Board Member Giving
Giving Opportunity Board Member Giving Leading through philanthropy Make your annual board member gift today to help Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties. Board member giving demonstrates a shared commitment to the mission of Mercy Health and creates impact here in your community. Donate online or pledge and pay by December 31. Donate Today Make…
Read MoreHelp save lives close to home
Giving Opportunity Help save lives close to home Give to the Annual Fund Drive Your gift today helps provide exceptional care when a medical crisis strikes. Donate(opens in new tab) One day, it could be you or someone you love. When everything changes in an instant, your donation can make a life-or-death difference Linda thought…
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Why We Give: To move health care forward in our community David and Ginnie Estrop believe in giving back while helping move their community forward. That’s why they support Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties. “There are people who help move things forward,” says David. “And I would like to hope that Ginnie and…
Read MoreMichael’s Story
Michael is tobacco-free, thanks to you After 20 years as a smoker, Michael Moore was ready to quit. He just needed some help to do it. That’s where you came in with your donation to the Mercy Health — REACH (Recovery, Education, Advocacy, Care and Hope) program. “Smoking got to be just a habit,” Michael…
Read MoreKayleen’s Story
You support the doula program that helped Kayleen during her pregnancy As she prepared for the birth of her twins, Kayleen Wiant needed extra help. Because of your gift, she was connected with birth doula Alayzia Ponder through the Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center Birth Center’s doula program. “I’d heard of a doula…
Read MoreGive for Good Scholarship Program Awards $23,000 to 41 Students in 2026
41 associate dependents across the Mercy Health Springfield and Urbana markets receive scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The spirit of generosity and support for education continues to shine through the Give for Good Scholarship program. This year, scholarships were awarded to 41 associate dependents, totaling $23,000 in educational assistance for the 2026-2027 academic year. The selection…
Read MoreMeet Sheila Rice Henry
Why I Give: Giving is a way of life For Sheila Rice Henry, life is about giving. She chose this path as a young woman who could not imagine all that life would bring her way. She remembers seeing a sign on Water Street in Springfield that said “Philanthropist: lover of mankind.” “I saw that…
Read MoreChris’s Story
Your support of acute rehab is making dreams come true Chris Kusmierczyk is a physical therapist at Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center. He knows rehab can make a big difference in patient lives. Your gift helps him get people back to their lives after an injury or illness thanks to the new Acute…
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Garry and Jane are pain-free, thanks to you Jane and Garry Moore are no strangers to pain. Both had suffered from debilitating arthritis in their knees for years. Thanks to your gift, they are both back to living active lives free from agony. “Even simple things like walking and going up and down steps was…
Read MoreWhen a heart stops, there’s no time to wait
Giving Opportunity Will you help someone in a medical crisis? Support Lifesaving Care When a heart stops, there’s no time to wait – help more people in Clark & Champaign Counties today. Donate(opens in new tab) Emergencies don’t wait… It could be a neighbor. A parent. A child. Your donation ensures the best medical care…
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