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Meet Blake Summarell

Blake Summarell and his wife Taylor may only be in their 30s, but they’re already making a lasting impact. Blake is a donor to the Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes and Taylor is a nurse practitioner at Mercy Health — Midtown Pediatrics. Blake is inspired to give because of his wife.

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Charlotte Threlkeld’s Story

Charlotte Threlkeld lived with excruciating back pain for years. It was caused by spinal stenosis. At one point, the pain was so severe she needed a wheelchair just to get around. When her surgeon at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital recommended a complex back procedure, she braced herself for a long, painful recovery.

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Linda Powel’s Story

Undergoing cancer treatment is hard enough. For patients who lose their hair because of it, it can be even more difficult to keep spirits up. Thanks to donor generosity, Linda Powel was able to receive a wig and makeup tips to help her manage through her difficult illness.

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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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Rickey Joe’s Story

Rickey Joe's father spent five years in hospice and home health care before passing. He says Mercy Health made that time special, so now, he gives back.

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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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Meet Andraka Royster

By supporting neonatal services at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, you helped Andraka stay close to family at a critical time—when she gave birth to 35-week-old Zhamonte.

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Stepheny Glover’s Story

After a crucial mammogram, single mom, Stepheny, was diagnosed with cancer. Donors like you are ensuring she has the support she needs to win the fight.

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Meet Anita Williams

Anita has worked with children for most of her life. And she's inspired to give to Camp Robin, in part due to her own experiences with grief.

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John Montville’s Story

Executive director of oncology services at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, John, prefers to be a recurring donor because the needs of his community are recurring, too.

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Mary Ann appreciates the donors who support the Little Miracles Birthing Center
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Rickey Joe Keeling gives to hospice to honor his beloved father
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Donors like you provide training mannequins to keep nurses ready
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Hospice services helped Connie care for her beloved husband Wayne his final days
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Chase and Kelly support quality cancer care in their community
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Cold Caps allowed Patty to feel like herself during cancer treatment
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Staci and Kurt give because quality health care is vital to their community
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The birthing center had everything baby Lennox needed to greet the world
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Cold Caps helped Debbie focus on healing not hair loss
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Patient assistance helped Terrie get a wheelchair
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Hospice gave comfort to the Sparks family
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Felicia received the care she needed from the Outpatient Mission Fund
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Pat gives in memory of her husband
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Virginia gives to help those battling cancer

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