Women in Philanthropy
Women In Philanthropy (gifts of $100+ yearly to women’s health)
Donors to the Women In Philanthropy society play a unique role in shaping healthcare for women in our community while learning and building awareness of women’s services. The purpose of Women in Philanthropy is to inspire and empower women to fulfill their philanthropic potential by improving the quality of health care for women of all ages in our community. Members of Women in Philanthropy not only enhance their own awareness of health, but also that of family and friends, while setting the example of the art of philanthropy for the next generation of women.
Participation in Women In Philanthropy is on two levels: (members also enjoy the recognition and benefits associated with the Sentry Club). Join now by clicking here.
Leadership level ($500+/year for 2 years) allows members to help direct funding to equipment needs, educational programs and other projects related to LRMC & LRCC as well as participate in exclusive Women in Philanthropy events, socials and educational programs.
Regular Membership ($100/year) supports women’s healthcare at LRMC and allows members to participate in exclusive Women in Philanthropy events, socials and educational programs.
Our one-of-a-kind programs and events nurture lasting change. Programs such as:
- The Annual Grant Allocations Meeting, held each October.
- Cookin’ Men, the annual fundraiser for Women in Philanthropy. Held in March each year, it has quickly become one of the premier events in Lakeland. This event features the culinary talents of local volunteer chefs (civic and business leaders), cooking up their specialties to raise funds for WIP. Cookin’ Men is a casual evening of culinary fun where guests mingle and sample all the delights prepared by the “celebrity chefs.”
- The Annual Luncheon, held each November and gives Women in Philanthropy members the opportunity to come together to recognize the grant recipients for that year as well as hear updates on previous grant recipients. The luncheon always features a wonderful speaker who is not only entertaining but educational as well.
- Educational Seminars and Tours are held throughout each year. These events range from tours of the hospital and cancer center to conversations on aging to living a healthy life.
- Social Gatherings are held throughout each year. From afternoon tea and a movie to “Girls Night Out” events, members enjoy the opportunity to connect with each other in a social setting.
Total grants funded = $183,000
Women in Philanthropy grants funds to LRMC and LRCC for improving the care provided to women and children of our community.
These grants are used toward the purchase of new and replacement equipment, construction and renovation, education and the establishment of new programs.
2011 Grants
- To purchase ten pressure relieving cushions and two heated massage chairs for patients receiving dialysis at LRMC.
- To purchase a teaching simulator to be used for continuing education for LRMC staff who interact with children. (HAL is a 5 year old manikin doll.)
- To purchase interactive equipment (two gaming stations) for the LRMC Pediatric ED Vertical Lobby.
- To purchase two Vision Vein Viewers – New equipment which provides technology to easily view tiny or difficult to locate veins.
- Capital Needs for the expansion of LRMC Women’s Health Services.
Children of the Pedriatric Depanrtment Thank Women in Philanthropy for Their New Space
Women in Philanthropy 2010 Grant
2010 Grants
- To build and equip one treatment room in the new Pediatric Emergency Department at LRMC (4th payment of a 4 year commitment).
- To purchase equipment for the new Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic at the Lakeland Regional Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinic.
- Capital Needs for the expansion of LRMC Women’s Health Services.
- To purchase furnishings for the new LRMC Employee Lactation Privacy Room.
- To refurbish the LRMC Pediatric Unit Treatment/Procedure Rooms as Child Friendly Spaces.
2009 Grants
- To purchase the Gaumard Noelle S575 Childbirth Simulator (mom & baby) which will be used to offer continuing education to LRMC staff.
- To purchase Medela’s Symphony Preemie + Cards & Education Package. Will be used at LRMC for mothers of pre-term infants to help establish and increase adequate volume of milk in order to sustain their newborns.
- To fund an art project for Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at LRMC in conjunction with Florida Southern College Art Department. Students will paint wall murals.
- To purchase training program “Calmer Kids” which helps children cope in emergency and urgent care and inpatients settings. Will be used to train LRMC staff who interact with children.
- To fund a Pilates Program for Female Oncology Patients at Lakeland Regional Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Clinic. This will consist of free community education and pilates mat instruction sessions to offer oncology patients flexibility and strengthening exercises.
2008 Grants
- To purchase infant car beds to provide a safe mechanism for parents to transport their premature infant home from LRMC without the risk of compromising their airways.
- To provide and implement a LRMC Perinatal Bereavement Program that will provide patients with exceptional care.
- To purchase infant size immobilization device to be used during MRI and CT scans at LRMC.
- To create a LRMC diabetes program for care of newly diagnosed children.
- To provide educational/play therapy supplies for outpatient treatment at LRMC of psychiatric disorders in young children.
- To start an aftercare group for child/adolescent patients who are discharged from LRMC inpatient psychiatric treatment.
- To purchase injury prevention equipment and supplies to be distributed to the public by LRMC trauma community education program.
- To underwrite an educational program for key community leaders on the importance of advance directives.
2007 Grants
- To build and equip one treatment room in the new Pediatric Emergency Department at LRMC.
- To develop a Breast Cancer Support Group & Program at Lakeland Regional Cancer Center.
- To fund stroke literature and educational materials for community and patient education.
- To purchase equipment and teaching aids used by the LRMC Cardiac Rehab Department.
- To fund speaker fees for National Association of Social Workers Luncheon coordinated by LRMC Mental Health Services.
- To fund DVD/Video program for the Children & Adolescent Family Therapy offered by LRMC Mental Health Services.
- To fund the continuation of the LRMC Healing Arts Program Coordinator through September 2008.
2011 Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
2011 Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
