AdventHealth Tampa Foundation

A Mission of Healing Through Philanthropy

The AdventHealth Tampa Foundation extends the healing ministry of Christ by expanding access to whole-person, high-quality care across Tampa and the surrounding communities. Through philanthropy and community partnerships, we help more people get the care they need, strengthen local programs and support healthier lives for our neighbors.

AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute

Cardiovascular disease claims a life every 36 seconds, affecting many of our loved ones.

The Pepin family's lives changed when Art “Pep” Pepin needed a heart transplant and had to travel for treatment due to limited local care. This inspired them to advance heart care in Tampa Bay, ensuring families receive the care they need close to home.

For over 30 years, the Pepin Heart Institute at AdventHealth Tampa has provided exceptional cardiac care, from diagnosis to recovery. Accredited in five cardiovascular specialties and Tampa Bay’s only HeartCARE Center™, it offers innovative treatments like the WATCHMAN device to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), the Impella RP heart pump for right-side heart failure, and the TAVR procedure.

Supporting the Pepin Heart Institute helps push the boundaries of healthcare innovation, healing more hearts and saving lives.

Child Life and Pediatrics

The hospital can be scary for children. At AdventHealth Tampa, we offer a less stressful environment and exceptional neonatal and pediatric care. Generous gifts fund programs, technology, equipment, and new facilities, shaping the future of innovative care for our youngest patients. Here are our priorities as we advance pediatric care:

Pediatric Emergency Room Renovation: Enhancements to the patient and family experience at one of the highest volume pediatric ER’s in the Tampa Bay area

Pediatric Clinic Expansion: Expansion of dedicated space to include necessary infrastructure and equipment for our nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic surgeons

Child Life Services: We provide psychosocial care through the purchase of art materials, toys (including video games and virtual reality devices) and additional equipment for children of all ages.

Maternal NICU PICU Ambulance: First of its kind ambulance that will offer leading-edge care for our youngest patients, new moms and their families

You can also donate to our Pediatrics fund to support NICU cameras for remote viewing of babies, car seats for parents in need, and simulation tools for educating our pediatric care teams.

Denyse's Story: Finding Comfort During Her Son's Surgery

Denyse’s journey with AdventHealth began not as a patient, but as a mother. Her son Steven, born with three missing vertebrae, had been monitored for years. When his scoliosis worsened, Dr. Geoffrey Cronen recommended surgery — a seven-hour procedure marked by compassion, clear updates and a team that noticed every detail.

Recovery was tough, but the care never stopped for Steven or for Denyse. Help ensure every family receives that same level of care. Make a gift today to the AdventHealth Tampa Foundation to help give patients like Steven the crucial care they need.

Author name Denyse, Grateful Family

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They didn't just care for my son; they cared for me too.

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Breast Cancer Care

Our Kay Meyer Breast Care Center (KMBCC) offers compassionate, comprehensive breast cancer care close to home. From early detection and diagnosis to advanced treatment and survivorship support, our team walks alongside each patient every step of the way.

As part of the nationally recognized AdventHealth Breast Cancer Care program, KMBCC provides access to leading-edge technology, personalized treatment plans and a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to delivering the highest quality care. We are proud to serve the Tampa Bay community with excellence and empathy.

You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our breast cancer patients by supporting their journey through our Amazon Wishlist. These carefully selected items provide comfort and encouragement during treatment. You can make donations through our Amazon wish list.

Area of Greatest Need

Our AdventHealth Tampa Foundation’s goal is simple: support programs and needs that serve Tampa 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 the Taneja Center for Surgery, diabetes education programs, Digestive Health Institute research, simulation tools for pediatric care teams and much more.

We hope you'll join us to experience how generosity heals.

Make an Impact through Gift Planning

Legacy giving transforms your generosity into a beacon of hope for generations.

When you include your local AdventHealth Foundation in your estate plan, you become a steward of lifelong healing. Your plan might include a gift in your will, a charitable trust that provides income to you or your loved ones or naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy. Each option offers a meaningful way to support patient care, advance medical innovation and protect our mission for the future.

To help you get started, we invite you to explore our complimentary guide, Your Legacy, Your Impact: An Estate Planning Resource. Designed to simplify the process, it provides practical information and guidance so you can make informed, confident decisions at your own pace.

Let us help you explore the giving strategy that best reflects your values and creates a legacy of compassion and impact.

Volunteer Leadership – Board of Directors

Dawn Ericsson Provine, MD, Board Chair – Chief Medical Officer, Age Rejuvenation

Larry Arndt – Vice President, South Region, Barton Malow Builders

Dan Austin – Owner, Faithful Deliveries

Maxwell Azzarelli – Associate, Accurate Advisory Group

James Faison – Founder, The Mainframe Inc. and Stealth Mode

J.D. Hill – Vice President, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Dana Nafe – Vice President, Brown and Brown Insurance

Erica Paradise – Branch Manager, Silver Bay Lending

Tejal Patel – Community Leader

Tina Pepin – Executive Director, Pepin Family Foundation

Suhail Rifaie – CEO, Sweetheart Ice Cream

Jeff Stanislow – Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Internet Marketer

Kurt Stonesifer, MD – Pathologist, Ruffolo Hooper and Associates

Adam Teitelman – Managing Partner, AMT Intel Enterprises

Tim Willard – Managing Principal, Sabal Trust

Diana Zubrowski – Nonprofit Practice Leader

Connect With Our Team

Jay Goulart

Senior Foundation Development Specialist

AdventHealth Tampa Foundation

3100 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613

Jay.Goulart@AdventHealth.com

The AdventHealth Tampa Foundation is a part of the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. A copy of the official registration (CH1571) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free, within the state, Call1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 59-2554889.