Kevin Janser, a nonprofit
executive for more than 40 years, has announced he'll be retiring
at the end of September.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kevin Janser, a
nonprofit executive for more than 40 years, has announced he'll be
retiring at the end of September. He has spent the last 17 years
leading Memorial and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Foundations.
"Kevin's impact has been significant, not
just within our Memorial family, but throughout the entire
philanthropic community in South
Florida," - K. Scott
Wester
During his time as president of Memorial's foundations, Janser
and his team raised nearly $250
million to support programs, services, and facilities within
the healthcare system, including more than $56 million for the expansion of Joe DiMaggio
Children's Hospital. He also recently oversaw a successful capital
campaign for the new Memorial Cancer Institute facility in
Pembroke Pines.
"Kevin's impact has been significant, not just within our
Memorial family, but throughout the entire philanthropic community
in South Florida," said K.
Scott Wester, Memorial Healthcare
System president and CEO. "His leadership positively impacted
countless families, and his passion for fundraising made a
difference for causes and campaigns that matter."
A graduate of both Southern Illinois
University and the University of West
Florida, Janser began his career in higher education before
transitioning to healthcare. Prior to joining Memorial in 2007, he
was vice president of development at Holy Cross Hospital.
"Retiring is bittersweet," said Janser, a Boca Raton resident. "I look forward to
spending more time with my family, but I will miss the many
colleagues, supporters, and friends who have made this journey so
special. I thank each and every one of them."
Janser's Memorial career included sharing the stage with former
U.S. President Bill Clinton, music's
Gloria Estefan, author James Patterson, and sports figures that
included Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Bob
Costas, Pat Riley, and
Derek Jeter. The Conine Clubhouse,
where families can stay for free while a child is being treated at
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, is annually funded by
philanthropic gifts generated at events hosted with former major
league ballplayer Jeff Conine.
Janser also shepherded ongoing partnerships with Florida Panthers
Captain Aleksander "Sasha" Barkov and Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees that have
resulted in significant contributions to Memorial's nonprofit
foundations. He also oversaw numerous annual fundraisers that
inspired philanthropic giving, including the Diamond Angels'
Fairy Tale Ball, Tour de
Broward, and Joe DiMaggio American
Icon Award.
"Nothing is more important than the health of ourselves and our
families. When individuals and businesses support Memorial's adult
and pediatric foundations, it's an investment that directly
benefits themselves, families, employees, and the entire
community," said Janser.
The Memorial Foundation (http://www.mhs.net/about/foundation)
and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation
(http://www.jdch.com/give-back/foundation) raise funds
philanthropically to assist patients, families, and underwrite the
cost of programs, facilities, and equipment within the Memorial
Healthcare System.
To learn more or make a donation, please call 954.265.3454 or
visit them online.
Media Contact
Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, Memorial
Healthcare System, 954-265-1136, newsmedia@mhs.net,
http://www.mhs.net/
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