The Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital has been awarded a $32m grant from The Marcus Foundation, marking the largest donation in the hospital's history.
With this new grant, the Marcus family's total financial support now totals nearly $75m, enhancing the Institute's status as a neurological and neurosurgical care centre in the region.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute director and chief medical executive Warren Selman said: “We are incredibly fortunate to be part of a community where individuals like Bernie and Billi Marcus are driven to make such profound impacts. Their extraordinary generosity has brought invaluable resources to Boca Raton, elevating Marcus Neuroscience Institute as a premier destination for brain and spine care. Thanks to their support, we now offer a programme that not only rivals but stands alongside the best in the nation.
“Their commitment to advancing healthcare has transformed our capabilities for the community and our patients."
This grant comes at a pivotal time as the hospital nears the completion of its Keeping the Promise campaign, which aims to raise $290m to support the ongoing $1.1bn transformation of the hospital's campus.
The investment will expedite the forthcoming stage of growth at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, an initiative valued at $124 million.
It centres on creating specialised programmes for neurological well-being, encompassing conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain cancers.
Additionally, the funding will concentrate on staff development, with a strategy to attract fresh clinician-scientist doctors to promote pioneering work in neurology and spinal treatment.
Moreover, the contribution from the Marcus family will underwrite the appointment of ten new Distinguished Physician Scholars.
This will bolster the medical team's capacity for innovation and exploration via clinician-led translational research.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez said: “We are forever grateful to Bernie and Billi Marcus for their foresight, relentless spirit, selfless generosity, and commitment to their passion to Marcus Neuroscience Institute. This transformative grant will profoundly impact our ability to deliver world-class care and enhance Marcus Neuroscience Institute to better serve the community. This grant reflects their deep commitment to improving healthcare and ensuring our hospital remains a leader in medical excellence for years to come”.
The Marcus Foundation founder Bernie Marcus and his spouse Billi intend to continue their philanthropic legacy through The Marcus Foundation over the next two decades.
The Marcus Foundation president Jay Kaiman said: “This grant provides a significant step forward, enabling Marcus Neuroscience Institute to elevate its capabilities even further and be a destination centre for world-class treatment and discovery. Bernie, together with his wife, Billi, was so committed to fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare and wanted to ensure that the people of Boca Raton and beyond have access to the best possible care for their neurological needs.”
