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donor | Mercy Health — Lorain, OH

Meet Ron Yacobozzi

As a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ron Yacobozzi considers himself lucky to have a local hospital that provides quality, compassionate care. Ron makes most of his donations to the Foundation through his business – 1st Nationwide Title Agency, Ltd.

impact | Mercy Health – Paducah, KY

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.

impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Alexis’s Story

Alexis was 15 years old during her first pregnancy. Her mom knew that she would need help. Thankfully, donor-supported programs like Resource Mothers from Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital were there to help her daughter.

impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Amanda’s Story

When four-year old Giulietta's cough wouldn’t go away, her family brought her to Mercy Health Wellington Primary Care for a chest X-ray to see what the issue was. Not all primary care clinics offer imaging, but Wellington does thanks in part to your generosity.

impact | Mercy Health – Cincinnati, OH

Erin’s Story

When Erin Rucker felt a sharp pain near her armpit while stretching at her desk, she brushed it off. Even after feeling a sizable lump, she still delayed making an appointment with her doctor. Donor gifts to support mobile mammography in Cincinnati is the reason Erin’s breast cancer was finally diagnosed and treated.

donor | Bon Secours – Greenville, SC

Meet Sally Russell

Following the passing of Sally Russell's husband, Dr. H. Earle Russell, Jr., the Russell family worked with the Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation to establish the Dr. H. Earle Russell, Jr. Physician and Associate Wellness Fund.

associate impact | Mercy Health – Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Battisti’s Story

Dr. Robert Battisti has been working to establish the first internal medicine residency practice at Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital for the past two years. His work is paying off, thanks to donor support.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Dr. Eapen’s Story

Dr. David Eapen enrolled in an elective course on spiritual care, thanks to donors. It has helped him develop a deeper understanding of patient priorities and goals.

impact | Mercy Health - Irvine, KY

Ginny’s Story

Ginny is thankful your gift helped support the swing bed unit at Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital. After she fell and broke her hip, they had a place ready to help her heal.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Carolyn’s Story

Thanks to donor support and a sharp-eyed neighbor, Carolyn Dunahay is with us today. She suffered a stroke while gardening and received lifesaving care at the Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Center that donors support with their gifts. Today, she is fully recovered and grateful to have her independence back.

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