Meet Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti
Why We Give: To support the women in our lives here in Lima 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…
Read MoreMichelle Barry’s Story
Donors provided the technology that saved Michelle’s life 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. Michelle began experiencing complications in her pregnancy after…
Read MoreTom Simmons’ Story
Tom’s heart and mind are strong today thanks to donors 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. “My arrival…
Read MoreEstine Tipton’s Story
Thanks to donors, Estine has great care close to home 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. “I can’t take pills because of my stomach. So, I…
Read MoreJeff Hix’s Story
Jeff has the best equipment for his care, thanks to donors 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. “They…
Read MoreMeet Ellen Stotts
Why I Give: Mercy Health takes care of us, so I give to support their mission 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…
Read MoreMeet Rebecca & Crispin Pulongbarit
Why We Give: To continue contributing to the mission 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. “Being a nurse, I’m aware some patients don’t have health insurance,” Rebecca says.…
Read MoreMeet Jihyun Kim
Donors provide experts like Jihyun with the best tools 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. “I’m grateful we got new ultrasound machines,” Jihyun says. “It makes my job easier, and it…
Read MoreTheresia’s Story
Donor gifts improved Theresia’s quality of life after cancer treatment Chemotherapy is a necessary and effective treatment for many with cancer. But the side effects of the powerful medications are intimidating. Donor gifts help patients like Theresia DiPasqua deal with lingering side effects even after treatment ends. “It was miserable,” Theresia says. “I suffered from…
Read MoreDon’s Story
Donor support for innovative cancer treatments is saving lives With donor help, Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation and the St. Francis Cancer Center are transforming cancer care with new treatments. The results are impressive. Just ask Don Batson, whose cancer is now in complete remission thanks to donor support. Don was diagnosed with multiple myeloma…
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