Meet Jim Yorks

An older man sits at an architect's desk in his home.

Jim gives back as a way of following in his father’s philanthropic footsteps Jim Yorks sees his contributions to Mercy Health Foundation as a way of following his father’s advice. “Dad used to say: ‘Be positive, work hard, give back and honor God by doing your part to make the world a better place,’” he…

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Meet Floyd & Christine

An older wife and husband stand outside in front of a gazebo on a summer day.

Floyd and Christine give because they enjoy sharing their blessings Floyd and Christine Trouten count themselves as fortunate and believe it is important to share their prosperity when they can. Floyd has served Mercy Health Foundation in many capacities, even jumping in as head of the stewardship committee and treasurer before. But he and Christine…

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Meet Carol Radefeld

An elderly woman walks through a court yard in the fall.

Carol gives because the work of Mercy Health Foundation Lorain inspires her Carol Radefeld grew up in a small, rural town, so she understood poverty. Or so she thought. “My husband and I did medical mission work,” she said. “We saw real poverty and a real lack of medical care. It was so disheartening and…

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Care for Those in Need

Cause Care for Those in Need Make an Impact Everyone needs life-saving health care for a better life. You can help. Donate Nobody should have to choose between paying their bills or getting medical care and medications Donations to the Foundation help people get the health care services they need At Mercy Health, our Mission…

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Mercy Club

Giving Opportunity Mercy Club Step Up for Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center Give today toward your next Mercy Club recognition level Donate Take your giving to the next level! Mercy Club is an honor reserved for our most dependable and generous donors Join the club! Donors who give at least $100 a year are…

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Meet Tim Detty

An older man in overalls sits inside at his kitchen table, holding an aged stuffed teddy bear.

Tim gives to ease the fears of hospitalized children Tim Detty remembers what it was like to be a 5-year-old child in the hospital with pneumonia. “It was frightening to be that young and in an oxygen tent,” he said. Tim still has a teddy bear he received from the hospital staff—a small gesture of…

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Meet Ellen Stotts

A middle-aged professional woman stands outside an Emergency Department.

Ellen gives to Mercy Health Foundation Irvine because Mercy Health takes care of her as an associate As director of nursing at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Ellen Stotts is on the front lines of health care at her hospital. She sees the needs every day—in patients, in the community, in the hospital…

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Care for Those in Need

Cause Care for Those in Need Make an Impact Everyone needs life-saving health care for a better life. You can help. Donate Nobody should have to choose between paying their bills or getting medical care A number of our programs include help for people who need health care services but don’t have insurance or the…

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Sylvia Henderson’s Story

An older woman in a yellow jacket stands outside a red brick house.

Sylvia gives because she wants Marcum and Wallace to always be there for her family and others Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital has been an integral part of Sylvia Henderson’s life since it first opened in 1959. Her cousin delivered the first baby born there. She delivered her own son there a few years…

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Care for Those in Need

Cause Care for Those in Need Make an Impact Everyone needs life-saving health care for a better life. You can help. Donate Nobody should have to choose between paying their bills or getting medical care and medications Our Patient Assistance Fund helps people get the health care services they need, even if they don’t have…

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