Meet Pam Reber Jones
Why I Give: To support grieving families As a funeral director, Pamela Reber Jones is all too familiar with grief. Through her work, she helps grieving families process the loss of a loved one and honor lives well-lived. When her own mother passed away after being cared for by Mercy Health — New Life Hospice,…
Read MoreBowties & Bourbon 2026
Sponsorships & Tickets High-Level Sponsorships Presenting Sponsor | $10,000 Recognition as presenting sponsor on all event materials, two Woodford Reserve tables (16 tickets), and a specialty gift for each of your guests Bourbon Tasting & Dessert Sponsor | $5,000 Recognition as bourbon tasting and dessert sponsor on all event materials, one Woodford Reserve table (8…
Read MoreAndrew Bajda’s Story
Donor gifts brought comfort to Andrew’s family during a hard time The hearts of the Bajda family were captured by a song. When Andrew Bajda’s mother was in hospice care, Pastor John Jackson sang “You Are My Sunshine.” The sweet melody put a smile on his mother’s face and soothed Andrew’s soul. It was all…
Read MoreBowties & Bourbon, a Southern Style Soiree soiree raises $85,000
Bowties & Bourbon, a Southern Style Soiree, was held on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at Avalon Country Club – Squaw Creek The fundraiser raised over $85,000 in support of Mercy Health Youngstown patients and their families. In any given year, over 50 projects are funded through Mercy Health Foundation – Mahoning Valley, serving our community…
Read MoreRickey Joe’s Story
Ricky Joe gives to Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospice to express thanks for the care his father received For most families facing an end-of-life situation, hospice care is a blessing. For Rickey Joe Keeling’s father, it was also the gift of time with his father. “Dad was a WWII vet who fought in the Battle…
Read More100 golfers turn out to support Hospice of the Valley
2024’s Hospice of the Valley Memorial Golf Classic took place on September 16 Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted the event to raise funds for hospice services On a warm September day, 100 golfers convened at Squaw Creek Country Club in Vienna, Ohio. They were there, of course, for the annual Hospice of the Valley…
Read More2026 Memorial Golf Classic
Schedule 11:00AM Register Begins | Driving Range Open 12:00PM Shotgun Start 5:00PM Cocktails at the clubhouse 5:30PM Prime Rib Dinner and Awards DONATE Can’t make it? You can still support from afar! Show your love for Hospice of the Valley by making a tax-deductible donation. You can make an instant donation online through our registration page.…
Read MoreBourbon & Bowties soiree draws fantastic crowd
On May 18, 400 guests attended the Bowties & Bourbon fundraising event The evening raised more than $100,000 for a good cause! The annual soiree, Bowties & Bourbon, benefits Mercy Health – Hospice of the Valley. Every year, event proceeds go toward serving patients and their families. This year, Mahoning Valley showed up and showed…
Read MoreLinda McGovern’s Story
Because you support in-home hospice, Linda’s mother was able to stay at home and receive quality end of life care Linda McGovern watched her mother Lidia struggle greatly with her health in the last few years of her life. Thanks to you, Lidia’s struggles eased when she entered hospice care. “My mother had so many…
Read MoreMeet Connie Schneider
Donor support for hospice care brought Connie some comfort during her husband’s final days Connie and Wayne Schneider fought Wayne’s cancer together three times. When it returned a fourth time, it became clear that they would not win the fight. Connie set aside her life to be a full-time caregiver for her husband in his…
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