‘An Evening with Kevin Nealon’ comedy benefit raises $50,000 for Hope Hospice

Beloved comedian and Saturday Night Live alumni Kevin Nealon entertained nearly 500 Hope supporters with a standup performance and raised $50,000 for Hope Hospice at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre earlier this month.

Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope Healthcare, said that Nealon has been a longtime friend of Hope Hospice.

“We are truly grateful for Kevin’s time and talent and for our generous sponsors,” said Beckwith. “With changes in health care regulations and reimbursement, we rely on community support to continue serving those in our community who need Hope most.”

Event sponsors included Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre; Chippendale Audiology; Studio Plus; Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida; Apothecary Specialists, Luis E. Insignares, Attorneys at Law; WINK 96.9 FM; WXNX FM 93X; WINK TV; Traders; Conric PR & Marketing; Kearns Restaurant Group; Estero Bay Chevrolet; and Northwestern Mutual.