Dear Friends,

As we begin to prepare for the Fall Season, I would like to reflect on some of the grand triumphs of months’ past, shared by Mercy Hospital and the Mercy Foundation. 

It has been an honor highlighting Mercy Hospital’s outstanding achievements, including its distinguished national recognition by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings company.  Mercy was singled-out as the only hospital in Miami-Dade County to have received dual recognition in clinical excellence and patient safety -- one of only 78 hospitals nationwide to have achieved such a feat.  This is a wonderful honor, not only for the physicians and staff at Mercy Hospital, but for the community they serve.   

The Hospital is making great strides towards furthering its acclaimed services, including the additions of new technologies and procedures.  Mercy Hospital is constantly evolving while providing the community with unparalleled care.

The Foundation has also enjoyed a year of growth, including the welcomed addition of a Planned Giving Council.  Thanks to the unwavering support of the Ambassadors of Mercy, Angels of Mercy and Young Founders, we are poised to raise more important funds for Mercy Hospital in the months ahead.

Anticipation is already building for events and fundraisers set to take place this fall, including our annual Gala.   We hope you will join us for the celebration, Saturday, October 17, at the InterContinental Miami, chaired this year by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fay and Dr. & Mrs. Pedro “Joe” Greer.  We are also delighted to announce that Archbishop John C. Favalora will be honored at this year’s Gala with the 2009 Monsignor Bryan O. Walsh Humanitarian Award.

Your time and contributions to Mercy Foundation have been instrumental in furthering our worthy cause -- in South Florida and beyond.  Please continue your support so that we can help facilitate essential projects and programs within Mercy Hospital and deliver compassionate healthcare to our community, our family.  Thank you -- your efforts do not go unnoticed!

Sincerely,

Josie Romano Brown
President, Mercy Foundation