Generosity was on the menu at Jersey Mike’s throughout March as Southwest Florida locations rallied their community to support Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through the Month of Giving campaign, customers rounded up their purchases at the register, and on Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving, 16 local restaurants donated 100% of the day’s sales. Together, these efforts raised $176,778 to benefit the building of the new Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center.
The Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center plans to relocate 80% of pediatric outpatient procedures from HealthPark Medical Center, lowering wait times for children and families in need. With over 5,200 pediatric surgeries performed at HealthPark Medical Center last year alone, the new facility will expand surgical capacity, featuring four operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, and larger pre-op and recovery areas, all in a setting designed to keep young patients and their families at ease.
“We are truly thankful to the Jersey Mike’s franchisees, team members, and loyal customers for their steadfast commitment to the children of Southwest Florida,” said Katy Martinez, senior director of development at Lee Health Foundation. “Their continued generosity helps Golisano Children’s Hospital deliver cutting-edge treatments, state-of-the-art technology and critical care right here in our community. Jersey Mike’s enduring support is not only impactful – it’s truly inspirational.”
Participating locations spanned Southwest Florida, including Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. Since launching the Month of Giving in 2011, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $143 million for charities nationwide, including $700,936 for Golisano Children’s Hospital.
For more information about supporting Golisano Children’s Hospital, visit GiveGolisano.org.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is nationally recognized for the quality care of pediatric patients. Established in 1994, Golisano is the only recognized children’s hospital in Southwest Florida. Ranked a U.S. News Top 100 Hospital for Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Nephrology, and Pediatric Urology in 2023, as well as a 2022 Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital serves more than 45,000 patients every year in relation to more than 30 specialty pediatric services such as cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and more. Lee Health opened the current hospital building in May 2017 which offers 135-beds and includes comprehensive pediatric services such as a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, hematology-oncology unit, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and Level II and Level III NICU with 70 private rooms. For more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org.
About Lee Health Foundation
Lee Health Foundation raises philanthropic dollars on behalf of Lee Health to establish, expand and enhance innovative, lifesaving and preventative programs. The Foundation provides financial support for all five Lee Health hospitals including Golisano Children’s Hospital as well as many service areas including Lee Health Cancer Institute, Lee Health Coconut Point, The Rehabilitation Hospital, Lee Health Heart Institute, Community Health Clinics and Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples. Over the last year, the Foundation has distributed more than $27 million to support Lee Health’s mission. Please visit LeeHealthFoundation.org or call 239-343-6950 for more information about the role of Lee Health philanthropy in Southwest Florida.
