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Caroline’s Story

Caroline Frazier welcomed baby Sheppard in the newly renovated Little Miracles Birthing Center. Thanks to donor support, the updated space allowed her whole family to celebrate together in a great environment.

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Meet Mary Grinnell

Mary Grinnell’s passion for giving is rooted in a lifetime shaped by faith and service in Catholic health care. Today, that experience continues to guide and reinforces Mary’s support of the Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes.

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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.

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Sherece’s Story

Thanks to you, sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) Sherece Sullivan is done with seeing victims dismissed due to a lack of evidence. Your gift provided Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital with the high-tech equipment SANE nurses use to collect proof of heinous crimes.

donor | Mercy Health — Paducah, KY

Meet Mark Meeker

Mark Meeker, and his late wife Sharon, started giving to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes after experiencing the amazing care her father received in hospice. They saw it again a few years later when Sharon’s mother, Imogene, also needed care.

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Mary Ann’s Story

The Little Miracles Birthing Center provides a warm and comforting environment for expanding families like the Morrisons. Thanks to you, the center is only getting better.

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Meet Donna Drake

Donna Drake grew up caring for her mother, who suffered from cerebral palsy, and other family members. It’s not surprising that she became a nurse. Through that work, Donna saw how Mercy Health prioritized taking care of their patients, both during their care and even when they left.

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