Rosa and Ian’s Story
Rosa understands how therapists are helping her son, thanks to you There is nothing more important to Rosa Collazo than the health and well-being of her son, Ian Cortez. Thanks to your support of medical interpretation services, Rosa is able to play an active role in Ian’s speech and occupational therapy. Rosa is one of…
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Thanks to you, Jovonne has access to health care Jovonne Washington wasn’t feeling well. But as a member of the homeless population in Lorain, she’d grown accustomed to just dealing with it. That is, until she saw the Mercy Health Community Outreach team arrive at the shelter she calls home. Because of your gift, she…
Read MoreMeet Pam Reber Jones
Why I Give: To support grieving families As a funeral director, Pamela Reber Jones is all too familiar with grief. Through her work, she helps grieving families process the loss of a loved one and honor lives well-lived. When her own mother passed away after being cared for by Mercy Health — New Life Hospice,…
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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…
Read MoreMeet Mara Barnes
Why I Give: To continue my calling as a caregiver As a nurse at Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital, Mara Barnes spent her career caring for others. After retiring in 2022, she’s continued that mission by giving to the Mercy Health Foundation. “One of the first principles I’ve learned is you don’t give because you…
Read MoreAndrew Bajda’s Story
Donor gifts brought comfort to Andrew’s family during a hard time The hearts of the Bajda family were captured by a song. When Andrew Bajda’s mother was in hospice care, Pastor John Jackson sang “You Are My Sunshine.” The sweet melody put a smile on his mother’s face and soothed Andrew’s soul. It was all…
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…
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Mercy Health Foundation Lorain Lorain, OH COMPASSIONATE CAREFOR LORAINAND BEYOND. Mercy Health — Lorain, OH As a supporter of Mercy Health Foundation Lorain, you offer the gift of good health for those living across northeast Ohio. Donors like you help enhance the quality medical care Mercy Health provides and build healthier communities for everyone, including…
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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…
Read MoreMeet Buddy Wilton
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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