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Finding the Good
It’s been three years since Rebecca and Cody lost Eila. The pain never goes away, but the smiles on the faces of Rogan and Beau, the two healthy boys Rebecca gave birth to after Eila, certainly help. So does the good put out into the world by the foundation established in Eila’s memory.
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Emergency Medical Services Endowment
On June 16, 2022, the day that would have been his and Lanea’s 60th wedding anniversary — and less than a year after he lost the love of his life — Bob Ruffaner established an endowment to benefit EMS.
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The Heart of a Mother
When Jennifer Parker was told she needed a heart transplant, she was desperate for another option. Six years later, she's back to nearly normal heart function thanks to UPMC Williamsport's Cardiac Rehabilitation Gym.
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The Bower Family
The Bower Family is passionate about giving back to the health system that has helped them through life's sudden ups and downs.
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Championing the Cause
It wasn’t unusual for John Rich to be outside chopping wood on a nice day — a day when the sun beamed brightly and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. His activity may have been normal, but what John says he felt when he returned to his house was anything but.
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A Full Plate of Generosity
Serving in a role where health care and hospitality intertwine has inspired David to share not only his talents and abilities but also his resources with those in his community.