Donor Impact
Philanthropy Amplifies Our Impact
Delivering Whole Child Health not only requires us to go well beyond medicine, it also needs the support of individuals, foundations, corporations and other community partners who are committed to creating the healthiest generations of children.
A Legacy Of Support, A Future Of Impact
We are grateful for the dedication of our long-time supporters and appreciative of new relationships we’ve developed in recent years with friends who share our vision of better health for children everywhere.
2024 By the Numbers
$34.3M
Total Raised
14,546
Total Donors
9
New Endowments Established
50 States and 9 Countries
Donors Across The World
Thank You To Our Donors
Gifts of any size make a significant impact on care and services today and help support future programs and treatments. The strength of our connection with donors and partners is what will champion the evolution of health delivery for children across our country and around the world.
A sincere thank you to our donors for their incredible generosity.
Highlights Of Giving
Pass It On To Kids Foundation
Pass It On To Kids Foundation gave a transformational $7 million gift to support cancer research and music therapy at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. The funding advances research on using the Zika virus to fight neuroblastoma and ovarian cancers, and also strengthens music therapy to help children and families cope with emotions and anxiety.
Four Seasons Orlando Journey Fund
In our second year partnering with Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the 2023 celebrity golf tournament raised $235,503 for pediatric cancer research. The event launched the Journey Fund to support families facing childhood cancer and to highlight the importance of clinical trials — with Nemours Children’s leading the region in offering these critical treatment options.
Spirit of Halloween
Spirit of Halloween donated $79,027 to support Child Life programs at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, raised through 10 local stores. An additional $16,939 was raised at three Orlando locations to benefit our Child Life programs in Florida.
Legacy Endowments for Orthopedics
While gifts of all kinds are essential, endowed funds are crucial because they are permanent funding sources, allowing donors to support causes they care about in perpetuity. Recent endowments at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, will ensure our patients have access to care that remains at the forefront of pediatric orthopedics.
This endowment, part of Mrs. Snyder’s $6.75 million investment in Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, supports specialized care for children with osteogenesis imperfecta and is currently held by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone.
Held by pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. W. G. Stuart Mackenzie, this endowment provides crucial support for the treatment and research of skeletal dysplasia conditions.
This newly established fund facilitates engagement events promoting collaboration between families, health care professionals, and researchers while addressing psychological and social challenges faced by families of children with special needs.
Established through Lammot du Pont Copeland Jr.’s visionary $3 million gift to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, this endowment will have enduring impact. Named after Copeland’s grandmother, it will permanently link the name Andelot with academic excellence in orthopedics, as represented by Dr. Suken Shah, chair of Orthopedic Surgery.
Corporate Impact
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware: A “Partner” in Medical-Legal Partnership Support
Imagine having trouble paying your rent as a single parent returning to school to further your career. One of our patient families faced this scenario, and an eviction hearing was scheduled in short order. During a timely appointment for their child, the parent completed one of 54,000 routine social needs assessments we conduct each year. On it, the family indicated they were in jeopardy of losing their apartment.
Their openness about the eviction hearing led to a referral to our Medical-Legal Partnership, a program made possible through a generous investment from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware’s, Highmark Blueprints for the Community.
Through this partnership, our clinical teams — like doctors and social workers — are trained to identify legal issues that can harm a family’s health. These can include things like housing insecurity, lack of education access, economic struggles, unsafe living conditions or even polluted water. Addressing these legal needs for underserved families is part of our commitment to providing care that goes well beyond medicine.
In this case, attorneys reviewed our patient family’s eviction notice and discovered it didn’t comply with local laws. The case was dismissed — and the parent was able to keep their home.
“The pediatric Medical-Legal Partnership model aligns with efforts across Nemours Children’s to improve health opportunities and create healthier futures for all children and families.”
— Abby Nerlinger, MD, MPH
Researcher and Pediatric Hospitalist, Nemours Children’s Health
Stewardship Highlight
The Sound of Hope: Demetree Family Foundation
The Jack C. & Betty A. Demetree Foundation has generously invested $2 million in the future of pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through their landmark contribution to Sounds of Hope, our campaign to reimagine the Center for Otolaryngology at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville. This significant gift from the Demetree Foundation will expand our center’s capacity to treat patients, pioneer innovative therapies for ENT disorders, and develop the next generation of otolaryngology specialists.
“We are honored to support the new ENT center, which will offer children access to state-of-the-art technology and exceptional physician care.”
— Lisa Demetree, Director of the Demetree Foundation
ENT disorders are among the most common health issues in children, leading to around 30 million doctor visits each year. Early care is key — especially for hearing loss, which, if left untreated, can impact a child’s development, learning, and emotional well-being.
As the region’s largest cochlear implant program, our Jacksonville team cares for more children with hearing loss than any provider in Northeast Florida. Recognized for our expertise, we’re the top referral center for complex pediatric ENT cases. With generous support from the Demetree Foundation, we’re continuing our mission to give every child the gift of sound.