John Howard’s Story
Donors gave John the compression gear he needed to manage his lymphedema For the past two decades, John Howard has suffered from lymphedema. Lymphedema is an incurable condition where fluid builds up in soft body tissues, causing pain and swelling. John knew that using compression gear would help alleviate the symptoms, but the outdated gear…
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You helped purchase the driving simulator that is teaching Emily to drive again after a catastrophic accident Emily Alvarez came home from college to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding. On her way back to school, the unthinkable happened. A car travelling 110 miles per hour crossed the median and caused…
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Your donation means Mayra, a cancer survivor, doesn’t have to live in chronic pain Mayra Saba survived cancer more than two decades ago, but she’s still suffering from its effects today. Recently, she visited Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital to seek relief from a severe case of lymphedema, which can cause severe pain from swelling…
Read MoreJanet Dixon’s Story
“Gold standard” medical technology helps Janet watch for signs of osteoporosis, thanks to you Janet Dixon has some of the risk factors for developing osteoporosis, a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile. As a woman over 70 with a family history of the bone disease, she depends on the latest technology…
Read MoreWhitney Denson’s Story
Whitney could not hold her newborn, but he was safe and warm because of you Having a baby is one of life’s most special times, but for Whitney Denson and her family, having a baby during a pandemic posed complications. Because Whitney had tested positive for COVID the day before her C-Section, her husband wasn’t…
Read MoreVicki Rudolph’s Story
New surgical technology helped Vicki beat breast cancer, thanks to you When Vicki Rudolph found what she thought was a cyst in her breast, everything happened in a blur. A mammogram, ultrasound and MRI in quick succession revealed that she would need a lumpectomy to remove a tumor. Your donation provided Vicki’s doctor with the…
Read MoreGail’s Story
Gail found peace of mind with the Mercy Health Lymphedema Prevention Program you help support Ten days after Gail Hoefflin was diagnosed with breast cancer, the U.S. went on lockdown as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a difficult and trying time for Gail as she navigated her cancer treatments during turmoil in the…
Read MoreMission Partners
Giving Opportunity Mission Partners Become a Partner Join us as a Mission Partner with one annual commitment of at least $25,000 Donate Make an impact far and wide, with one gift Your corporate giving saves and improves lives in five states and twelve communities A Mission Partner is an especially generous corporate donor that supports…
Read MoreCassandra’s Story
Your gift helps cancer patients like Cassandra focus on healing Cassandra and other cancer patients don’t have to worry about losing their hair, because of your gift. When Cassandra first received her breast cancer diagnosis, her first thought was her family. Her second thought was losing her beautiful hair. “It sounds silly to think I…
Read MoreThe Fleur-de-Lis Society
Giving Opportunity The Fleur-de-Lis Society Become a Member Join the Fleur-de-Lis Society by making gifts totaling $1,000 or more each year Donate Our most generous donors make a dependable impact Richmond area neighbors have better health care because of Fleur-de-Lis Society members The Fleur-de-Lis Society is a distinguished group of donors who generously give at…
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