Meet the Moore’s

The Moores

Garry and Jane are pain-free, thanks to you Jane and Garry Moore are no strangers to pain. Both had suffered from debilitating arthritis in their knees for years. Thanks to your gift, they are both back to living active lives free from agony. “Even simple things like walking and going up and down steps was…

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Meet Joyce Lanier

Joyce Lanier standing by trees

Why I Give: I want to build a stronger and safer community Being a servant leader is in Joyce Lanier’s blood. She was raised by parents who gave back to their community, and she has fulfilled that mission herself as a public school teacher. Giving her time and donations to the Foundation aligns with her…

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Kathy’s Story

Kathy Banks inside a minivan

Your gift gave Kathy a lift Severe depression is a debilitating condition that can bring a patient’s life to a standstill. For Kathy, it confined her to her home for four months. You helped her emerge triumphant. “I was very depressed,” Kathy recalls. “At times I was almost catatonic.” Your gift to the Bon Secours…

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Steve’s Story

Steve Brown in firefighter uniform

Your gift to support neurosciences saved Steve’s life Steve Brown wanted to be a firefight since he was a child — a dream he fulfilled eight years ago. Thanks to the strength of Bon Secours Neurosciences and the generosity of donors like you, he can continue living that dream. “I’ve waited my whole life to…

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Meet Anna Davis

Anna Davis by window

Why I Give: No mother should grieve alone Anna Davis lost her first pregnancy to miscarriage in 2019. She knows firsthand how isolating the loss of a child can feel. Out of her grief, she created something beautiful. Today, her giving spirit helps other women facing heartbreak at Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital. “Going through…

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Mary Ann’s Story

Mary Ann Bradbury

Early detection made Mary Ann’s cancer treatment easier Mary Ann Bradbury has always been diligent with getting mammograms. That diligence paid off when she received the call that something had been detected on her scan. What followed was a comprehensive series of tests. She had more scans, genetic testing and a biopsy. Armed with all…

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MacKenzie’s Story

Mackenzie and her daughter

Your gift gave Mackenzie tools for an easier labor When Mackenzie Murley welcomed her daughter at Mercy Health —Lourdes Hospital, she experienced firsthand the difference donor support can make. Your gift gave Mackenzie natural birthing tools that made her labor easier. Mackenzie’s labor began quite slowly. She worked all day while in labor, without knowing…

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Meet Dan Basinski

Dan Basinski

Why I Give: To help the underserved receive high-quality, compassionate care Dan Basinski has seen the difference between a health care system and a health care ministry. He believes a health care ministry like Mercy Health does more to provide care for the underserved. He gives to Mercy Health Foundation Lorain to support that mission.…

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Meet the Kiedrowski’s

The kiedrowskis at a pumpkin patch

Your gift helped Tim and Kayla welcome their child Tim and Kayla Kiedrowski are lifelong Lorain County residents. Their roots go back generations. In fact, long before they officially met, Tim and Kayla likely crossed paths many times. Her grandfather’s chiropractic office was just three doors down from the Kiedrowski’s family bakery. “It’s a small…

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Ada’s Story

Ada Narvaez standing outside

Your gift helps cancer patients and survivors As chief engineer for aeronautics at NASA Glenn Research Center, Adabelle Narvaez-Bostwick dealt with complicated issues for a living. Your support helped her deal with the most complicated one — cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer just one week after dropping my son off for his first…

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