RalRosa Foundation marks five years of healthcare support with milestone fundraiser

The RalRosa Foundation marked five years of expanding healthcare access with a milestone fundraiser, bringing in millions for underserved communities in Jamaica and the US. The Washington-based non-profit celebrated its fifth year on June 20, pushing its total raised since 2022 to over $23.4 million.

This year's proceeds will support Holy Cross Health Community Clinics in Maryland and Golden Spring Health Centre in St Andrew, Jamaica. Funds will also procure medical equipment for primary healthcare clinics damaged by Hurricane Melissa, which impacted one-third of Jamaica's primary care facilities.

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This award is not a destination; it’s a divine confirmation that a life lived on purpose sends ripples far beyond what we can see.

The event, themed “Five Years of Doing Good Together,” took place at The Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens during Caribbean-American Heritage month. It gathered healthcare leaders, business executives, philanthropists, and community advocates dedicated to improving primary healthcare access in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region and Jamaica.

Highlights included the presentation of the inaugural Healthy Spirit Award to AmeriHealth Caritas DC CEO Karen Dale and Dr. Heather Lawson-Myers of Liguanea Family Dental in Kingston, Jamaica. Dr. Lawson-Myers stated, “This award is not a destination; it’s a divine confirmation that a life lived on purpose sends ripples far beyond what we can see.” The foundation also presented the Small Gift, Big Impact (SGBI) micro-grant award to The New Freedmen’s Clinic at Howard University to support their mobile clinic initiative, and the President’s Rising Star award to recognize young leaders.

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The Healthy Spirit Award feels so deeply personal. It’s not just about me; it’s about standing in the current of a legacy that says your life must count for others.