Dr. Reyles’s Story
Thanks to you, Dr. Reyles is ready to serve Thanks to you, the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is shaping the future of health care in the Mahoning Valley, one young physician at a time. For Dr. John Vincent Reyles, now a second-year resident, the program has been…
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Your support helps Tammye teach students to make healthy choices Healthy young minds and bodies need proper nutrition. At Inspiring Minds, an afterschool and summer program for disadvantaged students, your gift is making sure health and wellness is both taught and experienced. Mercy Health’s Community Outreach team provides the nutrition education. It is an essential…
Read MoreMeet Sidney Jones
Why I Give: To provide preventative care to those in need For Sidney Jones, supporting the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center is deeply personal. “My mother died of cancer,” he says. “I believe it could have been prevented with earlier detection and better access.” That experience shaped his belief in expanding care for those…
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You support helped Scott see life’s magical moments Scott Fiedler is a devoted husband and father who received unexpected news at a difficult time. He was diagnosed with a stenotic aortic valve right before his son Holden’s college baseball team began a championship run. Thanks to your gift to support cardiac services at Bon Secours…
Read MoreMeet Craig Newton
Why I Give: I appreciate those who help others Craig Newton supports the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation because giving feels personal to him. His gifts often honor people who mean the world to him, including Mabel Sebra, whom he lovingly calls his “second mom.” He began donating after learning that the Foundation helps…
Read MoreCarolyn’s Story
Your gift helps Carolyn stay on top of her health Carolyn Davis takes breast cancer seriously. She has lost an aunt and a sister to the disease and has a sister and niece who are survivors. She never misses getting her mammogram. And now, because of your gift, staying on top of her health is…
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Elizabeth’s lymphedema in under control thanks to you For more than a decade, Elizabeth Brown has battled lymphedema. Her condition causes fluid retention and painful swelling in her left leg. Thanks to your gift, she’s finally found relief. You support investments in new innovative lymphedema treatments here in Hampton Roads. “It took awhile for me…
Read MoreMeet Martha McLean
Why I Give: I like to support others in my community Martha McLean calls herself a “Portsmouth Person.” She knows it is important to take care of her community and her neighbors. At 85 years old, she stays busy volunteering and helping others. She often runs errands and gets groceries for those who cannot get…
Read MoreKaren Lester’s Story
Karen’s recovery is a testament to your support Karen Lester knows she experienced a terrifying medical emergency when she had a stroke last year. But what she remembers is kindness and dignity. Your support of neurological care at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital helped Karen recover. “I left work early with an excruciating migraine, followed…
Read MoreSamonyca’s Story
Samonyca found her calling, thanks to you Samonyca Spillman is passionate about helping others. And thanks to you, she found her calling while helping people with substance use problems in the Mercy Health — West Hospital ER. She was a part of Mercy Serves through AmeriCorps. Donor-funded programs like these gave her the direction she…
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