Tom 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…
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Cardiac support services are strong like Wendy’s heart, because of donors. When Wendy Meadows first arrived at the Bon Secours St. Francis Emergency Room, she knew something was not right. After a CAT scan and an echocardiogram, doctors discovered her heart was slowly failing. That was the beginning of Wendy’s transformation that donors helped make…
Read MoreMeet Tim Callahan
Why I Give: I’m there for the Foundation because they were there for me In 2012, Tim Callahan lay in the coronary care unit at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center recovering from a heart attack. His worries went far beyond his health. He was between jobs, his health insurance had lapsed and he didn’t know…
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Kathy is pedaling her way to a recovery because of donor generosity Kathy Heath had two heart procedures. She had a mitral valve replacement and tricuspid repair. As she worked to regain her strength, she worried about finding rehab exercises she could do. Ones that wouldn’t trigger the arthritis in her knees and hips. Little…
Read MoreBetsy Elliott’s Story
Betsy survived a heart attack thanks to your support for cardiac care at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center No one expects a heart attack. When one occurs, it’s important to have fast access to critical, lifesaving care close by. When Betsy Elliott had a heart attack at age 57, your support was already in…
Read MoreDoug Litsey’s Story
Because you support the Henry & Beverly Hawk Vascular & Heart Center, Doug gets cardiac care right in Lima More than 20 years ago, Doug Litsey learned he had serious heart issues. Thanks to your support of the Henry & Beverly Hawk Vascular & Heart Center at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, he…
Read MoreMeet Andrea & Ian
Andrea and Ian both survived heart attacks because you support cardiac care at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital Andrea Woie was only 32 years old when she and her husband Ian took a weekend getaway to Asheville, NC. That’s when she first felt the tightness in her chest. It went away with a bit of…
Read MoreHeart Care
Cause Heart Care Give From the Heart Ensure life-saving cardiovascular care for Lima and beyond Donate Saving lives and mending hearts, with your help Donations mean our heart experts are well-equipped to provide exceptional cardiovascular care Heart disease has likely impacted you or a loved one. It’s the leading cause of death in the United…
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Cause Heart Care Give From the Heart Ensure life-saving cardiovascular care for northwest Ohio Donate Saving lives and mending hearts, with your help Donations keep our heart experts well-equipped to provide exceptional cardiovascular care Heart disease has likely impacted you or a loved one. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States. Mercy…
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Cause Heart Care Give From the Heart Ensure life-saving cardiovascular care here in the Mahoning Valley Donate Saving lives and mending hearts, with your help Donations keep our heart experts well-equipped to provide exceptional cardiovascular care It is likely that you or a loved one has been impacted by heart disease. It’s the leading cause…
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