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fall 2017 Mission of Mercy is eternally grateful for the support we receive from our generous donors and thoughts Executive sponsors who enable us to continue to provide our medical, dental and prescription services free of charge to those from our Director’s who are most in need of physical and emotional healing. We would like to recognize these generous donors who have supported us through operating grants and sponsorship of our M*A*S*H Bash in March and the Annual Golf Classic in June. Foundress Corner Golf Classic Sponsors BB&T thank Bonefish Grill Campbell Insurance/Allstate My Dear Friends, Dear Friends, you Carroll Hospital Center Grants Mash Bash Sponsors Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for all you have done The word “inspiration” and what it connotes, is the focus Complete Document Solutions Maryland, LLC and continue to do for Our Lord’s Mission of Mercy. You are of my letter. Adams County Community Albanes Landscaping Foundation truly a blessing in my life and in the lives of the countless Audio Video Group Custom Imprints We at Mission of Mercy are continually inspired by the people we have served. Ausherman Family Trust Dan Ryan Builders strength and courage of our patients. They constantly Barley and Hops Grill & Microbrewery Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Mission of Mercy has grown exponentially and I stand in awe persevere through tremendous hardships especially those Bridgepath Scientific Edward Jones Financial Delta Dental Care Foundation of how a simple “yes” has changed thousands of people’s incurred because of ill health. In their search for healing we Campbell Insurance/Allstate Embrace Home Loans-Tom Trott lives. Mission of Mercy started back in 1991 in Arizona when are grateful that they have found a medical home with us. Foundation for Spirituality CareFirst BlueCross Blueshield Frederick Regional Health System I received an invitation from Our Lord to help Him restore and Medicine One of these patients is a middle-aged gentleman who was Col. Jim and Sarah Olson Gladhill Furniture Co. dignity to His people, healing through Love. I simply said Frederick County Community suffering for a month with chest pain. He recently walked by “yes,” left my professional career at that time and took a risk Partnership Grant Dairymaid Healing Touch Chiropractic—Jeremy Cayer our sign, “MISSION OF MERCY-FREE CLINIC HERE TODAY, for God. Hard work, determination and faith helped launch Delaplaine Foundation Henry W. Konerko, Ph.D which was positioned outside of one of our church clinic Nora Roberts Foundation Mission of Mercy. Now, after 23 years, we are a national non- Holly Hills Country Club sites. Although he was frightened about the state of his Quality Health Foundation Design Diva profit organization operating in four states. health he had the courage to walk into our clinic. He left The Community Foundation Frederick Air J. Robert Frazee Every person deserves to be respected and, by right, dig- overjoyed as he learned, after having an EKG, that his heart of Frederick County Frederick Magazine Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches nity belongs to each person. I have come to realize that the was not the issue but he needed to be treated for high blood United Concordia Frederick News Post Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. worst suffering any human being can ever experience is be- pressure and diabetes. United Way of Central Maryland Martin K.P. Hill & Kelly Hill ing unloved, unwanted and treated without the respect and Moxley-Kidwell Construction I am constantly inspired by the medical and non-medical dignity due to him/her. Our service goes beyond the scope United Way of Frederick County and Development Moe’s Southwest Grill volunteers who donate countless hours to serve the most of medicine. Our service is Love. Providing medical health Wells Fargo Foundation NFM Lending—Jeremy Poling Morgan-Keller Construction vulnerable in our communities; by our staff who labor care is the vehicle of God’s Love. Love with a capital “L” William E. Cross Foundation Nido’s tirelessly to accomplish their work and by our donors who Patty Pollatos Fund, Inc. and we believe that the moment we give is the moment we generously support our organization. Women’s Giving Circle of Octavo Designs Quartermaster Cigars actually receive God’s bi-directional flow of His mercy. We Frederick County Pepsi are all a vehicle of His