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Vik and Sneha Patel, owners of Purple Square Management Co., have donated $3 million to fund a Healing Garden at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Scheduled to open by 2030, the garden aims to provide a peaceful respite for children and families, enhancing the hospital experience. The Patels’ commitment reflects their dedication to local pediatric healthcare, underscored by their past fundraising efforts that significantly supported the hospital. This initiative symbolizes the importance of community support in improving healthcare services for future generations.
Tampa – In a significant contribution to local pediatric healthcare, Vik and Sneha Patel, owners of Purple Square Management Co., have donated $3 million to the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. This generous donation will be allocated towards the development of a Healing Garden at the hospital’s planned Pagidipati Children’s Hospital facility, scheduled to open by 2030.
The Healing Garden aims to serve as a tranquil space for children and families visiting the hospital, providing an environment conducive to healing and respite from the clinical atmosphere. The initiative reflects the Patels’ commitment to enhancing the well-being and comfort of those who rely on the hospital’s services.
The Patels have personal ties to the community; as parents of two young daughters, they recognize the importance of having high-quality medical facilities nearby. Their relationship with St. Joseph’s has been long-standing, with previous involvement including their role as chairs of the 2024 Heroes Ball, an event that successfully raised $1.45 million for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Additionally, the 2025 Heroes Ball, another fundraising event they supported, set a record by raising $2.6 million for the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, attracting nearly 900 attendees at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The funds raised from these events are crucial in helping to expand the hospital’s Nurse Navigator Program, which assists families in navigating the complexities of pediatric healthcare.
Purple Square Management Co. operates over 245 franchises, including more than 100 Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins locations across Florida and Alabama. Their business success has enabled the Patels to support various community initiatives, particularly in healthcare, where they believe that investment can make a substantial difference in the lives of children and their families.
The development of the Healing Garden is part of a broader vision for the Pagidipati Children’s Hospital, which aims to be a state-of-the-art free-standing pediatric facility. Anticipated to open in 2030, this facility addresses the growing need for specialized pediatric care in the Tampa Bay area, promising advancements in healthcare designed specifically for children.
The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital has a reputation for quality clinical care, attracting families seeking medical assistance for their children. The Patels’ significant contribution demonstrates not only their dedication to the hospital’s mission but also their desire to improve community health outcomes for future generations.
The establishment of the Healing Garden, along with the anticipated opening of the pediatric facility, highlights the importance of community support in enhancing healthcare services available to young patients. Such philanthropic efforts play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare facilities can continue to innovate and provide the necessary resources for families in need.
The Patels’ contribution signifies a shared community commitment to supporting pediatric healthcare, with the Healing Garden set to become a vital part of St. Joseph’s future initiatives aimed at fostering healing and comfort for children and their families during challenging times.
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- TBBW Magazine: Vik and Sneha Patel Donation
- Google Search: Vik and Sneha Patel donation children’s hospital
- TBBW Magazine: Sam and Casey Ellison to Co-Chair Heroes Ball
- Wikipedia: Pediatrics
- TBBW Magazine: Scott and Kathy Fink Donate to Hospital
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Health
- Garden & Gun: Healing Hearts in the Everglades
- Google News: Healing Gardens
- Spectrum News: Healing Garden in Lexington Park
- Google Scholar: Healing Gardens in Healthcare
