Meet Chase Collins
Chase gives to help serve the community’s health needs As director of neurosciences for Mercy Health’s Springfield Regional Medical Center, Chase Collins has had the privilege of overseeing the expansion of the hospital’s stroke program. “With the addition of the interventional neurology program, we are bringing services to the community that we haven’t had in…
Read MoreVicki Rudolph’s Story
New surgical technology helped Vicki beat breast cancer, thanks to you When Vicki Rudolph found what she thought was a cyst in her breast, everything happened in a blur. A mammogram, ultrasound and MRI in quick succession revealed that she would need a lumpectomy to remove a tumor. Your donation provided Vicki’s doctor with the…
Read MoreRetta Folsom’s Story
You helped Chuck’s family honor his final wish to stay at home Retta Folsom’s husband, Chuck, needed a lot of help when he suffered from end-stage COPD, a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. Retta and her daughter, Julie, took care of him at home for as long as they could. When they were…
Read MoreMeet Theresa Jones
Theresa and Bill give because they believe that giving is receiving Supporting Mercy Health Foundation has always been important to Theresa and her husband, Bill Jones. But when they made a significant gift to the Mercy Health Ray & Ray Eckstein Hospice Care Center, they didn’t realize how much their family would benefit. “My husband…
Read MoreMeet Tara & Billy
Funding a CGA helps the Millers support the Foundation, avoid capital gains taxes and increase retirement income An unexpected stock buyback left Tara and Billy Miller potentially facing a significant capital gains tax bill. After consulting their financial advisor and Brad Blandin, Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation’s Vice President of Charitable Estate & Gift Planning,…
Read MoreSuzanne Hammel’s Story
Suzanne gives to Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima because giving is what disciples of Jesus do Suzanne Hammel’s childhood ingrained in her the reasons she supports the Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima, today. “I see how the Foundation helps people, and I think it’s beautiful. Together we help people out and make sure that…
Read MoreMeet Carey Kuznar
Carey gives back to Mercy Health to honor her family’s legacy Carey Kuznar learned the importance of giving at a young age. “My passion for giving comes from my parents, who always gave back in a very visual way,” she said. “They served their communities through volunteering and giving dollars to organizations. They even included…
Read MoreMeet Alice Fegelman
Alice gives because she considers Mercy Health’s Jewish Hospital part of her family For Alice Fegelman, supporting Mercy Health’s Jewish Hospital is ingrained into her family’s life. “We have always been involved with the hospital,” she said. “We are a true family affair when it comes to that.” She went to nursing school there in…
Read MoreMelanie’s Story
Melanie stayed in a hotel close to her doctors after a critical transplant, thanks to you After Melanie Rose was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), she spent months waiting for a bone marrow donor. After finally receiving a transplant, doctors needed to keep a close watch on her with daily appointments to track her progress…
Read MoreTravis Dorsey’s Story
Thanks to you, Travis was able to partner with Clermont Hospital to secure health care for his students Clermont Northeastern Schools serve students who live within 75-80 square miles. Surprisingly, there wasn’t a single doctor’s office in that area until school officials like Travis Dorsey, Dean of Students, came up with a plan. “It was…
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