Mission and a Movie
We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with you and your family! Proceeds will support AdventHealth Ocala’s Labor and Delivery services caring for mothers and babies in our community.
Date: Wednesday, December 6 | Winter Wonderland Activities 4 to 6 pm | Movie Presentation 6 pm
Venue: Marion Theatre | 50 South Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471

Whit Palmer Memorial Fund
Since 1985, Whit Palmer has been a part of the growing legacy of what is now AdventHealth Ocala. Serving as the first Chair of the Foundation, Whit passionately believed that everyone deserves access to quality health care and a gentle care experience. His impact has been widespread and touched the lives of many.
It is our great honor to continue Whit’s vision through the Whit Palmer Memorial Fund. This fund supports hospital programs and initiatives that assist our patients in their greatest time of need, and improves the lives and well-being of our community members.
Opportunities within the Whit Palmer Memorial Fund honor Whit’s legacy and align with our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Your gifts will impact the lives of our patients and enhance their care experience by providing:
- Scholarships for children in need of physical and occupational therapy
- Car seats and pack and plays for new parents in need
- Bereavement supplies for parents who experience infant loss
- Medical supplies for patients who cannot afford them
- Rides for patients who need transportation
- Support for cancer survivorship and bariatric surgery groups, among others
- Wellness and nutrition education

Child Life and Pediatrics
In partnership with AdventHealth for Children, our AdventHealth Ocala pediatrics department provides a warm, healing environment equipped with advanced technology and playful decor, making our youngest patients’ hospital stay as enjoyable as it is effective.
Play is an essential part of your child’s health and well-being and Child Life specialists are a meaningful part of our pediatric care.
Our highly skilled Child Life team helps promote a positive stay for both you and your child through exceptional psychosocial care, developmentally appropriate education, therapeutic play, and emotional support.
Your donation to our Child Life fund will provide tangible items that support our Child Life care team and patients, and encourage play and reduce stress and fears, like: books and toys, gaming systems and electronics, arts and crafts, and more.

Area of Greatest Need
Our AdventHealth Ocala Foundation’s goal is simple: support programs and needs that serve Ocala patients, guests, and team members.
By partnering with us to support our areas of greatest need, you have the opportunity to move health forward by funding patient care priorities. Your donations stay within our hospital and 100% goes to the area you designate.
Thanks to generous contributions from community members, our Foundation funds programs that shape the future of innovative, whole-person care. Some of these incredible initiatives include patient wheelchairs, car seats and pack-and-plays, a patient TV for the dialysis unit, and much more.
We hope you'll join us to experience how generosity heals.
Volunteer Leadership - Board of Directors
Rusty Branson, Board Chair - SVP/Community President, SouthState Bank
Terry Crawford, Vice Board Chair - President, Conimar Group LLC
David Ellspermann, Finance Committee - Community Member
Janak Marolia, Finance Committee - Manager | Director of Acquisitions, Regal Point Capital Management, LLC
Azim Saju, Esquire, Finance Committee Chair - Managing Member and General Counsel, HDG Hotels
Dr. Kent Cantrell - President, Ocala Equine Hospital, P.A.
Mark Casebolt - President, AdventHealth Ocala Medical Staff
David DeSantis - Cebert Wealth / Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
Gordon Fairbanks - Consulter, Fairbanks Construction
Sadie Fitzpatrick - Columnist, Magnolia Media Co. - Ocala Gazette
Patrick M. Hill - Founding Partner, Independent Financial Partners, Inc.
George Isaacs - General Manager, Bridlewood Farm
Robyn Locker - Community Member
Sonya Nasser - Attorney, Ocala Mediation, LLC
Jillian D. Ramsammy, Ed.D. - Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and College Relations, College of Central Florida
Brian Roberts - Manager, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation
John Roberts - Commercial Real Estate Agent, Roberts Real Estate
Jeremey “Michael” Smith, Jr. - Community Member
To learn more:
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Amy Mangan