Carol McCoy’s Story
Carol is fighting cancer in a calming environment, thanks to donors It was a routine annual mammogram for Carol McCoy. Until the results came back with a cancer diagnosis. Then it wasn’t routine at all. Carol was facing a stressful diagnosis with treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Thanks to donor support, Carol had…
Read MoreMeet Sandy Chinn and Michael Reid
Why We Give: We give to make health care easier for all Sandy Chinn recently retired after a four-decade career in health care. But she hasn’t stopped making an impact in her community. Sandy is still committed to making life better for others. That’s why she joined the Foundation board. “Our family has lived to…
Read MoreKristin Baldeschwiler’s Story
Donor gifts to support cancer patients mean the world to Kristin Nobody has a plan prior to being diagnosed with cancer. It’s usually the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. But thanks to donor support of cancer services in Greater Toledo, Kristin Baldeschwiler was able to receive specialized cancer care from the health care provider she…
Read MoreMeet Kathy McCarthy
Why I Give: To honor my family and the care they received Kathy McCarthy has a special place in her heart for Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center. After all, that’s where her parents met. For nearly four decades, Kathy has donated to support the important work that she and her mother saw firsthand…
Read MoreMeet Mara Barnes
Why I Give: To continue my calling as a caregiver As a nurse at Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital, Mara Barnes spent her career caring for others. After retiring in 2022, she’s continued that mission by giving to the Mercy Health Foundation. “One of the first principles I’ve learned is you don’t give because you…
Read MoreMeet 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…
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