Detective Cobb’s Story

Detective Cobb gives to honor a nurse fighting on the front lines against COVID-19 When Detective Steven Cobb was volunteering at an orphanage in Thailand, he worked with a Mercy Health nurse practitioner who made a lasting impression on him long after he returned to the United States. “Serving other people in uncomfortable places and…

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Nursing

Cause Nursing Thank a Health Care Hero Show your gratitude by supporting nurses who care for you Donate Caring for you with skilled hands and compassionate hearts Supporting the well-being of St. Francis nurses is a gift that comes back to you through the care you receive. Nurses care for you and your family. They…

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Meet Simon Ngoma

You’re helping Simon fulfill his dream of becoming a nurse Working two jobs, being a nursing student at Mercy College of Ohio and taking care of his family doesn’t leave Simon Ngoma much time for anything else. But thanks to you, he has a quiet place to study before commuting home to spend time with…

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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 Masztak’s Story

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…

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Meet 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…

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Mike 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…

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Meet Nya Smith

A young woman smiles while indoors at a medical facility.

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…

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Meet 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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Ashley’s Story

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.…

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