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Meet Mara Barnes

As a nurse at Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital, Mara Barnes spent her career caring for others. After retiring in 2022, she’s continued that mission by giving to the Mercy Health Foundation.

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Andrew Bajda’s Story

The hearts of the Bajda family were captured by a song. When Andrew Bajda’s mother was in hospice care, Pastor John Jackson sang “You Are My Sunshine.” The sweet melody put a smile on his mother’s face and soothed Andrew’s soul. It was all thanks to donor gifts to support pastoral and spiritual care services.

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Jocelyn Ruiz’s Story

As a working mom with two sons, Jocelyn Ruiz is not used to sitting still. Thanks to donors, she didn’t have to when she was in labor with her latest child, Elijanel.

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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 Kathy Koepp

In the wake of her breast cancer diagnosis, Kathy needed help thinking clearly. Thankfully, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital connected her with a nurse navigator—a crucial program supported by donors.

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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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Ethelia Bryant’s Story

Thanks to donors, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital can offer music therapy to patients. For Ethelia and her family, it was medication for the soul.

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Meet John Rinaldi

After 50 years in comedy, the legendary Lil John wanted a new way to help people. Mercy Health Foundation Lorain aligns with his goal of serving those most in need.

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Manimone’s Story

Thanks to donor support, the Rising Stars program is helping Manimone prepare for a future in medicine.

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Meet Sherrhia Braggs

From the beginning, your support of mothers in Lorain has meant a lot to Sherrhia and her expanding family.

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Manimone is applying to medical school, thanks to donor support for Rising Stars
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Donors gave Kathy a secret weapon in her fight against cancer: a Nurse Navigator
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Thanks to donors, Ethelia recovered with a song in her heart
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Barbara gives because strong health systems are vital for strong communities
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Linda’s nurse navigator made sure she got the cancer care she needed
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Resource Mothers helps Xiomara take better care of her children
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Don donates to help the Foundation deliver care to the underserved
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Programs like Parish Nursing and Rising Stars allow Dr. Thomas to help more people
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Farnaz gives to impact her community
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Harry is enjoying an active life after back surgery

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