Meet Candace Pitts
You helped Candace make the long trek to her treatments for breast cancer Candace Pitts is the co-owner of a bed and breakfast on a farm in rural Virginia. The seclusion is part of her business’ appeal. But it also makes her drive to see her doctor about two hours by car. After a breast…
Read MoreTom Prendergast’s Story
Tom gives because he believes everyone should have the same great care his wife had Tom Prendergast’s wife, Susan, was well cared for by the Mercy Health Springfield’s Cancer Center during her cancer fight. After she passed away, Tom thought donating to the Center seemed like a wonderful way to honor her memory. “She was…
Read MoreDaphne Tirey’s Story
You helped Daphne get a lifesaving mammogram close to her home Your support of Bon Secours St. Francis mobile mammography vans isn’t just about providing a convenience, it’s about saving lives. When Daphne Tirey first came to South Carolina, she had to drive 40 minutes each way for her annual exams. She missed having a…
Read MoreMeet Mayra Saba
Your donation means Mayra, a cancer survivor, doesn’t have to live in chronic pain Mayra Saba survived cancer more than two decades ago, but she’s still suffering from its effects today. Recently, she visited Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital to seek relief from a severe case of lymphedema, which can cause severe pain from swelling…
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Schedule 8:00AM Registration opens 10:00AM 10K walk/run begins 10:05AM 2 mile walk/run begins Play Video A Community Favorite Check out some footage of previous Panerathons to get hyped up! This video should help you get a sense of how much fun is in store for you! And you’ll be able to see how much love…
Read MoreMobile Mammography
Giving Opportunity Mobile Mammography Donate When women can’t get to their mammogram appointment, take the mammogram to them A $1.5 million fundraising effort will purchase and equip a motorcoach for a new Mobile Mammography Clinic to visit communities across northeast Ohio Women are busy and too often they don’t prioritize their own health. It’s just…
Read MoreJessica Resor’s Story
Jessica has cutting-edge cancer care, emotional and spiritual support, all thanks to you Jessica Resor felt the full impact of the Mercy Health Lorain Cancer Center from the very beginning of her cancer journey. “When I went for my first mammogram, and really from the minute I got there, they just took control so quickly,”…
Read MoreBuckeye Express Car Wash
Buckeye Express Car Wash is a company that cares deeply about breast cancer awareness Everyone at Buckeye Express Car Wash is passionate about breast cancer awareness. That’s why they hold an annual fundraiser in October and donate all the proceeds to the Mercy Health Foundation Lorain. According to Janessa Leimeister, Director of Marketing for Buckeye…
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Cause Cancer Care Join the Fight Ensure the best cancer care is available in Lorain for everyone Donate With your help, there is hope for people with cancer Donations enhance world-class, life-saving cancer care here in Lorain When you give to cancer services at Mercy Health, you’re investing in the medical advancements and therapies, state-of-the-art…
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