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Meet Kerry Muhlenkamp

For Kerry Muhlenkamp, charitable giving is personal. He wants to see where his support goes and know it is making a difference close to home. That is exactly what drew him and his family to support the Mercy Tots Childcare Center through Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. Kerry believes that investing in children means investing in the future, and that accessible childcare keeps talented people rooted in the community. He hopes the center fills up and helps Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center retain the great employees his community depends on.

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Robert’s Story

When Robert Seitzer left the military in 1995, the support systems for veterans dealing with trauma were few and far between. He had been through combat, carried the weight of PTSD, and had little recourse. Thirty years later, he knows how much has changed and how much your generosity makes possible. Your gift to Mercy Health Behavioral and Mental Health Services helps connect veterans, survivors, and community members to mental health resources, education and care. For Robert, knowing that support exists means everything.

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Tom’s Story

Tom Fiorille spent more than 30 years as a chemical engineer in California and planned to retire there. Then his daughter faced a health crisis and everything changed. Tom and his wife sold their home and moved to Ohio without hesitation. Shortly after, a perceptive new doctor ordered an MRI that revealed stage four prostate cancer. Your gift to Mercy Health St. Rita's Cancer Center helped make what followed possible. A series of photon treatments successfully eliminated the cancer, and the care team Tom calls angels gave him the courage and strength to get through it all.

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Kayla’s Story

Kayla rejoices that both her toddler and her infant son have a safe, stable and loving environment to spend their days. Mercy Tots allows her to support her family and continue her career.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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