Your Impact Stories CAUSES CAMPAIGNS GIVING OPPORTUNITIES STORIES donor | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH Meet Dan Basinski Dan Basinski knows the difference between a health care system and a health care ministry. After working at a large hospital where quality care was often out of reach for those with limited means, he chose to support Mercy Health Foundation Lorain so more people in his community can receive compassionate, respectful care regardless of their economic status. impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH Meet the Kiedrowski’s Tim and Kayla Kiedrowski are deeply rooted in Lorain County, where community connections run generations deep. When it came time to welcome their daughter into the world, they chose the Veard Family Birthing Center at Mercy Health, and your generosity helped make that choice possible. From the quality of care to the compassion of the staff, the experience left a lasting impression. For Tim, knowing that families in Lorain County can access high-quality maternity care close to home, in a setting that honors their faith and values, is exactly what a connected community looks like. impact | Mercy Health – Lorain, OH Ada’s Story Adabelle Narvaez-Bostwick spent her career solving complex problems as chief engineer for aeronautics at NASA Glenn Research Center. In 2017, she faced her hardest one yet. A breast cancer diagnosis arrived just one week after dropping her son off at college, setting off a journey through fear, treatment and survivorship that would change her life. Then in 2023, her husband Cameron was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. They lost him a year later. Your gift supports the Celebrate Survivorship retreat and programs like it that give women and families facing cancer something powerful: community, hope and the chance to keep fighting. donor | Mercy Health – Lima, OH Meet Kerry Muhlenkamp For Kerry Muhlenkamp, charitable giving is personal. He wants to see where his support goes and know it is making a difference close to home. That is exactly what drew him and his family to support the Mercy Tots Childcare Center through Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. Kerry believes that investing in children means investing in the future, and that accessible childcare keeps talented people rooted in the community. He hopes the center fills up and helps Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center retain the great employees his community depends on. impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH Robert’s Story When Robert Seitzer left the military in 1995, the support systems for veterans dealing with trauma were few and far between. He had been through combat, carried the weight of PTSD, and had little recourse. Thirty years later, he knows how much has changed and how much your generosity makes possible. Your gift to Mercy Health Behavioral and Mental Health Services helps connect veterans, survivors, and community members to mental health resources, education and care. For Robert, knowing that support exists means everything. impact | Mercy Health – Lima, OH Tom’s Story Tom Fiorille spent more than 30 years as a chemical engineer in California and planned to retire there. Then his daughter faced a health crisis and everything changed. Tom and his wife sold their home and moved to Ohio without hesitation. Shortly after, a perceptive new doctor ordered an MRI that revealed stage four prostate cancer. Your gift to Mercy Health St. Rita's Cancer Center helped make what followed possible. A series of photon treatments successfully eliminated the cancer, and the care team Tom calls angels gave him the courage and strength to get through it all. donor | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY Meet Justin Dixon For Justin Dixon, supporting Mercy Health Foundation is an extension of a lifelong commitment to his community. As a four-term board member, current chair, regional bank president, and local business owner, Justin understands what it means to invest locally. He gives annually because he knows that a quality hospital close to home is something easy to take for granted until you need it. For Justin, every dollar donated is a step toward a stronger, healthier community where families, neighbors and coworkers all benefit. impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY Connie’s Story For Connie Glasson, Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital is more than a health care facility. It is a lifeline. As the mother of two special needs children who depend on regular physical, occupational and speech therapy, and as a patient herself, Connie knows firsthand how much it matters to have quality rehabilitation services close to home. Because of your generosity, the Glasson family has never had to wonder how far they would have to travel or how many appointments they might have to skip. That peace of mind is your gift to them. impact | Mercy Health – Irvine, KY Jane’s Story After months of hospitalization, the loss of her husband, and a battle with depression that left her feeling isolated and alone, Jane Jones didn't know how to move forward. Your generosity made the difference. Through Senior Life Solutions at Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Jane found transportation to group sessions, coping strategies, and a community that helped her rediscover life. Today she is painting again, reading again, and attending local festivals she once thought were out of reach. donor | Bon Secours — Hampton Roads, VA Meet Charlie Fairchild For Charlie, supporting the Bon Secours Foundation is an expression of something deeply personal. She believes health care is more than treatment — it is a ministry that serves the whole person physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally. She has watched that belief come to life through new facilities, expanded technology, and care that reaches the underserved and vulnerable in her community. For Charlie, giving her time and resources is simply what it looks like to invest in people. « Previous 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 35 Next » Video Stories Follow Us Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest video stories. External link to Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation's YouTube channel
