Meet Dr. Anne Marie Tuohy
Giving to the Foundation allows Dr. Tuohy to give more of herself to her community For Dr. Anne Marie Tuohy, being a pediatrician is more than just a career. And being a Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation donor is more than just a good deed. “I feel like my job is more of a…
Read MoreMeet Corey Baldridge
Your Gift Gave Mercy Health Nurses a Helping Hand Named Hercules One of the many physical challenges of nursing is repositioning patients. A few years ago, your generosity provided a strong helping hand named Hercules. For Corey Baldridge, a Mercy Health nurse, it’s been a game changer. “Donations like the Hercules Patient Repositioner are monumental…
Read MoreDr. 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 MoreMeet Lucy Regueyra
Why I Give: To cement a legacy of excellence Lucy Regueyra honors the wishes of her late husband, Dr. Francisco Regueyra, through her endowment of the Dr. Francisco and Lucille Regueyra Scholarship Fund. “Supporting scholarships felt like the appropriate thing to do. That was Frank’s wish, and I want that carried out,” Lucy says. Lucy’s…
Read MorePam’s Story
You helped Pam keep her spirits up during her cancer fight Chemotherapy, surgery, more chemotherapy, radiation — it was all overwhelming for Pam Hoadley. Your gift provided her with the guidance and support she needed after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. “I remember exactly where I was when I received that call,” Pam says. “I…
Read MoreJustin’s Story
You made it possible for Justin to realize a lifelong dream Justin Pfaff has Asperger’s syndrome. He has experienced expressive aphasia and mild obsessive compulsive disorder since he was five years old. Individuals with Asperger’s can lead successful, independent lives, but it takes support. You have supported Justin in his quest to fulfil his lifelong…
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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