- AdventHealth

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2017 Several local charities are receiving a very special surprise gift from Florida Hospital a $10,000 donation made on behalf of the organization’s more than 2,400 physicians.
The special deliveries began Valentine's Day, when Florida Hospital leaders hand-delivered checks to Camp Thunderbird in Apopka and Harvest Time International in Sanford.
Each year, Florida Hospital makes donations to local nonprofits in recognition of the selfless work its physicians perform. The tradition is extra special this year because the charities are being surprised with the donations.
John Murphy, founder and president of Harvest Time International, thought he was going to give Florida Hospital leaders a tour of his facility. But instead, hospital leaders arrived with balloons and a check.
Murphy said the money will help his organization tremendously. We will be able to do a lot of good work and help a lot of people, he said. We appreciate it.
The Community Hope Center of Osceola County, which provides a variety of services including health and dental care, and rental and food assistance, is the latest organization to receive the special delivery. On Friday, Florida Hospital leaders surprised CEO Mary Downey with a $10,000 check.
And one other local charity will be surprised on an upcoming day.
The organizations were selected by Florida Hospital leaders because of their mission and services that improve the lives of Central Floridians.
Camp Thunderbird holds camps for children and adults with special needs such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. The program teaches participants key skills, while also providing respite to caregivers.
Harvest Time International provides programs that aid with hunger, health, housing and disaster relief.
In 2016, our physicians cared for more than 2 million patients in our hospitals, outpatient offices such as Centra Care, and medical practices. Their reach is expansive and we are grateful for their service, said Daryl Tol, president and CEO of Florida Hospital and Adventist Health System's Central Florida Region. We are honored to support local organizations that share this commitment to improving the health and wellness of all Central Floridians.
For media inquiries only, call Florida Hospital Corporate Communications at Call407-303-8217.
Recent News
Lake Mary Little League®, home of the 2024 Little League® World Series Champions, is proud to announce a new partnership with AdventHealth.
Every year, the American Heart Association recognizes programs that perform exceptionally in the area of stroke. We are proud to announce AdventHealth Avista, AdventHealth Littleton, AdventHealth...
Following AdventHealth’s mission to help team members, guests and patients Feel Whole, AdventHealth Castle Rock officially opened the Pittman Pathway Wellness Trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
AdventHealth Millenia ER is celebrating its first anniversary of providing lifesaving, whole-person care to residents and visitors in West Orlando.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale now offers life-saving stroke care with a new minimally invasive procedure, improving survival rates and quality of life.
The hospital’s three-story expansion will be completed in summer 2026.
Dr. Jason Jennings, orthopedic surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group Colorado Joint Replacement at Porter, was selected to present his research findings at the 3rd International Consensus Meeting on...
When it comes to back health, how you sleep matters just as much as how you move during the day. According to Dr. Sharad Rajpal, a neurosurgeon at AdventHealth Avista, your nighttime habits can either...
Personal experiences and the desire to give back inspired AdventHealth Avista ICU Manager Megan May to pursue a career in nursing. Her journey began in the very halls of Avista, where as a child she...
July marks Fibroid Awareness Month—a time to spotlight a condition that affects an estimated 26 million women across the United States.
Aimee Keller-Pickford to serve as CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden; Sheila Rankin to lead AdventHealth Winter Park.
AdventHealth Waterman becomes the first and only hospital in Lake and Sumter counties to offer Aquablation therapy, a new option for men with an enlarged prostate.