Meet Carl & Kathy
Your support provided the rehabilitation tools Carl needed to live at home with his wife, Kathy Kathy Schulz could see the toll several falls and multiple surgeries had on her husband Carl. She worried he might never get back to how he was before. “After his second surgery, Carl was left like an infant. He…
Read MoreKaZonté’s Story
KaZonté’s work with victims of violent crime at the Trauma Recovery Center is possible thanks to you Thanks to gifts from donors like you, KaZonté Allen and her colleagues can provide specialized care in their community to those who really need it. KaZonté is a social worker and therapist at the Mercy Health – Toledo…
Read MoreMeet Bridget Deegan-Krause
Bridget gives to Mercy Health Foundation to be part of the healing ministry of Jesus Bridget Deegan-Krause sees the healing ministry of Mercy Health in action every day. Her work as a chaplain and ministry formation facilitator, as well as her role on the Mercy Health Toledo market board, gives her a front row seat.…
Read MoreSt. Luke’s Foundation merger
Former St. Luke’s Foundation merges with Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo to continue its legacy The merger follows McLaren Health Care’s closure of St. Luke’s Hospital After McLaren announced the closure of St. Luke’s facilities in Maumee, Ohio, in 2023, Mercy Health agreed to purchase the physical assets and offer employment to St. Luke’s medical…
Read MoreMeet Sydni Rodabaugh
Your gift to support ECMO technology saved Sydni’s life from Legionnaires’ disease Sydni Rodabaugh was hospitalized for 18 days with Legionnaires’ disease. She spent the first week in a medically-induced coma. Thanks to support from donors like you, she was able to get the specialized care that she needed to survive. You helped provide Mercy…
Read MorePat Winkler’s Story
Mercy College of Ohio gave Pat her nursing career, so now she gives back In 1961, Pat Winkler enrolled at the Mercy School of Nursing, which preceded Mercy College of Ohio. “My mom always wanted me to become a nurse, but not only a nurse—a Mercy nurse,” recalls Pat. “She instilled that in me.” “The…
Read MoreMeet Darrick Applegate
Darrick gives to Mercy Health Foundation Greater Toledo to be part of the good the ministry does As a Mercy Health associate donor, Darrick Applegate has seen the impact of his giving firsthand. In his role as clinical resource manager, he makes sure providers have what they need to deliver great care. He sees a…
Read MoreMeet Terrie Kimberly
Thanks to support for the Mercy Health Mammography Van, Terrie got the screening that found her cancer Terrie Kimberly wants you to know that your gift is the reason she’s here today. “I am alive because the mammography van found my two tumors,” she says. “The doctor told me they were undetectable and that I…
Read MoreMeet Sue & Phil
Thanks to you, Phil can get cancer treatments at his hometown Willard Hospital Time and time again, Sue and Phil Wolfe turn to Mercy Health Willard Hospital to help them stay on top of their health. When Phil was diagnosed with cancer, he started his treatments in Tiffin. It was a hardship for the Wolfes…
Read MoreMeet Emily Alvarez
You helped purchase the driving simulator that is teaching Emily to drive again after a catastrophic accident Emily Alvarez came home from college to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding. On her way back to school, the unthinkable happened. A car travelling 110 miles per hour crossed the median and caused…
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