Lee Health Foundation presents an opportunity to support Clinical Education at Shipley Cardiothoracic Center Innovation Education Research AN EVENING WITH DR. SANJAY GUPTA Saturday, February 18 5:30 PM 9:00 PM Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Innovation Education Research
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY An Evening with Dr. Sanjay Gupta Hosted by Shipley Cardiothoracic Center Saturday, February 18, 2017 Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa 5:30 PM: Meet-and-Greet Private Reception* 6:00 PM: Guest Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM: Dinner 8:00 PM: Q&A with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Brian Hummel Event Chair: Dr. Brian Hummel This exclusive invitation-only event features the captivating high-profile speaker, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and the Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN. The event is expected to draw 200 VIP guests for an intimate meet-and-greet, cocktail reception, dinner and Q&A with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Brian Hummel. The event benefits clinical education at the new Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, which will expand upon Lee Health s current cardiothoracic care expertise by establishing an innovative hub focused on patient care optimization, research and learning opportunities for surgical teams worldwide. *Exclusive for Gold Sponsors
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: DR. SANJAY GUPTA In 2003, Gupta was named one of PEOPLE magazine s Sexiest Men Alive and a pop culture icon by USA Today. That same year, he also won the Humanitarian Award from the National Press Photographers Association. In 2004, the Atlanta Press Club named him Journalist of the Year and in 2009, he won both the first Health Communications Achievement Award from the American Medical Association s Medical Communications Conference and the Mickey Leland Humanitarian Award from the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC). In 2010, Gupta was honored by John F. Kennedy University with its Laureate Award for leaders in health and wellness. In 2011, Forbes magazine named him as one of the Ten Most Influential Celebrities. A household name across the United States, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is best known for his role as the multiple Emmy award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN. A practicing neurosurgeon, he reports on health and medical news for all of CNN s shows domestically and internationally, and contributes to CNN.com. Dr. Gupta s medical training and public health policy experience distinguishes his award-winning reporting, which covers a range of topics. Joining CNN in the summer of 2001, he reported from New York following the 9/11 terror attacks. In 2003, he embedded with the U.S. Navy s Devil Docs medical unit, reporting from Iraq and Kuwait as the unit traveled to Baghdad. In 2009, he embedded with the U.S. Army s 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. Gupta contributed to the network s 2010 Peabody Award-winning coverage of the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2006, Gupta contributed to CNN s Peabody Award-winning coverage of Hurricane Katrina. His Charity Hospital coverage for Anderson Cooper 360 resulted in his 2006 News & Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Feature Story. In 2004, Gupta was sent to Sri Lanka to cover the tsunami disaster, contributing to the 2005 Alfred I. dupont-columbia Award for CNN. In 2015, Gupta was again awarded the Alfred I. dupont-columbia Award for the two-hour primetime documentary WEED. Inspiring Americans to lead healthier, more active lives, Gupta launched Fit Nation, CNN s multi-platform anti-obesity initiative, now in its sixth year. In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is a member of the staff and faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine. He is associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and regularly performs surgery at Emory University and Grady hospitals. He holds memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Council on Foreign Relations. He serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery and a certified medical investigator. Before joining CNN, Gupta completed neurosurgical fellowship at the Semmes Murphey Clinic and residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. In 1997, he was selected as a White House Fellow, serving as a special advisor to First Lady Hillary Clinton. Gupta contributes to the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes. He is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, Chasing Life (2007), Cheating Death (2009) and Monday Mornings (2012). Gupta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a doctorate of medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS Deadline for Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday, January 20, 2017 $20,000 Presenting Sponsor Two exclusive seats at Dr. Sanjay Gupta s table Recognition during program One VIP table for eight Presenting Sponsor acknowledgment with company logo on all event materials Meet-and-greet private reception with Dr. Sanjay Gupta for you and your guests Tax deduction for $17,500 $10,000 Gold Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsor One reserved table for eight Company logo recognition on all event materials Sponsorship recognition sign at the event along with other Bronze-level sponsors Tax deduction for $3,400 $500 Individual Tickets Depending on availability following sponsorship fulfi llment Tax deduction for $250 per ticket One VIP table for eight Meet-and-greet private reception with Dr. Sanjay Gupta for you and your guests Company logo recognition on all event materials Individual Thank You sign at the event Tax deduction for $8,400 $7,500 Silver Sponsor One preferred table for eight Company logo recognition on all event materials LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION S STATE REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH14406. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Sponsorship recognition sign at the event along with other Silver-level sponsors Tax deduction for $5,900
AN EVENING WITH DR. SANJAY GUPTA Sponsorship Form Presenting Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Individual Tickets Name: Business/Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Payment Check Enclosed (Payable to Lee Health Foundation) AmEx MasterCard Visa Account Number: Expiration Date: Signature: For More Information: Dr. Brian Hummel Event Chair (239) 343-7000 ShipleyCardio@LeeHealth.org Lee Health Foundation (239) 214-0921 LeeHealthFoundation@LeeHealth.org Return to: Lee Health Foundation PO Box 2218 Fort Myers, FL 33902 Fax: (239) 343-6991
Innovation Education Research ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY: SHIPLEY CARDIOTHORACIC CENTER Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, located at HealthPark Medical Center, is a revolutionary approach to improving health care in Southwest Florida and advancing the treatment of heart and lung diseases. Since the creation of Shipley Cardiothoracic Center in 2014, this unique entity has benefi ted clinical operations and engaged the entire region in ways not previously attained. The Shipley team includes clinical and research staff, along with visionary administrative leaders who are redefi ning how patients are cared for before, during and after surgery. The Center s volume is growing at an unprecedented rate as the demographics of our area evolve, and we expand our reputation as a destination center of clinical excellence. Shipley Cardiothoracic Center is made possible by a $2.5 million gift by the Shipley Foundation, which is headed by Richard C. Shipley of Sanibel Island. Mr. Shipley expressed the hope that area residents and businesses will join him in supporting this initiative. The innovative approach to heart disease, combined with the research and educational components being undertaken by Dr. DiGiorgi and other professionals at the Center will be a life-changing benefit for many in the community and will improve the quality of life for our friends, families and neighbors for generations to come. I hope my gift will motivate and inspire others in the community to consider supporting this worthwhile effort. Learn more at LeeHealth.org/Foundation/Shipley Richard C. Shipley