Meet 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…
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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…
Read MoreTaste remains fan-favorite charity event
More than 350 guests came out to enjoy Taste 2025 The beloved Mercy Health Foundation Lorain fundraiser celebrated its 18th year Mercy Health Foundation Lorain hosted it’s annual fundraiser, “Taste”, on Thursday, September 18th at the Emerald Event Center in Avon, Ohio, hosting over 350 attendees. This was the 18th year for this annual fundraiser,…
Read MoreMeet Ron Yacobozzi
Why I Give: To support the hospital that cares for my family As a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ron Yacobozzi considers himself lucky to have a local hospital that provides quality, compassionate care. “I’ve always used Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital,” he says. “I was born there. My mother received care there. My whole family,…
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Your support helps provide essential resources for young moms like Alexis The first time that Alexis Williams got pregnant, she was fifteen years old. Her mom knew that she would need help. Thankfully, donor-supported programs like Resource Mothers from Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital were there to help her daughter. “It felt like my Resource…
Read MoreAmanda’s Story
Giulietta received an early diagnosis thanks to your gift Four-year old Giulietta Caponi’s cough wouldn’t go away. Her family brought her to Mercy Health Wellington Primary Care for a chest X-ray to see what the issue was. Not all primary care clinics offer imaging, but Wellington does because your gift contributed to the purchase of…
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