Mar. 3, 2026 — The 28th Annual Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic held on Feb. 13 brought the Southwest Florida community together for a great cause, raising more than $65,000 to support Lee Health Cancer Institute.
Held at Topgolf in Fort Myers, the event featured competitions for all ages and skill levels, along with appearances from Minnesota Twins celebrities. Participants enjoyed an evening of fun with interactive games, team prizes and a silent auction.
Proceeds from this year’s event will help expand access to Lee Health Cancer Institute, bringing advanced treatment and technology, patient navigation and support services, and expertise to patients and their families receiving comprehensive, compassionate care in Southwest Florida.
“We are incredibly grateful for the longstanding partnership with the Minnesota Twins that makes this event possible year after year,” said Brenda Jacobson, system director of central development at Lee Health Foundation. “Because of the incredible generosity of our community, we are able to invest in innovative treatments, compassionate care, and vital support services that make a meaningful difference for patients and families right here in Southwest Florida.”
Through the Minnesota Twins’ annual golf events, more than $2.2 million has been raised to expand and enhance exceptional cancer care at Lee Health.
Sponsors of this year’s event included presenting sponsor Twins Fantasy Camp, as well as the Minnesota Twins, Whitemore Fire Consultants, and RD Johnson Construction.
To learn more about opportunities to support cancer patients at Lee Health Cancer Institute, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org/Cancer.
About Lee Health Foundation
Lee Health Foundation raises philanthropic support on behalf of community-focused nonprofit Lee Health to establish, expand, and enhance lifesaving and preventive programs in Southwest Florida. Contributions to the Foundation benefit all five Lee Health hospitals and specialty services. In the past year, the Foundation provided $34+ million in funding to enhance patient care throughout the region. Please visit LeeHealthFoundation.org for more information about the role of Lee Health philanthropy in Southwest Florida.
