Philanthropy
The Tampa Bay Chapter has participated in philanthropic projects since its beginning in 1957. Bazaars were held to raise money for cardiac aid, lollipops to help “Lick Heart Disease” were sold to support heart research, and teddy bear "cough pillows" were provided for patients recovering from heart surgeries. As far back as the 1960’s the chapter has had projects to raise money for the Multiple Schlerosis Society, St. Petersburg's All Children’s Hospital, heart monitoring machines, educational problications, recuperating care publications, a cardiac suite in Tampa's St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, and other hospitals in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. In the late 80's, Our Chapter submitted an application to Alpha Phi Foundation and an All Children’s Hospital's cardiac project was selected to receive the annual (then) $10,000 Heart to Heart Grant.
In recent years the Tampa Bay chapter has donated to various hospitals in the area. We have used the funds from selling poinsettias and pecans to directly support cardiac services in hospitals. We have also donated to Alpha Phi Foundation and participated in the Community Contribution Program, which allowed us to receive money back to donate to local hospital projects involving women’s health care and education.
Currently we continue to support local hospitals in our area with contributions toward cardiac projects and equipment, supporting collegiate chapters in cardiac projects, and support of the Foundation Heart Fund.
Tampa Bay Heart Walk
Since 2010, members of our Chapter have formed a team to participate in the annual Tampa Bay Heart Walk. Many join us in the one to three mile walk at Raymond James Stadium and others have donated in the name of our team. Each year we raise several hundred dollars for the American Heart Association and its cardiac research projects.
Fundraising
The Chapter conducts one major annual fundriasing project. The group sells poinsettias and pecans for the holidays. This sale funds our philanthropy projects as well as supporting Alpha Phi Foundation, local panhellenic scholarships, and Florida Tech Theta Zeta and FSU Gamma Phi Collegian Chapters.
Please participate in the fundraiser by purchasing your holiday poinsettias and pecans from us. The flowers are available the first week of December and the pecans arrive in November. Order from Sandy Donelan.
Please participate in the fundraiser by purchasing your holiday poinsettias and pecans from us. The flowers are available the first week of December and the pecans arrive in November. Order from Sandy Donelan.
Local Cardiac Care Donations
St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, February 2022
Proud to announce: Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter just donated $3,300 to St Anthony's Hospital Foundation to purchase four badly needed Geri chairs aiding patient treatment and recovery. This donation was presented last week during February Heart Month. Additionally our Chapter mailed a $1,150 donation in a special Valentine to Alpha Phi Foundation (Leading With Heart Campaign). The added $150 celebrates our 150th anniversary! Total donation this year = $4,450. Sincerest thanks to Every Member for supporting our chapter, helping raise funds during our December Poinsettia and Pecan sale, and making a Difference!
St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, February 2020
Our chapter donated $5,150 to St Anthony's Hospital to purchase a new piece of exercise equipment for their Cardio Rehab dept. This will be used in the cardiac recovery Physical Therapy department to help many heart patients recover after surgery, go home sooner, and continue building strength after hospital discharge. Officers Caryl Rohol, Kristen Penna, and Mary Taylor helped President Jackie Stubba present the check. Also in photo Robert Sherman, St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation Executive Director and Donna Cothron, St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation Manager of Annual Giving and Michael Moratelli, St. Anthony's Hospital Manager of Cardiovascular Services.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, June 2018
Our Alumnae Chapter donated $4,000 to John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to buy a large warming blanket unit for their echocardiogram room. This piece of equipment will provide warm blankets as needed for recovery units and patient rooms. The chapter also made a $1,000 donation in Feb 2018 to Alpha Phi Foundation Heart Health fund and $1,285 to fully fund the AED (Automatic Externat Defibrillator) for the Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Chapter, house at Florida State University. (Total 2018 donations $6,285)
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, March 2016
Photograph courtesy of Uncharted Video Productions
Our Chapter donated to the Heart Institute of All Children's Hospital of St. Petersburg in March, 2015. We combined two donations; the first was the proceeds from our annual poinsettia and pecan sales donating $2.492.00. Additoinally, we partnered with the staff from All Children's to sponsor a "Painting with a Twist" fundraising event. The attendance of the two groups at this activity allowed us to donate another $658.00.
