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donor | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

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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impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

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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impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

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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donor | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

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.

associate donor | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

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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impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Meet Connie Schneider

Mercy Health - Hospice was a comfort to Connie during her husband's final days. She's grateful for donors who support hospice care in her community.

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impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

John Howard’s Story

Donors like you greatly improved John’s quality of life. Your gifts made it possible to get him updated compression gear for his painful lymphedema.

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donor | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Meet Kurt & Staci

Kurt and Staci Averill are lifelong Paducah residents. They support Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital because they know how important it is to their community.

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donor | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Caroline Korte’s Story

Caroline lost her mom, dad and sister to cancer. A local hospice team helped care for all of them, so now she gives to Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center as thanks.

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impact | Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Whitney Denson’s Story

Whitney tested COVID positive the day before her C-Section. She couldn't hold her newborn. Thanks to you, a Giraffe Warmer filled the gap.

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