Commissioner Paul Tanner, Alexis Yarbrough, Jodi Tanner and Shane Strum
MAY 22, 2024 – The 11th annual Broward Health Ball returned to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood with more than 1,100 community and philanthropic leaders gathered for a remarkable evening in support of Broward Health.
The “Starry Night” event was held on April 20 and raised $1.4 million to further enhance patient care and services at Broward Health. The night included cocktail lounges, silent and live auctions, followed by dinner and dancing. It was emceed by WSVN reporter Alex Miranda.
“We are immensely grateful for the support of our donors and sponsors, whose contributions assist Broward Health in advancing our vision of being a champion for a healthier community,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “Their generosity enables Broward Health to deliver exceptional healthcare to all those we serve.”
Notable donations with naming rights within the hospital included:
- $75,000 donation from Rita Case
- $25,000 Bob and Sandy Moss
- $25,000 Lewis and Helene Stahl
The event’s title sponsor was Amazon and the presenting sponsor was The Haller Foundation. It was hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and the John & Margaret A Krupa Charitable Foundation.
In addition to the auction and entertainment, the Broward Health Foundation introduced the Stella Award to honor a donor or volunteer who, like a star, is a singular source of light but also works as part of a collective body of stars to evoke change for the Foundation, Broward Health, and the greater Fort Lauderdale and Broward County community. This year’s inaugural recipient of the Stella Award was Linda Haller, executive director of the Haller Foundation.
“Linda was a natural choice for the Stella Award,” said Strum. “In the past year, she has not only served on the Broward Health Foundation board of directors, but also launched a new philanthropic initiative, Friends of Broward Health, which is rallying local leaders to support specific causes for the health system. She’s also active in other non-profits, enhancing healthcare locally and nationally.”
To learn more about the Broward Health Ball and other upcoming Foundation events or to support the Broward Health Foundation, visit BrowardHealthFoundation.org.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides almost $225 million of charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.