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Sister Cathy’s Story: Footwear and Faith
“I am consistently amazed at the dedication of the staff and the women and men who lead the Foundation. Nothing is too much. The impact they’ve made on the health of our community is immeasurable.”
Read MoreTad Phelps’ Story: A Tradition of Giving Back is Helping St. Joe’s Move Forward
Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tad Phelps’ parents instilled in him the importance of giving back. Even though they didn’t have a lot of money they always gave what…
Read MoreDavid Osterweil’s Story: Marathon Runner Gets Unexpected Lesson in Perseverance
David Osterweil’s story is like so many others. A bright, energetic young man leaves home for college, works hard, pursues a career, meets someone he wants to share his life…
Read MoreVivian’s Story: The Next Best Thing to Being There
There’s nothing quite like the joy of welcoming a baby into the family and many new parents spend hours staring at their little one, marveling at every sound and movement.…
Read MoreEverly’s Story: Closing the Hole in Her Heart
Jennifer Johnson had her first daughter at St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital thirteen years ago. It was a textbook delivery. She and her husband Wallace remembered thinking how wonderful everyone there…
Read MoreHe’s All Heart: Jordan Clark
Jessica Palmer and Eric Clark vividly remember one of the best days of their lives – finding out they were about to become parents. At their 11-week ultrasound, however, things…
Read MoreFor the Love of Giving – Tom and Robyn Payant
Whether you call them a power couple, a dynamic duo, or just “made for each other,” Robyn and Tom Payant – are all this, and more. They are also a…
Read MoreHow One Mother’s Heartache Led to Help for Others
Christen Gray’s life was the good kind of busy. A fulfilling career, a loving husband, and two young boys who seemed to have boundless energy meant her days were hectic…
Read MoreSpirit of Children Halloween Partnership
Sparked by the desire to create positive, magical moments for children in need, Spirit Halloween created Spirit of Children in 2006. The unfamiliar surroundings of hospital rooms, the noisy halls, and…
Read MoreCaroline’s Story: The Mission to Provide Chronic Care That’s Always There
Like most parents, there is nothing Tish and Bill West wouldn’t do for their 25-year-old daughter Caroline – but when your child is born with an extremely rare neurological disorder…
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