Planting Health Care - Lee Memorial Health System

Supporting Lee Cancer Care
Former NFL Stars Join Fight Against
Cancer in Lee County
Retired Miami Dolphins great Jim “Crash” Jensen and his
wife, Darlene, joined the Lee Memorial Health System
Foundation in the fight against cancer at the 2nd Annual
“Cheers to a Cure.”
A special meet-and-greet evening during the event
featured former NFL players from the Miami Dolphins,
Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City
Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. The
generous donations during the night benefited Lee Cancer
Care.
More than 200 donors, players and guests enjoyed a
selection of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Dwyers
restaurant while mingling with the retired football players,
as well as the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and former
NFL stars Lamar Thomas, Troy Drayton, Reggie Givens
and Bill Riehl.
The Minnesota Twins Perfected their
Swings with Two Annual Benefit
Tournaments
Past and present players for the Minnesota Twins had two
definite birdies in 2006 and 2007 to raise funds for adult
cancer treatment at Lee Cancer Care.
They helped raise more than $60,400 in 2006 and more
than $80,000 in 2007.
Minnesota Twins’ stars Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Joe
Mauer, Torii Hunter, J.D. Durbin and Justin Morneau,
and former pitching star Mike Trombley, sharpened their
skills on the course while chatting with fans and posing
for pictures. After a fun day on the course, the golfers were
ready for the celebratory dinner and auction.
The funds raised during the events will go toward the
development of the new 62,000-square-foot, freestanding
cancer center being constructed at the intersection
of Interstate 75 and Colonial Boulevard. The new
facility will provide residents of Southwest Florida with
comprehensive and quality cancer care right here at home.
New Mercedes Dealership Rolls into Town,
Benefits Lee Cancer Care
More than 800 people turned out in March 2007 to check
out some of the most beautiful cars in the world and enjoy
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the brand new Mercedes-
Benz of Fort Myers.
Lee Cancer Care, which provides services to adults with
cancer, was the beneficiary of the event, receiving more
than $17,000.
Local businesses also donated prizes during the event.
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Myers generously donated
the biggest prize of the evening, a two-year lease on a
Mercedes-Benz SLK valued at $20,000.
Works by “Art by the disABLEd” from Lee Memorial
Health System’s Arts in Healthcare Program were
auctioned off as well, contributing to the successful night.
Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Key to the Cure”
During the annual “Key to the Cure” celebration, all Saks
Fifth Avenue stores nationwide and Saks.com united to
donate two percent of all sales to worthy causes, including
Lee Cancer Care. The event takes place each year at the
Saks Fifth Avenue located in The Bell Tower Shops in Fort
Myers.
The kick-off ceremony included hors d’oeuvres and
entertainment and the chance to win some great prizes,
including fragrances, clothing, accessories and shoes from
some of the world’s most exclusive brands.
Local heroes who have made a difference in the lives
of women with cancer were also honored with special
Humanitarian Awards.
The 2006 recipients of The Humanitarian Award are
Lawrence Antonucci, M.D.;
John Tsakalakis, M.D.; and
Joe Zivic.
The 2007 recipients are
Valerie Dyke, M.D.;
Tina Gegeckas, RPh, BCOP; and
Donna Giannuzzi, RN, MBA, CNAA, BC.