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Meet Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti

Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti might be cousins, but they are as close as siblings. Not only do they work together at CCR Realty in Lima, but they also share the same philanthropic goals. Both Maria and Dino are loyal donors to the Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. Dino sees the impact of their gifts firsthand as a board member.

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Michelle Barry’s Story

Delivering a baby on Mother’s Day seems like any new mom’s dream scenario. But for Michelle Barry and JC Setty, their first day of motherhood was more like a nightmare. Thankfully, donor gifts were there to save Michelle’s life.

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Tom Simmons’ Story

Tom Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Lima region. He is a native of nearby Ada, Ohio, where he still lives and works as a college athletic director. Because of donors, this lifelong resident has the chance to live a long life.

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Meet Buddy Wilton

Gratitude inspires E. Carlton “Buddy” Wilton, Jr. to give to the Foundation. And over the years he has learned a few tricks to maximize his generosity to have the greatest impact. Learn more about how Buddy uses several ways to donate, now and in the future. These “blended” donations allow him to give more than he could by making cash gifts alone and provide important tax benefits.

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Meet Sam & Anne Halker

As donors for more than 45 years, the Halkers have witnessed the lengths Mercy Health has gone to for Lima. Their support of GME is making Lima a healthier community.

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Meet Art Collins

Art and his wife believe in giving back. They want their community to have the best health care. So they made a planned gift to the Foundation by using a Qualified Charitable Distribution from Art's IRA.

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Meet Bill Wannemacher

Thanks to donors, Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center became certified in comprehensive stroke care just in time to save Bill's life.

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Carl Berger’s Story

Carl has been a Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima donor for over 30 years. He's passionate about making sure Lima residents can get great care close to home.

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Meet Megan Conner

Thanks to donors like you, St. Rita's Special Care Nursery was prepared to care for Megan's children when they were born with medical concerns.

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Doug Litsey’s Story

Doug is a former firefighter. Your support ensures the Mercy Health - Henry & Beverly Hawk Vascular & Heart Center can keep his heart healthy.

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Your support helped save Dan’s life after a pulmonary embolism
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Dr. Flaherty is thankful donors support graduate medical education in Lima
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Donors provided the special care the Conner children needed at birth
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Donor-funded breast cancer screening revealed Carrisa’s high-risk status
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Carl donates to provide his community with the best health care
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Preslee overcame addiction thanks to donor support of behavioral health services
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Rehab helped Patti get her strength back after a stroke
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The Tidwells give to help families have extra time with their baby
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Donors kept Derek near home for heart surgery
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Rehab at Easy Street helped Justin walk again
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Dr. Gheith supports neuroscience innovation in Lima

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