Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal at Dancing in the Moonlight Gala

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (November 8, 2024)—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation’s (JPMF) annual benefit gala Dancing in the Moonlight was a tremendous success, raising more than $125,000 in net proceeds to benefit the advancement of innovative healthcare technologies and services in support of the healing mission of Parrish Healthcare. Presented by the law firm of Zumpano Patricios, the event was held October 5, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Apollo/Saturn V Center.

More than 300 guests dined and danced amidst the iconic Saturn V rocket to music from the sixties and seventies along with a special selection of tunes from the Apollo 11 moon landing mix tape. Throughout the evening, guests relived the first crewed Saturn V mission into space and experienced the Apollo era through interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Parrish Medical Center’s Medical Director of Total Joint Replacement, Matthew Musto, DO, the event’s keynote speaker, shared updates on the newest innovations at Parrish Medical Center. Musto highlighted VELYS, a robotic-assisted surgical system that utilizes technology to aid knee replacement procedures that are tailored to each patient. Dr. Musto presented guests with a live VELYS demonstration and then provided all the opportunity to try the robotic system through a hands-on experience.

Judy Allender, Winnie Brewer, Kelley Broome, Mary Coleman, Jessie Kirk and Rachel Terry were co-chairs for the event. The winner of the $1,000 chance drawing was Linda Almeida.

“We are overjoyed by the tremendous support we have received for Dancing in the Moonlight and are thrilled to have so many organizations and community partners joining us to make a difference in the health of our community,” stated Melissa Lugo, chair, JPMF board of directors.

In addition to presenting sponsors Zumpano Patricios, this year’s event partners included the following. Celestial-level Sponsors: GrayRobinson/William and Laura Boyles,Injury Centers of Brevard / Dr. Nick and Jennifer Trastelis, and UBS Financial Services / Susan Morse and Daniel Levy. Galaxy-level Sponsors: Jerry and Judy Allender / Allender & Allender Attorneys at Law, Apogee Physicians, Central Florida Spine & Pain / Dr. Nicholas Giordano, M.D., Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, Jessie Kirk in memory of Robert “Bob” Kirk, Josh and Laura Norris, Pearson Doyle Mohre & Pastis LLP, RUSH Construction, Inc., TeamHealth andBill and Rachel Terry; Constellation-level Sponsors: Don and Carolyn Benson,The Broome Law Firm, P.A. / Chris and Kelley Broome, Florida Health Care Plans, Liz & George Mikitarian, Dr. Matthew Musto and Dr. Bryan Parry, USA Senior Care Network, and Els van Engelenburg. Eclipse-level Sponsors: Dr. & Mrs. Brent Brandon / Golf 1, Inc.,Winnie and Steve Brewer,Herman and Joyce Cole, Randy and Mary Coleman, Davies, Houser & Secrest, CPA, PA, Genesis VII, Inc. / Robert & Karen Jordan, HealthFund Solutions, Dr. William & Mary Hogan, Marty and Terry Lee,Jaime and Melissa Lugo, Chris and Lisa McAlpine, Jeanne D. Miller, MSL CPAs & Advisors, North Brevard Funeral Home, Parrish Home Health / LHC Group Inc., Bansi and Rekha Patel, Howard W. Rinker, D.D.S., Dr. Yash and Sarita Sachdev, Turmy Lum Sieveking, Philip Simpson, Ph.D., Space Coast Health Centers Inc., Sprengergarten and The Morak Family, Barbara and Terry Terhune, and Kenneth and Elizabeth Whittaker; Shooting Star-level Sponsors: Atlantic Enrollment Solutions, Santi Bulnes, The Boggs Family, Hugh and Ina Brown, Gear Up Surplus, George and Barbara Gee, GEICO, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Lightle Beckner Robison Inc., Edwin and Nancy Loftin, Michael and Michele Moehring, MEC General Contractors, Jo Lynn Nelson, RW Services, LLC, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, The Sellers Family, Dr. Tanya Taival, Gynecology, and WFTV / Cox Health Marketing. In-kind Media Sponsor: Brevard Business News.

“On behalf of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation board of directors and staff, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported our 2024 gala and contributed to its success. We have been inspired by the tremendous generosity from every corner of our community. Generosity that will allow us to continue to provide innovative healthcare technologies and services at Parrish Medical Center,” said Lugo.

For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, how to get involved or how to support future efforts, please visit parrishmedfoundation.com.