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donor | Mercy Health — Springfield, OH

Meet Ray Branstiter

As chaplain at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital, and pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Ray Branstiter knows the importance of giving. He gives to others as part of his mission. And, he gives to provide quality health care to his community.

impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Jovonne’s Story

Jovonne wasn’t feeling well. But as a member of the homeless population in Lorain, she’d grown accustomed to just dealing with it. That is, until she saw the Mercy Health Community Outreach team arrive at the shelter she calls home.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Kevin’s Story

Kevin is completing a chaplaincy internship at Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center. The internship program is supported by your donation. He is learning the full breadth of Mercy Health’s spiritual care and how it provides better patient care.

donor | Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Meet Pam Reber Jones

As a funeral director, Pamela Reber Jones helps grieving families process the loss of a loved one and honor lives well-lived. When her own mother passed away after being cared for by Mercy Health — New Life Hospice, she saw the importance of end-of-life care.

donor | Mercy Health — Lima, OH

Meet the Cecala Family

Cheri Cecala felt compelled to support the new Mercy Health Women’s Health Center from the moment she first heard about it. Along with her daughters Carmen and Ellie, the Cecala family is investing in the women in their community through a trusted partner.

donor | Mercy Health — Irvine, KY

Meet Darrell and Jennifer Billings

Darrell and Jennifer Billings support the Mercy Health Foundation Irvine to strengthen their community. As the owners of Tanner Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Stanton, they know a healthy community is a successful one.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Ashley’s Story

Our community has access to advanced tools like the FibroScan because of your generosity. That means patients like Ashley can be tested for liver disease more easily, and with greater peace of mind.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Thomas’s Story

When Tom Bonny went into surgery in 2024, he expected doctors to repair a heart murmur. Instead, he woke to the news that his heart needed far more care than anyone realized. He’d needed three bypasses and a valve repair. Your gift helped him recover.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Dr. Reyles’s Story

Thanks to you, the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is shaping the future of health care in the Mahoning Valley, one young physician at a time.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Tammye’s Story

Tammye is the program coordinator at Inspiring Minds, an afterschool and summer program for disadvantaged students. Your support helps Tammye teach students to make healthy choices.

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