Foundation Timeline
What a journey it has been! The Foundation started in 2004 as a small charity with a local focus, and has now grown into an international organization impacting the lives of children across the nation and around the globe. We could not be prouder of the advances made and the lives touches because of the support and generosity of so many friends and donors.
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation was established by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus
2004
2005
Patty McDonald appointed inaugural Foundation President
The Jake Tournament named in memory of Jake Walter Nicklaus
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation became the beneficiary of the Lost Tree Pro-Member Tournament
Barbara Nicklaus and Gary Nicklaus named co-chairs of The Honda Classic Tournament held at PGA National, with Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation becoming the primary beneficiary
Child Life Institute established in Palm Beach County to support Pediatric Oncology Support Team (P.O.S.T.), Child Life Specialists, Safe Kids, and the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic.
2007
2010
Transformational relationship with Miami Children’s begins, leading with the opening of the Miami Children’s Nicklaus Care Center in western Palm Beach County
Charitable alliance announced among the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Nationwide Children’s and Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation
Miami Children’s Nicklaus Outpatient Center at Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens opens
2012
2015
Miami Children’s renamed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Jupiter Medical Center opens the De George Pediatric Unit with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Grand Opening of the Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion (APCP) at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida.
2016
2017
Miami Children’s Health System renamed Nicklaus Children’s Health System including Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation of Canada was established
2018
2019
Jupiter Medical Center opens the Mastroianni Pediatric Emergency Department with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation reached milestone of raising more than $125 million
Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Children’s Legacy Fund was established
2020
