Jeff’s Story
Jeff sees the impact your gift makes on men’s health Far too often, men put off attending to their health until it’s too late. Thanks to your generosity, that happens less frequently in Springfield. The Men’s Health Expo brings awareness for men to pause, learn and care for their whole selves — mind, body and…
Read MoreCatherine’s Story
Catherine is healed physically and emotionally thanks to you After a fall left Catherine Weeks with a broken neck, she faced a difficult and uncertain future. Her injury required surgery to stabilize her neck followed by hospitalization. After a few weeks she was transferred to the swing bed unit at Mercy Health — Urbana Hospital…
Read MoreMeet Ray Branstiter
Why I Give: My community is how I fulfill my ministry As chaplain at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital, and pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Ray Branstiter knows the importance of giving. He gives to others as part of his mission. And, he gives to provide quality health care to his community. “We are instructed by…
Read MoreAnnual Fund Drive
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 Teresa Music
Donors support vital programs like Meds to Beds Teresa Music is the manager for Mercy Health’s Community Medication Assistance Program. She sees how vital care services are to the community. Donor support of programs like Meds to Beds help provide medications to patients in need. “Prior to my current position, I worked as a pharmacy…
Read MoreCarol McCoy’s Story
Carol is fighting cancer in a calming environment, thanks to donors It was a routine annual mammogram for Carol McCoy. Until the results came back with a cancer diagnosis. Then it wasn’t routine at all. Carol was facing a stressful diagnosis with treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Thanks to donor support, Carol had…
Read MoreMeet Sandy Chinn and Michael Reid
Why We Give: We give to make health care easier for all Sandy Chinn recently retired after a four-decade career in health care. But she hasn’t stopped making an impact in her community. Sandy is still committed to making life better for others. That’s why she joined the Foundation board. “Our family has lived to…
Read MoreMercy Health Springfield, OH
Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties Springfield, OH CHARITABLE GIVING.A SACRED TRADITION.A FAITHFUL ACT OF SERVICE. Mercy Health — Springfield, OH Donors to Mercy Health Foundation Clark & Champaign Counties help everyone in Springfield, Urbana and nearby communities get quality medical care, close to home. Mercy Health depends on your support to bring…
Read MoreYear-end charitable giving tips
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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