Jacqueline’s Story
You helped Jacqueline battle breast cancer, body, mind and soul Bon Secours St. Francis has always taken great care of Jacqueline Sharperson. After a recent spinal surgery, Jacqueline returned to St. Francis for a mammogram due to pain in her breast. When tests confirmed Stage 3 breast cancer, the team at St. Francis Cancer Center…
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You helped Omar get back on his feet only a few days after heart surgery It was a family history of heart problems that sent Victor “Omar” Zambrano to get some baseline tests. And thanks to your generosity, he discovered his heart was already in trouble. Omar, a very active cyclist, felt great and was…
Read MoreMeet the Knight Family
Your generosity helped Jean acquire the skills necessary to leading a fulfilling life For Bob and Barbara Knight, watching their daughter, Jean, approach adulthood filled them with a unique level of anxiety. Fortunately for the Knight Family, your donations help support Project SEARCH, which provides internships for students with disabilities. “All parents of children with…
Read MorePat Shufeldt’s Story
Pat gives because she wants hospice to be available to all who need it In 2016, Pat Shufeldt’s husband Bob had surgery for an aggressive brain tumor. Several months later, they had to call for hospice care. “A hospice nurse and social worker came to visit within 48 hours of making that difficult decision.…
Read MoreMeet Bob & Judy
Bob and Judy give to be a part of the healing ministry of Jesus Bob and Judy Whaley have been part of the Bon Secours – St. Francis Hospital family for over three decades and continue to support the hospital’s Mission with their gifts. Judy retired after 30 years as a nurse at the hospital…
Read MoreMae’s Story
Your donation means Mae can get home health and rehab after a months-long hospital stay After nearly five months in the hospital, Mae Miller was ready to go home. Thanks to your gift to the Bon Secours St. Francis Home Care Fund she was able to get the help she needed to continue healing at…
Read MoreGrace & Kenneth’s Story
Grace and Kenneth give to bring hope to people with cancer Sisters United for Prevention realized that underserved communities often lack cancer awareness and education. The group set out to help educate and provide support for those battling the disease. Grace and Kenneth Brown recall when the organization partnered with the Mercy Health Foundation to…
Read MoreDave Zeller’s Story
Dave gives to make sure others receive the care and compassion he received To call Dave Zeller a “local” is an understatement. Springfield-born and raised, Dave is a lifelong member of the community. That’s why, when cancer struck in 2018, he knew he would be in good hands at the Mercy Health’s Springfield Cancer Center.…
Read MoreMeet Mike Sapp
You helped Mike see a doctor for chest pains even when he didn’t have insurance Mike Sapp credits donors like you who support the Mercy Care Clinic for saving his life when he had a heart attack. When Mike Sapp left his softball game because of the burning sensation in his chest, he drove to…
Read MoreJulie Hamburg’s Story
You help keep heart patients in control of their health Julie knows reliable scales can alert heart patients to early symptoms. As a Heart Failure Navigator, one of the best tools Julie Hamburg can provide patients is a scale because an increase in weight is usually one of the first symptoms they may notice. Unfortunately,…
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