Linda Powel’s Story
Linda has the confidence to fight thanks to donors Undergoing cancer treatment is hard enough. For patients who lose their hair because of it, it can be even more difficult to keep spirits up. Thanks to donor generosity, Linda Powel was able to receive a wig and makeup tips to help her manage through her…
Read MoreKristin Baldeschwiler’s Story
Donor gifts to support cancer patients mean the world to Kristin Nobody has a plan prior to being diagnosed with cancer. It’s usually the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. But thanks to donor support of cancer services in Greater Toledo, Kristin Baldeschwiler was able to receive specialized cancer care from the health care provider she…
Read MoreMeet Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti
Why We Give: To support the women in our lives here in Lima Maria Sanko and Dino Guagenti might be cousins, but they are as close as siblings. Not only do they work together at CCR Realty in Lima, but they also share the same philanthropic goals. Both Maria and Dino are loyal donors to…
Read MoreMichelle Barry’s Story
Donors provided the technology that saved Michelle’s life Delivering a baby on Mother’s Day seems like any new mom’s dream scenario. But for Michelle Barry and JC Setty, their first day of motherhood was more like a nightmare. Thankfully, donor gifts were there to save Michelle’s life. Michelle began experiencing complications in her pregnancy after…
Read MoreJocelyn Ruiz’s Story
Jocelyn’s birthing experience was better thanks to donor generosity As a working mom with two sons, Jocelyn Ruiz is not used to sitting still. Thanks to donors, she didn’t have to when she was in labor with her latest child, Elijanel. Donor gifts provided the Mercy Health — Veard Family Birthing Center with remote fetal…
Read MoreMeredith’s Story
Donors gave Meredith’s twins a healthy start As a nurse, Meredith Martin knew exactly where to turn when she learned that her twins would need specialized neonatal care. She went to the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital NICU that donors support with their gifts. Meredith says that she and her husband were in awe of…
Read MoreWomen’s Center on St. Francis Eastside Campus officially renamed
The center was renamed in recognition of the Freissle family and their extraordinary leadership gift The Freissle family’s gift will serve as a catalyst for a major renovation that will sustain women’s health services for generations to come On Saturday October 4, Bon Secours St. Francis officially renamed the women’s center on the Eastside campus…
Read MoreAmiya’s Story
Paisley was born premature, but in caring hands thanks to you During her second pregnancy, Amiya Dibble suffered from life-threatening high blood pressure. As a result, she gave birth to daughter Paisley at St. Francis Eastside Hospital after only 32 weeks. At just over 3 pounds, tiny Paisley was in respiratory distress and had to…
Read MoreCynthia’s Story
Women’s imaging services are strong because of donors Discovering a lump in her breast sent Cynthia Pickens’ brain in many directions. The shock left her unsure where to turn. Thanks to donor support of women’s imaging services in Norfolk, she learned she had a team of professionals on her side. “I always use Bon Secours…
Read MoreKenya’s Story
Donor gifts provided Kenya with a partner in her cancer fight Traveling an unknown road can be scary. Having someone who knows the way can make a world of difference. Because of donor gifts, Kenya Hargrove is getting help on her journey to recovery from breast cancer from an oncology nurse navigator. “When my family…
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