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Foundation for Lee County Public Schools names Lee Health 2020 Business Partner of the Year

By Staff | Jun 19, 2020

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools has announced Lee Health as a 2020 Business Partner of Year at the 29th Partners in Education State of Our Schools event held virtually on May 29. This award recognizes the work and support Lee Health has dedicated to the Foundation and the School District of Lee County for over 30 years.

“Lee Health epitomizes what it means to be engaged with public education,” says Marshall T. Bower, Esq, president & CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. “The opportunities offered to our students and teachers by Lee Health are priceless, we are honored to be business partners with Lee Health and are grateful for what they do for education in Lee County.”

Lee Health supports the Foundation’s College and Career Initiatives, such as STEM@Work and hosted the STEM@Work Kick-Off this year at Coconut Point. It is a major sponsors of the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program and is involved with the Take Stock in Children Scholarships/ Mentoring program. Lee Health also provides internship programs for School District students, supports teachers by donating supplies and so much more.

“We are honored to be recognized by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. At Lee Health we value our partnership with the Foundation in support of those who educate the future of our community and workforce, “Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA, Lee Health President & CEO. “We are proud of the programs we have established with the Foundation, including, provided athletic trainers for high school sports programs, supplying automated external defibrillators in elementary and middle schools, and developing outreach programs with our injury prevention experts and mental health navigators. Lee Health has a long-standing partnership with the Foundation and we look forward to continuing the journey for many years to come”.

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools is at 2266 Second St., Fort Myers, FL 33901. Call 239-337-0433 or visit leeschoolfoundation.org