Dr. Thomas Chirichella
Why I Give: To help our community move forward For Dr. Thomas Chirichella, supporting the Memorial Golf Outing is about bringing people together. Through his involvement and experience hosting the event, he aims to inspire others to get involved and expand the impact of local philanthropy. “At the end of the day, it’s for a…
Read MoreBrian’s Story
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Your gift helped find Brian’s aneurysm before it was too late Brian May remembers having a headache that wouldn’t go away. He assumed it was something minor, but it persisted for several days. He finally went to the emergency department at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. What doctors discovered showed just how much…
Read MoreTiffany’s Story
Your gift helped create a place where every child can receive care Tiffany Bair spent months searching for a dental provider for her 15-year-old daughter, Ashley. Many offices couldn’t accommodate Ashley’s age or special needs. It took many phone calls across Ohio and even into Pennsylvania, but Tiffany finally found the specialized care her daughter…
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 the Mahoning Valley today. Donate Emergencies don’t wait… It could be a neighbor. A parent. A child. Your donation ensures the best medical care is ready for those…
Read MoreMercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley Holds Inaugural Impact Dinner
Excellence in Service and Stewardship Celebrated at Foundation’s first Impact Dinner The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley hosted its inaugural impact dinner on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Stambaugh Auditorium in downtown Youngstown. The new event featured an elegant evening among industry and community partners, who shared in the success the Foundation has had over…
Read More5 easy ways to leave a legacy that saves lives
GIFT PLANNING 5 easy ways to leave a legacy that saves lives Give wisely, leave a legacy Discover how gift planning can maximize your impact today and after your lifetime Compare 5 gift planning strategies You may be interested in ways to maximize the impact of your generosity when supporting Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley.…
Read MoreDr. Reyles’s Story
Thanks to you, Dr. Reyles is ready to serve Thanks to you, the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is shaping the future of health care in the Mahoning Valley, one young physician at a time. For Dr. John Vincent Reyles, now a second-year resident, the program has been…
Read MoreTammye’s Story
Your support helps Tammye teach students to make healthy choices Healthy young minds and bodies need proper nutrition. At Inspiring Minds, an afterschool and summer program for disadvantaged students, your gift is making sure health and wellness is both taught and experienced. Mercy Health’s Community Outreach team provides the nutrition education. It is an essential…
Read MoreMeet Sidney Jones
Why I Give: To provide preventative care to those in need For Sidney Jones, supporting the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center is deeply personal. “My mother died of cancer,” he says. “I believe it could have been prevented with earlier detection and better access.” That experience shaped his belief in expanding care for those…
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…
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