Love and when we treat a person as if Renaissance Chef Catering Company Even the British were inspired by Mission of Mercy’s 23-year The Kahlert Foundation they were the only person that existed, then that is when we history of providing free medical and dental care for the Plamondon Hospitality Partners Rita’s Italian Ice gain true freedom by loving unconditionally. uninsured and underinsured and for those who “fall through Service Glass Industries, Inc. RLH CPAs Business Advisors, LLC the cracks of our healthcare system”. This past summer This means that in every interaction we have with a given per- Wegmans Tenth Ward Distillery Company Channel 4, a British television station based in Washington, son, we are actually God’s vehicle of His Love in restoring dig- Turning Point Financial D.C., contacted us and enthusiastically came out the very nity and healing. Whether you are a donor, a volunteer, on our next day to our Gettysburg clinic site. They were extremely prayer line or staff, or a patient, you are actively part of not only impressed with our services and they did a fantastic job of our Mission of Mercy family but God’s eternal family as well. “capturing the essence of our mission”. In This Issue our mission That is why Mission of Mercy is successful. You don’t have Letters from M.O.M. page 2 The Maryland/Pennsylvania Program of Mission of Mercy To all of you who inspire and support Mission of Mercy in so to be a practitioner to create a miracle in someone’s life. We seeks “to restore dignity and healing through Love” many ways, I extend a sincere thank you! May God bless you know there are medical needs, and we treat those needs. Thanks to our Sponsors page 3 by offering free primary healthcare, dental care and abundantly! How we treat those needs is what makes our Mission of prescription medications to the uninsured and underinsured Why We Give: Words from our Donors pages 4 Mercy God’s Mission of Mercy. Gratefully, working poor through our mobile medical clinics. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your A Closer Look at Who We Serve page 5 Mission of Mercy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that unconditional giving to those who no longer have a voice. began serving patients in 1994. With the support of more A Q&A with Mike and Maureen page 6 You have assisted so many people experiencing tremendous than 220 volunteer medical and administrative professionals, Mission of Mercy has served more than 41,000 patients hardships and who are on the brink of despair. linda m. Ryan Certainty Amid the Storm page 7 through 206,928 patient visits in the past 23 years. In Executive Director Thank you for being part of our Mission of Mercy family of life. Mission of Mercy Gala Oct. 27, 2017 back cover addition, the Maryland/Pennsylvania program has dispensed more than 391,300 free prescription medications. With all my love, Coffee with M.O.M. Tours back cover Mission of Mercy relies on donations from individuals, civic and faith-based organizations, corporations, foundations and several major fundraisers for Gianna Talone-Sullivan, Pharm D. its charitable services. For more information, call Foundress and Board Member, Mission of Mercy, Inc. 301-682-5683.
2 Mercy Perspectives Mercy Perspectives 3 what your who are your why we give donation can do donations helping? thoughts from mission of mercy donors $10 ONE DENTAL n Adult Males % FILLING 1 children It is a true themselves conveniently available in supporter of Mission of Mercy and n privilege of safe and welcoming environments, recently the Trustees gave $150,000 $20 DIABETIC n elderly mine to give such as our local churches. I have towards the purchase, outfitting and MEDICATION FOR back to the always been impressed by the efficient operation of a new dental van. n adult females % community manner in which they operate; they do ONE MONTH 12 This new grant will greatly expand their and support a wonderful job of maximizing their services, allowing for many nonprofit dollars, engaging a dedicated volunteer $40 RESCUE INHALER organizations of our underserved to receive the base, and providing quality care. FOR ONE PATIENT that are critical care that most of America takes % making a Before a patient is even seen by for granted. What this van means to WITH ASTHMA marvin ausherman, 37 the physicians or dentists, there is a Mission of Mercy is that less time will Founder, Ausherman difference Family Foundation in our significant amount of work that goes be wasted in the set up and breakdown $100 GASOLINE into the logistics of setting up these of the dental M*A*S*H* units, allowing community. TO POWER OUR Mission of Mercy has a long history clinics, especially when it comes to them to operate more efficiently and MOBILE CLINIC FOR of providing free healthcare for those dental services. The Ausherman Family ultimately help more patients, which is % who cannot afford it by making Foundation has been a long-time what is most important. ONE WEEK 50
