Betty’s Story

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Betty’s husband was loved and cared for, thanks to you When Betty O’Donnell remembers the compassion, care and love her late husband Pat received as a patient at Bon Secours — St. Mary’s Hospital, there is still a song in her heart. Pat was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at age 78. Thanks to…

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Meet JB Price

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Why I Give: Because health care is a community investment For J. Brandon “JB” Price Jr., giving to Mercy Health Foundation Lourdes is personal. He’s seen family members cared for throughout the years. Supporting the Greatest Needs Fund is a meaningful way to show gratitude and invest in the Paducah community. “I’ve always felt this…

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Alex’s Story

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Your generosity helped ease Alex’s burdens during cancer treatment At just 32 years old, Alexandria “Alex” Reno was a busy wife and mother with two young children. Then, she got the news that she had breast cancer. As treatment demands grew, so did the strain on her family. Thanks to your gift, Alex received a…

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Terry’s Story

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Your gift helped Terry receive the nutrition he needed to survive Cancer made it impossible for Terry Bunting to swallow food. During his intensive treatment, your gift helped provide him with the feeding tube formula he needed to continue fighting. For months, you fed your neighbor in his time of need. “When I finally got…

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Meet Dr. James and Lynne Anthony

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Why We Give: To embody Mercy Health’s mission Dr. James Anthony knows a thing or two about Mercy Health residency programs. He understands the impact they have on young physicians. He’s a prime example, having been trained in one himself. That’s why he and his wife Lynne made a transformative gift to the Mercy Health…

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Meet Dr. Deon K. Regis and Dr. Tamer Said

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Your gift to the Anthony Center for Graduate Medical Education is helping attract and train doctors The Anthony Center for Graduate Medical Education is where medical knowledge transforms into clinical excellence. You support high-quality residency education in Lorain County with your gift. Because of you, more physicians will deliver exceptional, patient-centered care right here for…

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Alma’s Story

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Alma’s family is growing stronger by the day, thanks to you Alma Valdivia Saldana is a stay-at-home mom with a growing family. She recently welcomed a new baby. Your support is giving them a way to relax and bond that she otherwise would not have. Your gift to Mercy Health Foundation Lorain contributes to parental…

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Meet Kari Taylor

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Why I Give: To support faith, service and integrity in Lima Kari Taylor is Executive Director of Lima’s Mission of Hope. She recognizes a shared commitment to faith, service and integrity from Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima. That is why she chose to become a donor. “I deeply appreciate the foundational faith values of Mercy…

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Scott’s Story

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You help Scott administer spiritual healing to caregivers As a faith-based health care ministry, Mercy Health embraces the power of spiritual healing. It is present in all aspects of operations. Thanks to your gift, the same care and compassion delivered to patients is provided to Mercy Health associates to keep them at their best. Tea…

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John’s Story

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John makes it to all his cancer appointments, thanks to you John Page worked his whole construction career in the scorching south Florida sun. He knows all too well the damage sun exposure can cause. And while he likely has that to blame for his recent skin cancer diagnosis, he has you to thank for…

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