Estine Tipton’s Story

Thanks to donors, Estine has great care close to home As a member of the hospital auxiliary, Estine Tipton is passionate about the care Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital provides. She’s especially grateful for the outpatient infusion clinic donors support with their gifts. “I can’t take pills because of my stomach. So, I…

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Jeff Hix’s Story

Jeff has the best equipment for his care, thanks to donors When Jeff Hix experienced intense abdominal pain and vomiting last June, he immediately feared the worst. He has experienced a small bowel obstruction before. Despite being in significant discomfort, he drove himself to the Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital emergency department. “They…

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Meet Ellen Stotts

Why I Give: Mercy Health takes care of us, so I give to support their mission Ellen Stotts is on the front lines of health care at her hospital. She is the director of nursing at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. Every day, Ellen sees the needs in patients, in the community, in…

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Mercy Health Irvine, KY

Mercy Health Foundation Irvine   Irvine, KY PAY IT FORWARDFOR GREAT HEALTH CAREHERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. Mercy Health — Irvine, KY Our donors ensure Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital can always provide excellent health care, close to home. Because traveling nearly an hour away for medical care can be a burden, we’re here in…

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Annual “Boots & Bling” – Stepping Out for Healthier Communities Event Raises $73,000+

A band plays at Mercy Health Foundation Irvine's 2025 Boots & Bling charity event

All proceeds go toward the development of a much-needed cardiopulmonary disease program Cardiopulmonary disease has a 46% higher prevalence rate in Eastern Kentucky compared to the rest of the nation The Mercy Health Foundation Irvine raised $73,500 at this year’s annual charity event, “Boots & Bling” – Stepping Out for Healthier Communities. The event, which…

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Year-end charitable giving tips

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GIFT PLANNING Year-end charitable giving tips Give wisely, leave a legacy Discover how gift planning can maximize your impact today and after your lifetime One Big Beautiful Bill Act Why charitable giving matters more than ever The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to tax and estate planning—making charitable giving more…

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Meet Buddy Wilton

Meet Buddy Wilton | Bon Secours - Baltimore, MD

A legacy of gratitude — Buddy Wilton’s vision for giving more by giving wisely Gratitude inspires E. Carlton “Buddy” Wilton, Jr. to give to the Foundation. And over the years he has learned a few tricks to maximize his generosity to have the greatest impact. That’s why he has made “blended” gifts to the Foundation…

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Susan Hawkins’ Story

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Susan gives to Mercy Health Foundation Irvine to help her community keep up with changing needs Susan Hawkins is so proud of having a community hospital like Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. That’s why she chooses to give back, both financially and with her time. As a member of the hospital auxiliary, Susan…

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