Patient and Donor Testimonials

	For Whom The Bell Tolls What began as a dream for cancer survivor and Mercy nurse Dawn Butler and her husband Pat, now hangs as a true beacon of hope for patients and their families on their journey with cancer. Read the emotional story behind The Sound of Hope >
	In This Family, No One Fights Alone Merced City Firefighters Local 1470 embody the spirit of philanthropy through their gifts of time, leadership, and generous support of the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center. Read more here >
	Meet Dr. Mark Wagner Dr. Wagner's heart for community, passion for his profession, and generous support of the Mercy Foundation keep Mercy Medical Center moving forward to deliver compassionate, high-quality health care services. Get to know Dr. Wagner >
	Building Community An Associate Member Spotlight: Carol Madruga Carol's passion for creating community among colleagues was instrumental in the creation of Mercy Foundation's employee giving group, Spirit Boosters. Read Carol's story >
	Jeanne & Barry McAuley: Making Opportunities for Merced Steadfast optimism fuels their passion and reminds us that we are a community that works together for quality health care delivery. See story here >
	Ric Kirby: Focused, Strategic, Patient Ric's quiet perseverance in giving is fueled by his enthusiasm and passion for the quality of health care in Merced. Read Ric's Story >
	And I Think to Myself: What a Wonderful World Learn of Don and Betty Stewart's journey with the Mercy Foundation. Read more >
	Passing Things On is a Way of Life Katie and Phil Faviers' passionate story of support and hope for Mercy Foundation. Read on >
	A Woman on the Go Marilyn Reese, a gem in the Mercy Foundation's family, and her passion for elevating health care in Merced. Learn more >
	Forever Grateful A wife's heartfelt thanks to Mercy Medical Center for the compassionate end of life care for her husband. Read story >
	New Chairs, More Comfort The Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center receives 7 brand-new infusion chairs. Read more >

Donor Voices on National Doctors' Day

"We would like to thank the both of you for the many years that you have been making sure that we stay as healthy as possible. "

- Barb and Walt Adams, to Dr. Donald Carter and Dr. Christian Gallery

"You are not only my doctor, you are my hero. It is your amazing, God given ability as a physician that gives me confidence in you. Also, your faith in God and you spirituality is the source of strenghth and hope for me."

- Donna Reiman, to Dr. Robert Butler

"Thank you Dr. Tsai, for the 35 years of service bringing precious babies into this world. God bless you."

- Marty Nambatac, to Dr. Paul Tsai

"I am forever grateful for the excellent care and concern he provided when caring for my mother and husband. He has a wonderful mix of great skill, compassion, kindness, and humor."

- Sydney Ayotte, to Dr. Dan Ikemiyashiro

"Thank you for representing the Mercy humankindness spirit in your attitude and wonderful smile. You are very much appreciated."

- Sally Strasser, to Robin Reese, Lead Mammography Technologist at MMCM

"To my entire Emergency Department team, providers, nurses, techs, lab, radiology, registration, security, environmental - you amaze me daily in doing whatever it takes to care for anyone who walks through our doors at any hour. Thank you for all that you do."

- Dr. Gary Tamkin, to the Emergency Department at MMCM

Patient and Donor Testimonials

For Whom The Bell Tolls

In This Family, No One Fights Alone

Meet Dr. Mark Wagner

Building Community

An Associate Member Spotlight: Carol Madruga

Jeanne & Barry McAuley: Making Opportunities for Merced

Ric Kirby: Focused, Strategic, Patient

And I Think to Myself: What a Wonderful World

Passing Things On is a Way of Life

A Woman on the Go

Forever Grateful

New Chairs, More Comfort

Donor Voices on National Doctors' Day