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St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation is honored to receive an unprecedented $5.2 million gift from the Richard I. Kurtz Trust. Mr. Kurtz, a generous local businessman with a heart for health care and military charities, passed away in 2024. In a remarkable gesture of faith, he granted his dear… Read More »Unprecedented $5.2 Million Gift Propels St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation into a New Era of Healing

This year, the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation annual Team Member Giving Campaign ran from July 21st through August 22nd. The campaign encourages team members to give back to St. Anthony’s Hospital and the community by donating to critical efforts: This year’s theme, “Camp Give” brought all… Read More »Camp Give Team Member Giving Campaign – Goal Reached!

Last week, Lisa Vickers, CEO of the Speer Dream Foundation, and Tim Whipple, Executive Director of the Speer Dream Foundation, visited St. Anthony’s Hospital to meet “Beaker the Lab Buddy” robot. Beaker was funded thanks to the generous $119,000 grant from the Speer Dream Foundation.  … Read More »$119,000 Grant from the Speer Dream Foundation for “Beaker” Robot

Summer is heating up — and that means it’s the perfect time to cool off and Splash into Giving! We are kicking off our annual summer giving campaign on July 1st to raise funds for Nursing Scholarships. Earn as You Learn Nursing Scholarships provide our team… Read More »Splash into Giving this Summer!

We are honored to share a meaningful milestone in the history of St. Anthony’s Hospital. Louis and Debra Chenevert and the Chenevert Family Foundation have given an incredibly generous donation of $1.5 million to St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. In recognition of this gift, which will support major initiatives… Read More »St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation $1.5 Million Gift Received

On Thursday, April 24th, the 17th annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon was held at the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, hosted by St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. Thanks to the group’s generosity, members donated $130,000 to fund life-changing equipment for the hospital: Servo-air Lite: As we aim to… Read More »Women in Philanthropy Donates $130,000 to the Hospital

On Saturday, March 15, the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation hosted the Disco in the Desert Gala at The James Museum, raising a record-breaking $529,000 for St. Anthony’s Hospital. This groundbreaking total is a direct result of the generosity of donors and sponsors. The event immersed guests… Read More »Disco in the Desert Gala Breaks Records!

Our highly anticipated annual gala is only one month away and is SOLD OUT! This year, we’re excited to transport you to a dazzling evening beneath the sparkling lights of the disco ball and desert stars. Get ready for a night where classic beats, line dancing,… Read More »SOLD OUT! The Countdown Continues: 1 Month Until Our Disco in the Desert Gala!

2024 was a year of growth, record-setting achievements, and meaningful connections within our community. St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation distributed more than $2.6 million to St. Anthony’s Hospital for life-changing equipment, healthcare programs, and continued team member education. A large portion of the funds was allocated toward… Read More »Foundation Funds More Than $2.6 Million to the Hospital for Critical Equipment, Programs, and Scholarships

In December, Lisa Vickers, CEO of the Speer Dream Foundation, and her team visited the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation office to receive a six-month follow-up report on the state-of-the-art Zeiss microscope, which they funded through a generous $100,000 grant. This significant donation has greatly enhanced the… Read More »$100,000 Grant from the Speer Dream Foundation

On July 16th, St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation kicked off its annual Team Member Giving Campaign providing 1,400 meals to team members. This year’s theme, “Raising Stars: Lights Camera, Donate!,” celebrates the real stars of the campaign—the team members who generously contribute. To add excitement and encourage… Read More »Team Member Giving Campaign Kick-Off was a Blast!

It’s getting HOT so help us cool off this summer by Splashing into Giving! We are kicking off our first ever summer giving campaign on July 1st to raise funds for the Medical Fitness Program. Professionally guided medical fitness services are not readily available to the… Read More »Splash into Giving this Summer!

Every year, the St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary makes a large donation to the Foundation to purchase equipment for the hospital. This year, the Auxiliary continued their tradition with a considerable contribution, funding over $121,581 worth of equipment. A few of the items funded include: The Savi-Scout… Read More »St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary Funds Needed Equipment

One of the most important things a hospital needs to operate is power. It is more than just keeping the lights on; surgeons need equipment to provide life saving operations’, the oncology center needs diagnostic and infusion capabilities; the list is endless. St. Anthony’s Hospital is… Read More »New Naming Opportunity: Central Energy Plant

Nurses are the heartbeat of any hospital, providing compassionate care around the clock. Therefore, in honor of Nurses’ Week, the St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary presented $500 to nurses payable to the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. The Auxiliary has a long history supporting life-saving hospital equipment and… Read More »St. Anthony’s Auxiliary Presents Gift to Nurses