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donor | Bon Secours – Greenville, SC

Meet Kimberly Cooley

From ER visits to the birth of their grandson, Kimberly and Don Cooley have experienced the care of Bon Secours St. Francis firsthand. That experience inspired them to give back through board service, annual gifts and a planned gift, ensuring the important work of St. Francis continues to serve their community for generations to come.

impact | Bon Secours – Greenville, SC

Tom’s Story

Five years after a heart attack requiring three stents, Tom Nieders is healthier and more active than he ever expected to be. Your support of cardiac rehabilitation at HealThy Self, Bon Secours St. Francis's integrated rehab facility, gave him the tools, guidance and encouragement to lose more than 60 pounds and build lasting habits for a better life.

impact | Bon Secours – Greenville, SC

Meet the Saarloos Family

When twins Aiden and Gabriella arrived seven weeks early at just 31 weeks, they could not breathe on their own. Your gift supports the expertise, equipment and compassionate care of the NICU team at Bon Secours St. Francis that monitored every concern, celebrated every milestone and helped two tiny babies grow strong enough to go home.

associate donor | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Meet Dr. Anne Marie Tuohy

For pediatrician Dr. Anne Marie Tuohy, giving to the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation is an extension of her calling. As a donor, she has seen firsthand how Foundation support helps patients bridge the financial gap when they are uninsured, underinsured or between jobs, reinforcing Bon Secours' commitment to the communities it serves.

donor | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Meet Joyce Lanier

Joyce Lanier was raised to give back, and that spirit led her to support the Violence Response Team at Bon Secours Richmond. Forensic nurses and victim advocates meet patients at their most vulnerable, offering medical care, emotional support and connections to resources that can interrupt the cycle of violence.

impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Kathy’s Story

For four months, severe depression left Kathy nearly unable to function. Your gift to the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation helped purchase a van that transported her to regular appointments with her behavioral care team at Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital. That consistency in care helped Kathy stabilize, regain control of her health and reclaim her life.

impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Steve’s Story

Firefighter Steve Brown had dreamed of the job his whole life. When a workplace injury led to the discovery of a rare, life-threatening brain cyst, Bon Secours Neurosciences stepped in. After surgery and 19 months of recovery, Steve fought his way back. Thanks to donors like you, he is once again living his dream.

donor | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA

Meet Charlie Fairchild

For Charlie, supporting the Bon Secours Foundation is an expression of something deeply personal. She believes health care is more than treatment — it is a ministry that serves the whole person physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally. She has watched that belief come to life through new facilities, expanded technology, and care that reaches the underserved and vulnerable in her community. For Charlie, giving her time and resources is simply what it looks like to invest in people.

impact | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA

Deylon’s Story

When 26-year-old Deylon Quarles went to the emergency room for stomach issues, he expected a quick fix. What he found was a life-changing colon cancer diagnosis and a care team that never left his side. Your generosity helped make the new Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center possible, bringing state-of-the-art technology and expanded surgical services to the community. For Deylon, those resources were the difference between life and death. After surgery, chemotherapy, and a clear colonoscopy, he rang the bell just before Christmas and hasn't looked back since.

donor | Bon Secours – Greenville, SC

Meet Paul Craven

For Paul and Leslie Craven, supporting the Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation is a year-round commitment with a festive kickoff. Each holiday season, the couple hosts their signature Martinis and Mistletoe Party and supports the Festival of Trees. Throughout the year, they give to programs like mobile mammography and Project SEARCH, programs they see making a real difference in Greenville's underserved communities. For Paul, the pride of giving back is personal and visible every time he spots the big pink mammography bus out in the community.

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