Michelle Barry’s Story

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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

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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

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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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Dr. Eapen’s Story

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Spiritual care is important to St. Rita’s resident physicians, thanks to donors The Graduate Medical Education (GME) program at Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center prepares young physicians to handle the rigors of the profession. Your gift helps them understand the role faith can play in patient outcomes. Dr. David Eapen enrolled in an…

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Carolyn’s Story

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Donor gifts helped Carolyn recover from a stroke Thanks to donor support and a sharp-eyed neighbor, Carolyn Dunahay is with us today. She suffered a stroke while gardening and received lifesaving care at the Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Center that donors support with their gifts. Today, she is fully recovered and…

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Meet Dr. Joseph and Mary Sreenan

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Why We Give: To support the future of health care in our community Dr. Joseph J. Sreenan believes it is a privilege and responsibility to give back to his community. He and his wife Mary give to support scholarships for the Community Medicine track at Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center’s Undergraduate Medical Education…

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Meet Sam & Anne Halker

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Why We Give: To support Mercy Health’s vital role in our community For Sam and Anne Halker, the decision to support the Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima was an easy one. “We believe in supporting organizations that make our community a better place. Health care is necessary to live, work and raise a family,” Sam…

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Sara’s Story

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Sara’s mental health has improved because of donors’ caring support Sara Vine was going through a very unstable time in her life. It was difficult for her to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately, donations support behavioral therapy services at Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center. Patients like Sara can…

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