Meet Anita Williams
Anita gives to support grieving children at Camp Robin Anita Williams is called to support Camp Robin, a camp for grieving children. Perhaps it stems from losing her sister to cervical cancer when she was only 16 years old. Or maybe it is because later she lost both of her children to complicated illnesses. But…
Read MoreMeet Bob Pitts
Thanks to donors, Bob will get to stay in Urbana for cancer treatment Bob Pitts first noticed his severe abdominal pain while at work one day. It persisted long enough that he went to see his doctor about it. His pain was believed to be an acute case of diverticulitis. But when another painful episode…
Read MoreMeet Amanda Barlow
Your gifts mean that Amanda has a wig to help her feel more like herself during cancer treatments Amanda Barlow loved her hair. She says, without a doubt, that losing her long, beautiful hair has been the hardest part of battling cancer. But donors like you helped make that loss a little bit more bearable.…
Read MoreKayla Carroll’s Story
Kayla gives to Mercy Health Foundation Irvine to help address the most urgent needs For Kayla Carroll, the importance of giving isn’t about the amount of a gift. It’s about the act of giving, whether it’s monetary or of one’s time. “The average donation to the Mercy Health Foundation Irvine is about $40,” she says.…
Read MoreLinda McGovern’s Story
Because you support in-home hospice, Linda’s mother was able to stay at home and receive quality end of life care Linda McGovern watched her mother Lidia struggle greatly with her health in the last few years of her life. Thanks to you, Lidia’s struggles eased when she entered hospice care. “My mother had so many…
Read MoreManimone’s Story
Manimone is applying to medical school, thanks to donor support for the Rising Stars program There are few things more important than inspiring talented, passionate young people to pursue a career in health care. Manimone Sengvoravong, a fourth-year student at Baldwin Wallace University, is getting valuable exposure to the medical field through your support of…
Read MoreMeet Bridget Deegan-Krause
Bridget gives to Mercy Health Foundation to be part of the healing ministry of Jesus Bridget Deegan-Krause sees the healing ministry of Mercy Health in action every day. Her work as a chaplain and ministry formation facilitator, as well as her role on the Mercy Health Toledo market board, gives her a front row seat.…
Read MoreMeet Ava Stokes
Donor support for the Violence Response Team helped Ava recover from sexual assault Ava Stokes understands the vital importance of your support of the Bon Secours Violence Response Team better than anyone. Thanks to your generosity, Ava had a team of professionals to help her after she was assaulted as a college student just a…
Read MoreJim Crosby’s Story
Thanks to you, Mercy Health – Jewish Hospital started the Clinical Pastoral Education program that Jim joined As part of the first Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at Jewish Hospital, Jim Crosby is enhancing his ability to serve others. He is grateful to Mercy Health Foundation donors like you for the opportunity. There is a…
Read MoreFrank Rickman’s Story
Frank donates to Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation to give his city the best health care possible Frank Rickman knows first-hand how important it is to have a hospital in his community of Franklin, VA. He wants to make sure his small city continues to access to great care. “It is rare for a city…
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