Ena Kane Finds Comfort in a Planned Gift That Memorializes Her Loved Ones

More than 30 years ago, Ena and Robert Kane retired to Boca Raton, Florida, from New York. Not long after, in 1995, their daughter, Odette, joined them. The Kane family spent many wonderful years enjoying life together in the Sunshine State until tragedy stuck in 2010 when both Robert and Odette were killed in a car accident.

Ena decided to turn her grief into positivity and became a generous philanthropist to the community and Boca Regional. Most recently, she made an incredible estate gift to Keeping the Promise The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

“I love the hospital and all the people who have cared for me throughout the years,” said Ena. “It comforts me when people tell me they’ve seen my family’s names in the various buildings and departments here. I am grateful for these opportunities to attach something positive to their memory. So when the chance arose to utilize my resources to support the hospital’s efforts, I immediately called the Foundation.”

Through the years, Ena has shown her philanthropic spirit with prior gifts cumulatively totaling in excess of $500,000. Boca Regional has acknowledged this altruism with significant recognition, which is visible in the waiting area of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, as well as locations in the Emergency Department and in the Women’s Center. Naming of facilities is particularly meaningful for Ena, as her gifts have been made in memory of her late husband, Robert, and daughter, Odette.

“Ena Kane is an inspiration to all of us,” said Stan Barry, co-chair of Keeping the Promise. “She has experienced life as part of an illustrious family in Nicaragua, has endured suffering, and then given so generously of herself so that others may reap the benefit of a new generation of medicine here at Boca Regional. We are so grateful to be a part of her life.”

Like Ena Kane, your philanthropic spirit will help us continue to deliver the highest quality patient care. To learn more about creating a gift, please contact Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation at 561-955-4142 or BRRHFoundation@baptisthealth.net.