$250 FAMILY OF FOUR Restoring Dignity and Healing through Mission of Mercy has provided over she is proud Love – this is not only the motto 6,000 office visits, completed 3,000 to note that (ALL MEDICINES, for Mission of Mercy, but it guides dental procedures and dispensed Mission of LABS, X-RAY AND everything this organization does over 8,000 medications – at no cost Mercy is 23 TREATMENT) from start to finish. In every contact, to the patients involved. This group years old and every interaction, every phone call, has hundreds of volunteers, from running strong. Mission of Mercy treats its customers physicians to interpreters, which It operates with dignity. That is why Quality makes funding critical. Mission of clinics in Health Foundation has been proud to Mercy provides services without Arizona, provide Mission of Mercy with a grant having to ask a patient’s economic Maryland, Dr. Molly Burgoyne Pennsylvania Chair, Quality Health Foundation “Mission of Mercy treats its customers with and Texas. A patient’s dignity. That is why Quality Health Foundation Our grant is in support of Mission of has been proud to provide Mission of Mercy with Mercy’s current initiative to increase a grant award.” the number of patient referrals from local hospitals, thus reducing the need story Dr. Molly BurgoynE for them to use the emergency room “It is hard to put into words what Mission of Mercy has meant to me and my as a primary care provider. This effort family. After being diagnosed with a long-standing clinical depression, I began award. Every person who is involved status, or any status at all. Imagine the requires education and retraining with this group approaches their task relief and trust this one fact provides of both patients and hospital staff, treatment but had to stop when our insurance was cancelled. With your help, I was to ensure their clients are treated well. for the patients – and dignity. Combine plus a great deal of perseverance – able to find the right medications and receive my prescriptions. This has resulted And the key word here: Dignity. There this with the overall compassion each something we know Mission of Mercy in a tremendous improvement in my quality of life and my ability to care for my are many healthcare facilities that volunteer offers with every interaction, knows a lot about! support those in need, but few do it and this is a special place indeed. children. I have peace in knowing that this medical condition can be treated and We review over 80 funding requests with the passion and integrity we see there are people who care and will help. I have since been able to return to my The founder, Gianna Talone-Sullivan, annually, and are so honored to be at Mission of Mercy. has instilled in her organization a sense able to support Mission of Mercy with work in the helping field and can pass along to others the same gift given to me by This is a surprisingly disciplined of “never give up.” When setting up a grant. This is a tremendous group of Mission of Mercy’s healing through Love. I am forever grateful for your help along organization that makes an impressive this organization, she struggled to professionals that live their motto every this journey of healing my body, mind and spirit.” impact on those it serves. In the last get her dream up and running, and day, and deliver the results they promise. 12 months alone (as of this writing), encountered a few setbacks. Now We look forward to working together.
4 Mercy Perspectives Mercy Perspectives 5 with mike help wanted! and maureen We continue to need additional volunteer help at our Frederick clinic, Q&A especially Spanish-speaking interpreters. In between visits with patients at our clinics in Maryland and Pennsylvania, Mission of Mercy’s Medical Director Michael T. Sullivan, M.D., and Nursing Director Maureen Liddle, RN, took a few minutes to answer We also need physical therapists at all of our clinic sites except Frederick. some frequently asked questions about patient medications.
