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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scott’s Story

Scott was diagnosed with a stenotic aortic valve right before his son’s college baseball team began a championship run. Thanks to your gift to support cardiac services at Bon Secours — St. Mary’s Hospital, Scott’s heart was healed and he got to see his son’s championship.

donor | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Meet Craig Newton

Craig Newton supports the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation because giving feels personal to him. His gifts often honor people who mean the world to him, including Mabel Sebra, whom he lovingly calls his “second mom.”

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Karen Lester’s Story

Karen Lester knows she experienced a terrifying medical emergency when she had a stroke last year. But what she remembers is kindness and dignity. Your support of neurological care at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital helped Karen recover.

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Meredith’s Story

As a nurse, Meredith Martin knew exactly where to turn when she learned that her twins would need specialized neonatal care. She went to the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital NICU that donors support with their gifts.

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Theresia’s Story

Chemotherapy is a necessary and effective treatment for many with cancer. But the side effects of the powerful medications are intimidating. Donor gifts help patients like Theresia DiPasqua deal with lingering side effects even after treatment ends.

donor | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

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.

donor | Bon Secours – Richmond, VA

Mary Kay Rotert’s Story

Mary Kay is a Nurse Practitioner, who once needed a lot of help paying for her education. Today, she uses planned gifts to the Foundation to help others pursue nursing careers.

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