Kayla’s Story

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Your gift gave Kayla a childcare option in Lima Kayla Miller was facing difficult decisions when she couldn’t find open childcare options for her infant. She wanted to continue her career but also needed daycare for her two young children. She felt overwhelmed. Then she learned of Mercy Tots, the new Mercy Health childcare facility…

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Kevin’s Story

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Kevin’s faith is the Mercy Health difference For Kevin Hall, ministry in health care is rooted in one of his favorite scripture stories – John 4:4-42. “When Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well, she was like hospital patients who arrive carrying their own burdens, histories and hopes,” he says. “She was marginalized, and…

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Meet the Cecala Family

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Why We Give: The mission of the Sisters of Mercy speaks loudly in our lives Cheri Cecala felt compelled to support the new Mercy Health Women’s Health Center from the moment she first heard about it. Along with her daughters Carmen and Ellie, the Cecala family is investing in the women in their community through…

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Annual Fund Drive

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Giving Opportunity Will you help someone in a medical crisis? Support the Annual Fund Drive Help more people get the best care possible during a medical crisis. Donate Because you could need help at any time… Your donation supports strong health care close to home You never expect a medical crisis to strike. Everything feels…

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Meet 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…

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Michelle 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…

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Tom Simmons’ Story

Tom’s heart and mind are strong today thanks to donors Tom Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Lima region. He is a native of nearby Ada, Ohio, where he still lives and works as a college athletic director. Because of donors, this lifelong resident has the chance to live a long life. “My arrival…

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Mercy Health Lima, OH

Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima   Lima, OH CHARITABLE GIVING.A SACRED TRADITION.A FAITHFUL ACT OF SERVICE. Mercy Health — Lima, OH Donors to Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima help everyone in Lima and Allen County’s surrounding communities get quality medical care, close to home. Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center depends on your support to…

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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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