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donor | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Meet Ellen Ford

Ellen Ford has been a loyal donor to the Mercy Health Foundation — Mahoning Valley for more than 20 years. But her connection to health care goes far beyond. Ellen started her career as a nurse, and found her passion in community health. She and her team established many of the early community health initiatives in the Youngstown area.

donor | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

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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Barbara Jackson’s Story

Like many other women, Barbara used to miss important cancer screenings due to lack of time. Thanks to donor support for Joanie on the Go, she now gets annual mammograms right at her church.

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.

donor | Mercy Health - Youngstown, OH

Meet Lisa Barrass

Lisa loves going to St. Joes at the Mall so much that she's become a Mercy Health donor to help support it. Having a place to exercise, she says, is important to keeping her community healthy.

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Meet Jean Hodge

A bad fall forced Jean to retire early, creating financial woes. But thanks to your support, the Kikel Mobile Dental Clinic came to her rescue during a dental emergency.

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Linda McGovern’s Story

Because of donors like you who support hospice services, Linda’s mother’s final days were well lived.

donor | Mercy Health - Youngstown, OH

Meet Dr. Naito

Dr. Herbert Naito is familiar with excellent health care. It's what he experienced at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after having a stroke.

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Michael Munson’s Story

Thanks to you, Michael was able to get clean with the help of the Peer Recovery Program at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital.

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Meet Gail Halstead

Because you support community outreach programs, Gail's spicing up her retirement years and staying social with healthy cooking classes.

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