Impact Stories

Bill and Marie Pastore want to make the world a better place by donating to charities and projects that are delivering real transformation they can actually see. They strongly believe in NCH’s vision to do just that. “Our family immigrated to America from Italy with nothing and were very hard-working people,” explains Bill. “When they […]

The James M. Schoonmaker II Foundation recently made a generous $5 million gift to the NCH Rooney Heart Institute, furthering its mission to support advanced healthcare initiatives. This transformative donation will help expand NCH’s cutting-edge cardiac-care services, ensuring patients in Southwest Florida have access to the best providers, treatment options and technology available. This gift

You have the opportunity to tour one of the most futuristic features of NCH. The state-of-the-art Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center allows healthcare professionals, first responders, students and others to train in simulation rooms, fully functional operating rooms and other real-world scenarios. Users get access to high-fidelity, lifelike mannikins, as well as a

Cheryl Mullin Devito’s decision to name NCH in her estate plan came from thoughtful consideration and inspiration from loved ones. “There are many wonderful nonprofits in our community, all of which are very deserving,” Cheryl said. “However, NCH has been in our lives for a long, long time and delivered excellent, compassionate care during some

Dan and Diane McCaw have become one of the most visible couples in the NCH Center for Philanthropy family. Like many dedicated donors, their first gifts came through the Medical Diplomats Council—an experience that gave them increased exposure to the entire health system. They quickly felt inspired to do more. One of their most meaningful

Southwest Floridians will soon get access to a brand new, state-of-the-art NCH facility in conjunction with the nation’s top-ranked hospital for orthopedics 13 years in a row. NCH and the New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are creating a one-stop center where patients can receive every stage of bone and adjacent soft-tissue treatment, including

Infants and new parents at the NCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will benefit from a beautiful gift by one of NCH’s best-known volunteers and philanthropists. Shelia Smith Davis is a beloved NCH “Baby Snuggler” – an intensely trained volunteer at our NICU who supports the well-being and development of infants in their first weeks