Jupiter Medical Center Launches $500M 'Generational Health' Campaign

Historic fundraising effort aims to transform future of care in Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Jupiter Medical Center has announced the public launch of its landmark $500 million 'Generational Health' philanthropic campaign, which has already raised $258 million to date. The campaign will fund investments in advanced technologies, expanded services, and next-generation facilities to redefine healthcare excellence in the region.

Why it matters

The 'Generational Health' campaign represents Jupiter Medical Center's most ambitious fundraising initiative ever, reflecting the hospital's growth trajectory and the increasing demand for high-quality care in the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast region. The investments will strengthen the hospital's cornerstone programs and enhance the patient experience.

The details

The 'Generational Health' campaign has already secured several transformative gifts, including a $35 million donation from Tim and Jayne Donahue to support a new 92-bed Patient Care Tower. Other major investments include $10 million from Hugh, Nancy, and Chad Elliott to expand the electrophysiology lab and Heart and Vascular Institute, and $25 million from Johnny and Terry Gray to advance the Surgical Institute. These gifts have enabled Jupiter Medical Center to expand clinical programs, recruit top talent, and invest in advanced technology like the Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot.

  • The 'Generational Health' campaign was quietly launched three years ago.
  • The public launch of the campaign was announced on February 5, 2026.

The players

Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM

President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center.

Tim and Jayne Donahue

Donated $35 million, the largest gift in the hospital's history, to support the new 92-bed Patient Care Tower.

Hugh, Nancy, and Chad Elliott

Donated $10 million to expand the electrophysiology lab and Heart and Vascular Institute.

Johnny and Terry Gray

Donated $25 million to advance the Surgical Institute.

Traci Simonsen

Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“We are constantly challenging ourselves to take patient care to the next level. Our growth is about more than increasing capacity; it is about redefining health care excellence. This campaign accelerates investments in advanced technologies, expanded services, and next-generation facilities that will define the future of medicine in our region. Every investment in Generational Health moves us closer to a future where outstanding care is always within reach.”

— Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center (southfloridahospitalnews.com)

“We are grateful to our supporters from Port St. Lucie to Boca Raton who believe in our mission. Since quietly launching our campaign three years ago, we have raised $258 million, including gifts from 6,000 donors, 30 percent of whom are new supporters. This momentum confirms that our community understands the urgency of this moment and shares our vision for the future. We remain grateful for their commitment to our shared vision and enthusiastic about what the future holds.”

— Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation (southfloridahospitalnews.com)

What’s next

The Jupiter Medical Center Foundation plans to continue fundraising efforts to reach its $500 million goal for the 'Generational Health' campaign, which will support the hospital's expansion and transformation of healthcare services in the region.

The takeaway

Jupiter Medical Center's 'Generational Health' campaign represents a bold vision to redefine healthcare excellence in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, driven by significant philanthropic support and investments in advanced technologies, expanded services, and next-generation facilities. This initiative underscores the hospital's commitment to delivering the highest quality care for both current and future generations of patients.