Boris Family makes $5 Million Gift to Surgical Care

Surgeons and Robots Working Hand-in-Hand at the Hospital

On Friday, December 9, 2011, for the second time this year, St. Joe’s has announced a landmark gift from the Boris Family.  This time, the founders of Mountain Cablevision have donated $5 million to support surgical excellence at St. Joe’s; namely through the acquisition of the world’s most advanced surgical robot. 

This gift brings the family’s cumulative giving to the Hospital to $11 million in the past six months alone.  It’s a pretty impressive tally but the Boris Family says it’s just what Owen would’ve wanted.  “Dad was a technology guy,” explains Owen & Marta’s son, Les.  “He was intrigued by the ways in which technology could work hand-in-hand with medical leaders at St. Joe’s to enhance the care of patients.”  “Our mom and dad wanted to help make that kind of advancement in healthcare possible through our family’s philanthropy and we know that’s just what this gift is going to achieve,” added Les’ sister, Jackie Boris-Work.  Read more.