Barbara Jackson’s Story

A middle-aged woman in black scrubs stands beside a mammogram machine.

You make it easy for Barbara and others to get mammograms when you support “Joanie on the Go” There are many common reasons patients tend to give for not getting an annual mammogram. I can’t take time off work. I don’t have any way to get there. There weren’t any appointments open.  Your gift to…

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2025 Health Care Visionary Awards

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Schedule 5:30PM (INVITE ONLY) 1911 Member’s Society Reception 6:30PM Doors open 7:00PM Ceremony begins 8:00PM Cookie reception Admission Individual Ticket: $50 Partner Sponsor: $250 Includes 2 tickets Bronze Sponsor: $500 Includes 4 tickets Silver Sponsor: $1,911 Includes 4 tickets Gold Sponsor: $4,000 Includes 8 tickets Platinum Sponsor: $8,000 Includes 10 tickets Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 Includes…

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Meet Art Collins

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A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a win-win for Art and the Foundation Art Collins and his wife believe in giving back. The tax savings of a planned gift using a QCD mean they have more to give. Art Collins and his wife donate regularly to the Foundation because they know that quality health care is…

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100 golfers turn out to support Hospice of the Valley

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2024’s Hospice of the Valley Memorial Golf Classic took place on September 16 Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted the event to raise funds for hospice services On a warm September day, 100 golfers convened at Squaw Creek Country Club in Vienna, Ohio. They were there, of course, for the annual Hospice of the Valley…

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15th Panerathon sees big turn out

Runners take off from the starting line of the 2024 Panerathon in Youngstown, OH.

Mercy Health Foundation’s Panerathon celebrated a historic year The popular event benefits Mercy Health – Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Everyone in the Mahoning Valley knows that August means it’s time for Panerathon! Each year, the 10K/2 mile walk/run raises funds for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) at Mercy Health -…

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Meet Lisa Barrass

An elderly woman stands inside a gym, smiling at the camera with her head cocked happily.

Lisa supports St. Joes at the Mall so everyone can improve their lives with exercise Lisa Barrass has always been a believer in the power of exercise. Now that she’s part of Mercy Health – St. Joe’s at the Mall, she’s made keeping fit a priority. Not only are there exercise opportunities, St. Joe’s at…

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Community gathers for 100th anniversary golf outing

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On June 10, golfers and sponsors celebrated 100 years of Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital Event proceeds will benefit the hospital’s vital programs and services Attendees had a tee-rific time at St. Joseph Warren Hospital’s 100th Anniversary Golf Outing! The sunny day was ideal for honoring the hospital’s legacy as a health care…

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Bourbon & Bowties soiree draws fantastic crowd

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On May 18, 400 guests attended the Bowties & Bourbon fundraising event The evening raised more than $100,000 for a good cause! The annual soiree, Bowties & Bourbon, benefits Mercy Health – Hospice of the Valley. Every year, event proceeds go toward serving patients and their families. This year, Mahoning Valley showed up and showed…

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Meet Jean Hodge

A smiling middle-aged woman stands outside on a sunny day.

Your support of the Kikel Mobile Dental Clinic gave Jean the relief she needed When Jean Hodge faced a dental emergency, your gifts to the Kikel Mobile Dental Clinic made it possible for her to get relief in minutes instead of hours. Her day had started with excruciating pain from a broken tooth. The receptionist…

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