honor or remember a loved one, friend, or family member, or thank an outstanding caregiver, you can make a tribute gift online. Check the box “I would like to dedicate this gift,” select the type of dedication, and enter the honoree’s name. If you would like us to notify someone about the gift, check the “I would like someone to receive communication about this gift” and provide the person’s name, email, and mailing address.

If mailing a check, please list the name of the person being remembered, honored, or thanked and provide the name and address of the person to be notified of the gift.

We will send a notification of your gift. We do not disclose the amount of your donation. If you donate anonymously, the notification will state that an anonymous donor made a gift.

Visit our event sponsorship page for an overview of our signature event sponsorship opportunities.

You may be able to double or triple your individual gift. Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees and retirees. Search for your company here or consult your company’s human resources department to learn how your workplace matches charitable contributions to hospitals.

We’re here to help. Contact us!

I’m most grateful that a hospital with a world-class heart program and an incredibly talented and confident cardiovascular surgeon was in my backyard when I needed it.

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