Kathy Count’s Story

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Your gifts to Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation relieved the pain of radiation therapy for Kathy When Kathy Counts received radiation therapy to treat stage IV throat cancer, it was a real pain in the neck—literally. But your gifts to Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation eased her pain. “They say radiation is the gift that…

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Women’s Imaging Center receives a boost from trail walkers

Elizabeth River Crossings pledged funds to Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation for every trail lap walked The funds will support the construction of the new Bon Secours Women’s Imaging Center in Portsmouth, VA On November 13, 2024, Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) gave Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation a special gift. They’d pledged a donation for…

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Meet Greg Lotz

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Greg gives to Mercy Health Foundation Greater Cincinnati to honor his late wife by helping those battling cancer When Vicki Lotz was diagnosed with cancer, she and her husband Greg were able to battle the disease with the help of multiple Mercy Health care facilities. “We had very good health coverage, and it was all…

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St. Francis Cancer Center Procedure Suite

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The Campaign For St. Francis Cancer Center Procedure Suite Expand Cancer Care in Greenville Give the very best to cancer patients Donate Create a brand new surgical suite for Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center patients A larger suite, with new technology and treatment options, means more optimized cancer care under one roof Cancer patients…

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15th Panerathon sees big turn out

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Mercy Health Foundation’s Panerathon celebrated a historic year The popular event benefits Mercy Health – Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Everyone in the Mahoning Valley knows that August means it’s time for Panerathon! Each year, the 10K/2 mile walk/run raises funds for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) at Mercy Health -…

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Meet Teri Reynolds

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Donor support of nurse navigators was a blessing for Teri during breast cancer treatment Teri Reynolds felt frightened and overwhelmed after a routine mammogram revealed a lump in her breast, which was diagnosed as cancer. Donations toward Mercy Health Oncology Nurse Navigators provided vital comfort. Her navigators guided her through the maze of appointments, tests…

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Meet Kathleen Bitsura

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Kathleen feels called to serve by giving to Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation Kathleen Bitsura found purpose in her career as an associate at Bon Secours St. Francis. Now, she’s finding new purpose in her retirement, as a donor to the Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation. “Bon Secours’ mission encompasses many things,” says Kathleen.  …

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Meet Bob Pyndell

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You helped provide the meditation sessions that gave Bob peace of mind during his cancer battle After 18 months of treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, Bob Pyndell was spent. A combination of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy left him physically, emotionally, and spiritually depleted. Your gift gave him strength. “There was so much pain…

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Stepheny Glover’s Story

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Donors like you help Stepheny with the daily burdens of having cancer A year ago, Stepheny Glover had a dream that saved her life. She remembers it vividly—something was wrong with her breast. The shock of it woke her at 2 a.m. She immediately did a self-exam and felt what she describes as knots. “I…

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