It was a pleasure to donate $3,150.00 to the Heart Institute of All Children's Hospital, John Hopkins Medicine. The funds will purchase fetal heart rate monitors as part of a larger program helping mothers with at risk pregnancies. The portable monitors will be loaned out to evaluate the baby's heart for signs of distress or medical need, providing greater convenience and quicker intervention if needed. Data collected from a larger population of at risk moms will enhance research shared with other Johns Hopkins locations.
It was a pleasure to donate $3,150.00 to the Heart Institute of All Children's Hospital, John Hopkins Medicine. The funds will purchase fetal heart rate monitors as part of a larger program helping mothers with at risk pregnancies. The portable monitors will be loaned out to evaluate the baby's heart for signs of distress or medical need, providing greater convenience and quicker intervention if needed. Data collected from a larger population of at risk moms will enhance research shared with other Johns Hopkins locations.
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, Tampa, February 2014
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It was a pleasure to support the St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and its effort to educate women about cardiac health and care. Our donation of $2500.00 sponsored "Heart Health for Her" as part of St. Joseph's Ladies Night Out seminars.
Morton Plant Mease Hospital, Clearwater, June 2012
Check presentation to Women's Cardiac Rehab Center, Morton Plant Mease Hospital.
The Tampa Bay Alumnae donated to the Morton Plant Mease Hospital Foundation to a program for Women's Cardiac Rehab. Our group once again supported the program, run by Ann Murphy-Hough, RN which is aimed at women who need to restructure their lives after cardiac diagnosis and/or surgery. The program presents speakers who will help the patients reduce their risks through attitude and emotional controls.
June 2012 The Alpha Phi Foundation Award was Presented to the
Tampa Bay Alumnae at Convention . . . . . . . .One More Time!
Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter has donated to Alpha Phi Foundation for over 20 years. Participating in the Community Contribution Program, we can donate both the the Foundation and to a local cardiac care project. We are proud to have continuously donated, to have been a Martha Mast Award Receipient, and a supporter of the Alpha Phi Foundation.
At the Alpha Phi Convention in July, 2012, the Tampa Bay Chapter was once again presented a Partner in Philanthropy Award as one of the top three alumnae chapter contributors to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
At the Alpha Phi Convention in July, 2012, the Tampa Bay Chapter was once again presented a Partner in Philanthropy Award as one of the top three alumnae chapter contributors to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Donation: 2010
Women's Cardiac Rehab at Morton Plant Mease Hospital, Clearwater
In June 2010, the Chapter donated $1,950.00 to the Morton Plant Mease Hospital Foundation to be used by the Women's Cardiac Rehab Program. The program, run by Ann Murphy-Hough, RN, is aimed at women who need to restructure their lives after cardiac diagnosis and/or surgery. The program presents speakers who will help the patients reduce their risks through attitude and emotional controls. The donation will pay the speakers' fees for this year. The Morton Plant Mease Foundation was so pleased with the donation for this purpose that they matched our money so the Program may spend $3,800.00.
The Tampa Bay Chapter has been invited to attend any of the Morton Plant Mease presentations.
The Tampa Bay Chapter has been invited to attend any of the Morton Plant Mease presentations.
June 2010: Alpha Phi Foundation Philanthropy Award
At the Alpha Phi Convention in July, 2010, the Tampa Bay Chapter was presented a Partner in Philanthropy Award as one of the top three alumnae chapter contributors to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Donation: 2008
All Children's Hospital Equipment Purchase, St. Petersburg
A check is presented for $1,875.00 to All-Children’s Hospital Foundation in St. Petersburg. The 2008 donation was used to purchase a Dina-map Portable monitoring system and other cardiac care monitoring equipment to be used at the hospital.
Donation: April 2006
St. Joseph's Children's Heart Center, Tampa
Donation to Tino Martinez Fund at St. Joseph’s Children’s Heart Center
The Chapter donated $1,750.00 to the Tino Martinez project to build two children’s cardiac operating suites at St. Joseph’s Children’s Heart Center in Tampa. Current New York Yankee baseball player Tino Martinez and his wife, Marie, are honorary co-chairs of the "Saving Young Hearts" project. Tino and Marie are lifelong residents of Tampa and are pleased to support such a worthwhile project in their home city. The suites will include pre-op, post-op facilities and family waiting areas, all will be customized for children. The surgical center will make it possible to perform more than 700 more surgeries each year at the Tampa children’s facility.
