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One Donor. Many Ways to Make an Impact.

Your donation makes it possible to help all people who come to us for life-saving, life-changing medical care. To provide the latest disease-fighting technology. To offer programs in our community that you and your neighbors depend on for good health. That's the difference you can make. 

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Ways to Give

Monthly Gifts
You can easily set up a recurring gift to be charged to your credit card, debit card or bank draft on a monthly, quarterly or annual schedule. Use our online donation form and select the Recurring Gift button to set up your recurring gift.
Gift Planning
A gift in your will or estate plan will help others for generations to come. Many charitable estate and gift planning options have financial and tax benefits to help you make your best gift. Visit our Gift Planning page for more information about bequests, life income instruments, charitable gift annuities and other gift types.
Pledge
A pledge is a commitment to make a gift in the near future, and may qualify for a set payment schedule. Gifts of $10,000 or greater can often be paid over a period up to five years. Speak with one of our gift officers to learn more or to make a pledge.
Grateful Patients
Patients grateful for the care they receive often want to thank doctors, nurses and staff that treated them. Gifts can be made in honor of a special caregiver, who will be notified of your thoughtful donation. Use the Honor/Memorial section of our online donation form or include tribute details with your mailed gift.
Events
Supporting one of our fundraising events is a fun way to provide generous support for great health care in your community. Find an upcoming event near you, and get involved!
Matching Gifts
When making a gift, check with your employer to determine if your company matches charitable donations and to obtain any necessary forms. A company match is a great way to multiply the impact of your giving!
Tribute Gifts
Make your gift in honor or memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. We will notify the person you indicate of your donation. Use the Honor/Memorial section of our online donation form or include tribute details with your mailed gift.
BSMH Associate Giving
Visit our Associate Giving page for ways you can Give for Good to benefit our health care ministry. Giving options include cash donations, payroll deduction, unused paid time off, recurring giving and other ways to make a difference.

Your Impact

donor | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Meet Dr. Melinda Smith

Dr. Melinda Smith was raised to give back, and that belief led her to become a lead donor for Respite of Hope. The program provides patients who are homeless or medically fragile with a stable, home-like environment to heal after hospitalization, offering not just care but dignity and compassion during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

impact | Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH

Nadine’s Story

When Nadine Mashburn connected with Resource Mothers, she found more than practical help. Your gift supports monthly visits that bring supplies, health education and encouragement to young families. Nadine also attends Fresh Start Cooking classes, where families learn nutrition skills and leave with meals, fresh produce and books for their children.

donor | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Meet the Pisano’s

Though Michael and Stephanie Pisano no longer live in Toledo, the community that shaped them still holds a special place in their hearts. Their gifts to the Healthy Connections program help families access parental education and connections to housing, food and transportation, because they believe steady support early on helps whole neighborhoods thrive.

impact | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Braden’s Story

Your gift to the St. Luke's Legacy Fund at Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo helped purchase two Anatomage virtual dissection tables for Maumee High School. These high tech devices give students an interactive, 3D look at human anatomy, sparking a new appreciation for science and inspiring some to consider careers in medicine, nursing and physical therapy.

impact | Mercy Health – Toledo, OH

Tina’s Story

After a heart attack, Tina arrived at cardiac rehab at Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital scared and uncertain. Your gift to the Heart Care Fund supported the physical therapy and nutrition classes that helped her progress from a wheelchair to moving independently, while cutting her blood pressure medications in half.

donor | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Meet the Estrop’s

David and Ginnie Estrop have watched Mercy Health improve access to care in their community and want to help that progress continue. Their gifts to Mercy Health Foundation Clark and Champaign Counties reflect a belief in giving back and investing in an organization that partners well and serves the community with excellence.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Michael’s Story

After 20 years as a smoker, Michael Moore was ready to quit but needed help getting there. Your gift supports the Mercy Health REACH program, a six-week smoking cessation program that gave Michael the tools, preparation and step-by-step support to break a habit that had defined him for decades. Today, he is smoke free and grateful for your generosity.

impact | Mercy Health – Springfield, OH

Kayleen’s Story

When Kayleen Wiant learned she was expecting twins, she knew she would need extra support. Your gift connected her with birth doula Alayzia Ponder through the Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center Birth Center, providing emotional encouragement, prenatal guidance and steady reassurance every step of the way, including through a C-section delivery.

donor | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Meet Adrienne Piazza

When Adrienne Piazza's mother went through cancer treatment, her family could support her close to home. Knowing not everyone is that fortunate, she became a donor and volunteer for the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House at Bon Secours St. Mary's, a welcoming respite where families can gather, eat and rest during a loved one's stay.

impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Ruth’s Story

Ruth Body always dreamed of becoming a nurse, but the cost felt out of reach. Your gift to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation helped fund the scholarship that made it possible for her to attend Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. Today, Ruth is an Emergency Room nurse who draws on her own life experience to bring calm and compassion to every patient she meets.

impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Betty’s Story

When Pat O'Donnell was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, he and his family chose to focus on quality of life. Your gift to The Cullather Quality of Life Center at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital made music therapy possible, bringing comfort and peace to Pat and his wife Betty through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

Meet JB Price

For J. Brandon Price Jr., giving to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes is personal. After watching family members receive compassionate care, supporting the Greatest Needs Fund became a meaningful way to give back. JB trusts Mercy Health to direct his gifts where needed most, viewing every donation as an investment in the whole community.