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Mercy Health Foundation South
10010 Kennerly Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128
was raised in support of our communities in FY25
was allocated in support of our communities in FY25
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY25, you helped us raise more than $7.9 million — and together, we allocated over $5.6 million to improve the health of our community. This impact was made possible not only through this year’s gifts, but also through the strength of prior-year reserves and investment income. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
Raised $2M to fund the purchase of CyberKnife technology, providing advanced, non-invasive radiation therapy
$25M raised for the ER expansion and redesign
Provided over $200K in annual financial to support the Hyland Behavioral Health program
Raised over $1.5M to cover end-of-life care and bereavement services for patients in need
For more than three years, Rosemary Lakin faced her cancer journey with courage, grace and determination. Throughout that time, she and her husband Dan found not only expert medical care at the Sindelar Cancer Center, but also a family of compassionate Mercy caregivers who walked with them every step of the way.
Dan recalls how each member of the team touched their lives, from the front desk clerks to the oncologists, infusion nurses and radiation therapists. “It’s almost impossible to put into words how those we met inside the clinic changed our lives,” he wrote. “My wife often said on the drive home how amazing, professional and caring everyone was. I called them angels, with their wings hidden under their uniforms.”
Rosemary’s fight wasn’t easy, but the Lakins never faced it alone. Two of Rosemary’s infusion nurses attended her memorial, confirming to Dan the connection and love that had grown during their time at Sindelar.
Dan recently made a gift in Rosemary’s memory to the people and place that had such an incredible impact on their lives. A plaque bearing Rosemary’s name will soon be placed outside the chapel at the Sindelar Cancer Center, a lasting reminder of a beautiful, determined warrior, and the extraordinary caregivers who made her cancer journey a little easier.
Mercy Health Foundation South
10010 Kennerly Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128
was raised in support of our community in FY26
was allocated to support our community in FY26
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY26, you helped us raise almost $24.4 million — and together, we distributed nearly $4.5 million to improve the health of our community. We also committed $1.4 million for future projects. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
raised $2M to fund the purchase of CyberKnife technology, providing advanced, non-invasive radiation therapy.
supported the purchase of advanced cardiac technology used to help physicians accurately map the heart’s electrical activity, diagnose abnormal heart rhythms and guide treatments, improving outcomes for patients with arrhythmias.
supported the purchase of a cardiovascular ultrasound system that helps physicians assess heart structure and function, expanding access to high quality cardiac diagnostics and better treatment planning.
in programmatic support helped provide compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement services for hospice patients and their families.
provided mammograms, prescriptions and assistance with transportation, co-pays and utilities for patients with financial need, allowing them to focus on recovery.
raised $2M to fund the purchase of CyberKnife technology, providing advanced, non-invasive radiation therapy.
supported the purchase of advanced cardiac technology used to help physicians accurately map the heart’s electrical activity, diagnose abnormal heart rhythms and guide treatments, improving outcomes for patients with arrhythmias.
supported the purchase of a cardiovascular ultrasound system that helps physicians assess heart structure and function, expanding access to high quality cardiac diagnostics and better treatment planning.
in programmatic support helped provide compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement services for hospice patients and their families.
provided mammograms, prescriptions and assistance with transportation, co-pays and utilities for patients with financial need, allowing them to focus on recovery.
After a career working on nonprofit health care campaigns, Steve Meier understood better than most the importance of investing in quality care. He never expected that one day his life would depend on it.
On September 1, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. When he arrived at Mercy Hospital South, he was clinically dead. Three weeks later, when he finally awoke, he began to understand how close he had come to losing his life. The care he experienced made a lasting impression that extended through every stage of his recovery.
His gratitude quickly turned into a deeper commitment to support Mercy’s mission. Steve and his family continue to give annually to Mercy Health Foundation, helping ensure that future patients have access to exceptional care when they need it most.
After a career working on nonprofit health care campaigns, Steve Meier understood better than most the importance of investing in quality care. He never expected that one day his life would depend on it.
On September 1, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. When he arrived at Mercy Hospital South, he was clinically dead. Three weeks later, when he finally awoke, he began to understand how close he had come to losing his life. The care he experienced made a lasting impression that extended through every stage of his recovery.
His gratitude quickly turned into a deeper commitment to support Mercy’s mission. Steve and his family continue to give annually to Mercy Health Foundation, helping ensure that future patients have access to exceptional care when they need it most.
Mercy Health Foundation South
10010 Kennerly Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128