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James River Capital CEO Gives $100,000 to Bethesda Hospital Foundation

Paul Saunders, who is the Founder and CEO of James River Capital, along with his wife, Victoria, recently made a $100,000 donation to the Bethesda Hospital Foundation of Boynton Beach, Florida. The couple chose the Bethesda Hospital Foundation for its outstanding contributions to not-for-profit health care in South Florida and based on their personal commitment to support community health initiatives.

About the Bethesda Hospital Foundation

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in South Florida with over 23,000 staff members including 4,000 doctors, 11 hospitals, and over 100 outpatient treatment centers across Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Broward counties. Bethesda Hospital Foundation, the charitable arm of Baptist Health, uses donations to serve a large population in need. Since 1959, Bethesda Hospital has nurtured its commitment to provide high-quality medical services with a dedication to personal care. In 2021, the Hospital was recognized by U.S News and World Report as a 2020-2021 high-performing hospital for heart failure, chronic obstructive respiratory disease, and hip replacement.

“Hospitals within a hospital” at Bethesda include:

  • Bethesda Heart Hospital, a 39-bed unit specializing in minimally invasive, percutaneous procedures for patients who have had heart attacks or who are at high risk of heart attack.
  • Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering cutting-edge cancer treatment and rehabilitation along with support services for families.
  • Bethesda Center for Women and Children, an experienced obstetrics unit dedicated to keeping mothers and newborns together in the first hours and days of the baby’s life.
  • Bethesda Orthopaedic Institute, a 24-bed unit including a rehabilitation gym and a communal dining room for patients. 

Bethesda Hospital’s outreach to the community begins with patients who are not yet born. The Hospital provides prenatal classes as well as virtual and in-person training in breastfeeding, Mommy Matters, and Safe Baby. The Hospital sponsors an innovative feeding program for treating potentially dangerous food allergies in toddlers, such as peanut allergy

About Paul Saunders

Paul Saunders founded James River Capital in Richmond, Virginia, which focuses on alternative investments. Under the leadership of CEO Paul Saunders, James River Capital has achieved industry recognition. James River Capital received the Corporate Live Wire Winner from Global Fund Awards in 2015. The company was also awarded an Investors Choice Award in 2015, and an Invest Hedge Award in the GSM $500 million to $1 billion category in 2014.  Mr. Saunders has managed the James River Capital investment portfolios since 1995, and has served as its Chief Executive Officer continuously for almost 30 years.