When Angela Drake gives to the Mercy Health Foundation Irvine, she doesn’t wonder how her money is being spent. She sees the direct impact it has on our community.

Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital has been a part of Angela’s life since she was born. Today, it is still her hospital, and the one her children use as well. “It’s a full circle for me to be a supporter of the hospital and Foundation,” she says.

Angela is also a Foundation board member. She sees firsthand how important donations are to children, and to school educational programs. She also appreciates meal kits given to those lacking nutritional food.

“It really touches my heart. Those funds are distributed to meet genuine needs,” she says. “There are people who need these services, and the impact is very real. We are so fortunate to have top-notch resources in a small town.”