UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital Auxiliary Foundation was formed in 2013 as a 501(c)(3) organization to join and support the Auxiliary volunteers at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. The Foundation conducts programs dedicated to ensuring that adequate resources are available to maintain superior care at the hospital and it’s mission is carried out in a transparent and efficient manner.
Driving Stroke Care Excellence Home
Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit
Join us as we raise funds to bring this innovative new program to Spanish Plaines. Our community deserves the very best in stroke care…and time is brain.

Cycling, Galas, Concerts and more
Signature Events
Our events make giving back enjoyable and rewarding. More importantly, donor support provides essential resources needed to deliver excellent health care.

Helping students achieve Dreams
Scholarship Program
You can help encourage and enable local high school seniors and hospital employees to pursue degrees or certificates in the health care industry.

leave a legacy
Ways to Give
There are many ways you can make a difference at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and help us continue to provide the highest quality care.

Shopping for a good cause
Retail Sites
Did you know that 100% of the net proceeds from any of our retail sites stay right here in our community? Make your purchases matter!

Philanthropy with a purpose
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By inspiring philanthropic investment, our Foundation is elevating the services and level of care at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital!

Foundation development team
- Erica Lebo, Executive Director, Foundation President
- Jessica Nguyen, Foundation Director
- Kristopher Sargeant, Director Retail Services
- Lou Emmert, Volunteer Coordinator
- Curt Kroll, Manager, Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe
- Cathy Reardon, Foundation Engagement Specialist
- Lili Rodas, Special Event Coordinator
- Shelly Scarbrough, Philanthropy Operations Coordinator
- Judy Shepherd, Assistant Manager, Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe
Foundation board members
- Michael Pape, chair
- George Counselman, vice chair
- Gloria Counselman
- Andre Nacaxe
- Cynthia Parr Rabley
- Bonnie Waggoner
- Christina Campbell
- Sandie Witmer
Board emeritus
- Christine Cote, M.D.
- Thomas Fross
- Maen Hussein, M.D.
- Charles Smith
- Jim Smothers
Ex-officio
- Cheryl Chestnutt, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, UF Health Central Florida
- Heather B. Long, Chief Executive Officer, UF Health Central Florida
Contact Us
1501 N. U.S. Highway 441, Suite 1829
The Villages, FL 32159
352.751.8871
cfh_tvrhaf@shands.ufl.edu
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital Auxiliary Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, supporting the programs and services of UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital – EIN 55-0818419. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is a part of University of Florida Health. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL Registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Customer Services by calling toll-free 1.800.435.7352, within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.