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Rosa and Ian’s Story

There is nothing more important to Rosa than the health and well-being of her son, Ian. Thanks to your support of medical interpretation services, Rosa is able to play an active role in Ian’s speech and occupational therapy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet Ron Yacobozzi

As a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ron Yacobozzi considers himself lucky to have a local hospital that provides quality, compassionate care. Ron makes most of his donations to the Foundation through his business – 1st Nationwide Title Agency, Ltd.

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Alexis’s Story

Alexis was 15 years old during her first pregnancy. Her mom knew that she would need help. Thankfully, donor-supported programs like Resource Mothers from Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital were there to help her daughter.

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Amanda’s Story

When four-year old Giulietta's cough wouldn’t go away, her family brought her to Mercy Health Wellington Primary Care for a chest X-ray to see what the issue was. Not all primary care clinics offer imaging, but Wellington does thanks in part to your generosity.

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