Jon Albert, CEO
Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic
Corporate Chair

Jon P. Albert currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic. For over 80 years, the medical group has served Central Florida, the South, and the Nation, providing a complete range of orthopedic services, including bone, joint, spine and muscle care. Partnering with Jewett’s President, he leads the executive leadership team to set the organization’s strategic vision for planning, direction and growth of all clinical and business operations in delivering high quality access, care and service for the patients and community.

Prior to Jewett, Jon served as the Administrator for Clinical Ancillary Services with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS. His responsibilities included market growth, sustainability, and transforming the delivery and implementation of services within UMMC’s regional network of hospitals and medical facilities. Jon has served in various leadership roles at both Mercy Health in Cincinnati, OH and at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Jon’s strong commitment to community programs and revitalization has led him to become deeply engaged with local community and statewide organizations. He serves on the Board of the Central Florida Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and is a speaker, advocate and fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jon received his Master of Science in Health Systems Administration from Georgetown University and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware. He enjoys serving as a Preceptor/Mentor for Health Administration Students at Ole Miss, UAB, UCF, Xavier and Georgetown.

Jon is excited to be partnering with the Arthritis Foundation and is honored to be serving as the Corporate Chair for the 2019 Jingle Bell Run in Orlando!

Join Jon in the fight against arthritis, register or donate today!

Dr. Mary Toth & Dr. Terri Finkel
Nemours Children's Health System
Medical Honoree

The Nemours Rheumatology team provides comprehensive care to our children with juvenile arthritis. Our new Jennifer Lynn Schott Childhood Arthritis Clinic, funded by the Schott family of this year’s Jingle Bell Run Team Parrot Heads of Central Florida, partners our expert team of nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians with PedsAcademy from the University of Central Florida to not only address the medical but psychosocial needs of children with arthritis.
Leading our care team are Dr Toth and Dr Finkel. Mary B. Toth, MD, has been a member of the Nemours pediatric rheumatology team since October 2017, and served as president of the medical staff and director of the pediatric rheumatology division at Akron Children’s Hospital prior. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in rheumatology, and is currently the doctor of both our 2018 Jingle Bell Run youth honoree, Sarah Clemons, and our 2019 Walk to Cure Arthritis youth honoree, Peyton Powell. 

Dr. Terri Finkel currently serves as Chair of Pediatrics and Chief Scientific Officer at Nemours Children’s Hospital. After watching a family member struggle with rheumatic, she developed a passion for rheumatology. As a mother and leading national researcher into causes and treatments of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), she is passionate about finding better treatments and improving quality of life for kids with JIA. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatric, with a subspecialty certificate in Pediatric Rheumatology and in 2012 was named America’s Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, ranking her in the top 1% of Pediatric Rheumatologists on the list of U.S. New Top Doctors.

Join Team Nemours in the fight against arthritis, register or donate today!

Alejandra Burgos
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree

Eight-year-old Alejandra was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just one year old. Her family couldn’t understand why she could not crawl or move her legs like all the other babies her age, and it took many tests to finally receive an accurate diagnosis. Indeed, kids (and babies) get arthritis, too!

Living with this disease has been difficult for Alejandra and her family, even with her mom being a trained medical professional. She takes medications daily and receives weekly injections – but this doesn’t slow down Alejandra from pursuing what she LOVES.

Alejandra enjoys riding horses, taking ballet classes, and playing soccer. Although she dreams of a day when she doesn’t have to take daily medication or receive weekly shots, she understands this is what she needs to do to live a healthy and active life. She has hope that by raising funds and increasing awareness, she can help to one day find a cure for the disease that affects 300,000 children just like her. Alejandra is proud to be 2019 Youth Honoree for the Jingle Bell Run Orlando and hopes you’ll join her on December 7!

Join Alejandra in the fight against arthritis, register or donate today!

Carol Henry Lee
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree

Carol Lee is no stranger to life with arthritis – it has been a part of her for the last 46 years. A freshman on the UF tennis team, she woke up one morning with “tennis elbow” that migrated to multiple joints over the course of time. Three years later, pioneering doctors at UF’s Shands Hospital diagnosed her with rheumatoid arthritis and prescribed 16 aspirin and 14 hours of rest daily. She was told to never have children and to prepare for a crippled life within the next 10 years.

After a small bout of depression, Carol decided to deny her grim diagnosis and to embrace the fullness of life available to her. Carol writes, “There have been good years and bad. Some days I feel like a million bucks and some nights I would give anything for someone to cut off my arm or leg. LabCorp is my second home because I’ve had blood tests every three months since 1976. I’ve had 4 surgeries and have taken some scary drugs just to keep moving and I’d be a rich woman if I didn’t spend so much on drugs, doctors, and equipment. The worst part is the unpredictability of the disease - I never know when I will have to cancel plans. [But] there is a bright side. I had good insurance with AT&T (now on Medicare), earn a good living and haven’t needed to go on permanent disability. My managers and colleagues at Bonnier are 100% supportive. My friends and family are always there for me... and God has blessed me.”

Currently Carol is gratefully in remission. Her advice? Rest, eat a healthy diet, keep moving and most importantly - stay positive!

Carol is now focused on partnering with the Arthritis Foundation to raise money for a cure and to fight for policy changes that would create more affordable access to the drugs people need. Carol is proud to be the 2019 Adult Honoree Jingle Bell Run Orlando.

Join Carol in the fight against arthritis, register or donate today!