Meet Jonathan Sellers
You’re helping Jonathan realize his dream of becoming a nurse When Jonathan Sellers was growing up, he knew he wanted to play a role in caring for people. It wasn’t until a campus visit to Mercy College of Ohio that his dream became a reality. “I loved it more than any of the colleges I’d…
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Marie gives so that Mercy College of Ohio can jumpstart impactful, rewarding careers As a Mercy College of Ohio graduate, Marie Masztak wants to ensure students of her alma mater feel a little less stress and have the opportunity to focus on their studies. That’s why she directs her Mercy Health Foundation donations to benefit…
Read MoreMeet Joe & Mary
Joe and Mary give to help more people become nurses Joe Pettee has served his community as a paramedic, firefighter, ER nurse and hospital administrator. But it wasn’t until he became Chairman of Finance for Mercy College of Ohio that he saw the challenges people faced to become caregivers. “Nurses are struggling to pay…
Read MoreMike Senchak’s Story
Mike endows a scholarship to help students finish nursing school without financial burden In 1976, fresh from earning his business degree, Mike Senchak was offered an orderly job by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where he found his calling caring for others. Later, while pursuing his…
Read MoreMeet Nya Smith
Because of donors like you, Nya found her calling in the health care field Since graduating from Bon Secours Community Works’ Healthcare Training & Certification program, Nya Smith has found employment as a certified nursing assistant. Your generous donations are why she is living her dream today. “I’ve always cared for elders in my family…
Read MoreMeet Bryon & Josefa
Bryon and Josefa Wall began their giving journey when Josefa became inspired by the work of forensic nurses The Walls have been active donors since 2014, but their passion for philanthropy was instilled in them at an early age. “We both had parents who helped the community, so it’s something we’ve seen throughout our lives,”…
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Your gift is giving Ashlee’s education a boost Ashlee Stevens has been an important part of the nursing staff at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital since the day she graduated. For the past five years, she has served in leadership as the Director of Emergency Services. In her 11 years of nursing, Ashlee has seen…
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With your help, Ashley is becoming an inspiring nursing leader As a director of nursing at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Ashley Beyer was honored to be selected for a leadership training program. When she found out the costs for the training were covered by contributions from donors like you, she was amazed and humbled.…
Read MoreMeet LeeLee & Jack
LeeLee and Jack give to ensure hands-on education for future nurses LeeLee Cummings is grateful for the education she received in 1958 at the Bon Secours Baltimore School of Nursing, and she’s happy to see new nurses receive the same level of training. She and her husband Jack are volunteers at Bon Secours St. Mary’s…
Read MoreGina’s Story
Gina believes your support helped her heal after domestic abuse Following a life-threatening domestic violence incident with her husband, Gina found herself with the Bon Secours Violence Response Team. This team of forensic nurses and victim advocates are highly trained in how to support victims like Gina. They were sympathetic and caring, and they gathered…
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