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donor | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Meet Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti

Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti might be cousins, but they are as close as siblings. Not only do they work together at CCR Realty in Lima, but they also share the same philanthropic goals. Both Maria and Dino are loyal donors to the Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. Dino sees the impact of their gifts firsthand as a board member.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Michelle Barry’s Story

Delivering a baby on Mother’s Day seems like any new mom’s dream scenario. But for Michelle Barry and JC Setty, their first day of motherhood was more like a nightmare. Thankfully, donor gifts were there to save Michelle’s life.

impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH

Tom Simmons’ Story

Tom Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Lima region. He is a native of nearby Ada, Ohio, where he still lives and works as a college athletic director. Because of donors, this lifelong resident has the chance to live a long life.

impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH

Jocelyn Ruiz’s Story

As a working mom with two sons, Jocelyn Ruiz is not used to sitting still. Thanks to donors, she didn’t have to when she was in labor with her latest child, Elijanel.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Estine Tipton’s Story

As a member of the hospital auxiliary, Estine Tipton is passionate about the care Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital provides. She’s especially grateful for the outpatient infusion clinic donors support with their gifts.

impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Jeff Hix’s Story

When Jeff Hix experienced intense abdominal pain and vomiting last June, he immediately feared the worst. He has experienced a small bowel obstruction before. Despite being in significant discomfort, he drove himself to the Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital emergency department.

associate donor | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY

Meet Ellen Stotts

Ellen Stotts is on the front lines of health care at her hospital. She is the director of nursing at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. Every day, Ellen sees the needs in patients, in the community, in the hospital, and in the nurses that she manages.

donor | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA

Meet Rebecca & Crispin Pulongbarit

Retired nurse Rebecca Pulongbarit and her husband Crispin support the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation for a simple reason. It’s how they continue the mission of compassionate care that define Rebecca’s 30-year career.

impact | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA

Sarah and Finley’s Story

Seven-year-old Finley Jucksch and her mom, Sarah Yauger, were living through a dark season of grief. In just seven months, Finley lost three of her grandparents. Thanks to donor support, Finley is learning to navigate her loss with help from the KIDZ’NGRIEF program. Donor gifts helped expand Bon Secours’ pediatric bereavement program in Hampton Roads.

associate donor | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA

Meet Jihyun Kim

Jihyun Kim is the lead cardiac sonographer at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital. She spends her days looking at the hearts of patients. Thanks to donors, they’ve never looked better.

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