Patient and Donor Testimonials

Barry and Jeanne McAuley

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.

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Ric Kirby

Foundation Board Member, Ric Kirby

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.

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Don and Betty Stewart

Don and Betty Stewart, charter members of the Heritage Club and long-time foundation supporters.

And I Think to Myself: What a Wonderful World

Learn of Don and Betty Stewart's journey with the Mercy Foundation.

Passing Things On is a Way of Life

Katie and Phil Faviers' passionate story of support and hope for Mercy Foundation.

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Marilyn Reese

Foundtion Board member, Marilyn Reese.

A Woman on the Go

Marilyn Reese, a gem in the Mercy Foundation's family, and her passion for elevating health care in Merced.

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Deborah Durbin, RN and her husband Stan

Deborah Durbin-Arceo, RN, and her husband Stan.

Forever Grateful

A wife's heartfelt thanks to Mercy Medical Center for the compassionate end of life care for her husband.

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Patient in new infusion chair

Patient Sasha Ramirez enjoying a new infusion chair along with Minerva Silviera, RN.

New Chairs, More Comfort

The Mercy/UC Davis Cancer Center receives 7 brand-new infusion chairs.

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