asthma and elevated Q: What are some of the cholesterol were well- greatest challenges facing controlled on medications. Mission of Mercy patients? Then they suddenly lose certainty Dr. Michael Sullivan: When their job and insurance and we founded Mission of Mercy prescription coverage. Their 23 years ago, we decided that first trip to the pharmacy for amid the storm we could not serve the poor refills could be over $500! with dignity unless all possible Although the status of the Affordable medical patient visits, performed To cover our operational and overhead measures were taken to provide freely or at a very Q: How is Mission of Mercy able to offer Care Act remains uncertain for now, nearly 3,000 dental procedures costs, including our medical supplies one thing remains certain: Mission and van maintenance, we seek affordable, low cost, the prescription medications each medications at no cost to the patient? and dispensed almost 8,000 free of Mercy is still here, still providing grants and major corporate gifts to would need. prescriptions from our mobile MS: Through a combination of what we can buy in dignity and healing through Love medical clinic which visits churches supplement the generous donations of bulk and repackage, along with the indigent drug to the vulnerable members of our our individual donors, some of whom Can you imagine taking a screaming young child to MD/PA Program Mission of Mercy in Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick communities, as we have done for are former patients themselves. It is the emergency room in the middle of the night and programs that each of the drug manufacturers offer22 South Market Street, Suite 6D counties in Maryland and Adams and 23 years. not uncommon for us to receive a receiving an initial dose of antibiotics for his/her ear for individual patients, generic programs (such as Frederick, MD 21701-5572 Dauphin counties in Pennsylvania. hand-written note with a $10 bill from RX Outreach and Brink) that offer low-cost generic infection, then going to the drug store in the morning Tax ID# 86-0704883 If the constant back-and-forth in the We are able to do this thanks to the someone who wants in some way to medications not on the common $4 lists at many with a prescription, only to find that you cannot afford halls of Congress have left you with an generous gifts of time and talent repay us for the compassionate care it and must walk out with no medication for your child? retail pharmacies, and many discount cards (ie., Good unsettled feeling, imagine how scary shared with us by our dedicated cadre they received at our clinic. these events would be if you were RX) that are readily available, we are able to provide of medical and dental professionals Many of our patients simply cannot afford the sick and suffering and had no health We feel privileged to be a steady dignity and medications to so many of those we have including physicians, nurses, physical prescriptions they need to address acute conditions insurance or were unable to cover source of hope for those among us been privileged to serve. therapists, dentists and dental who live in fear of illness or injury. Our like an ear infection or chronic conditions like the deductibles and co-pays of the hygienists. They are supported by Mission of Mercy is to restore dignity ML: Another important contribution to that same effort insurance you have. hypertension. Imagine being discharged from the countless other volunteers who serve to those who society has relegated to is our attentiveness in substituting inexpensive and hospital after a life-threatening heart attack with a fist From July 1, 2016 through June 30, as our clinic administrators, registrars, the sidelines who are in need of both full of medications that would cost you $400 — $500 effective generic prescription medications in place of 2017, Mission of Mercy had 6,415 interpreters, van drivers, etc. physical and emotional healing. you do not have so you have to leave without the many of the new non-generic, brand name samples medications. that are often freely offered to patients in doctor’s offices, but then send them into shock when they go to Maureen Liddle, RN: Not being able to afford buy their first RX a month later. prescriptions is especially difficult for those who have had insurance and whose hypertension, diabetes, dig in!
Mission of Mercy partners with Maryland Food Bank and Seed of Life Nurseries to Coffee with M.O.M. provide thousands of pounds of delicious produce for our patients. During our Do you have an hour or so to spare? If so, we invite you to join us for coffee and a brief tour of our clinic at Frederick clinic day on Aug. 21, scores of Frederick’s Church of the Brethren (201 Fairview Ave.). You’ll have the opportunity to hear about the work we do volunteers turned out in the heat to help and see our volunteers in action, as they bring healing through Love to our patients. Perhaps the visit will inspire organize and bag over 4,500 pounds of food, you to volunteer as well. EXPERIENCE Upcoming MD/PA Tour Dates: including members of the Heartbreakers Upcoming Coffee with M.O.M. tours at our MISSION Frederick Church of theO’SixBreth softballren team, who brought their enthusiasm and smiles to the event. A huge site at Church of the Brethren Oct. 23 Dec. 11, 18 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, Maryland OF MERCY March 23 and April 6 & 20 thank(9-10 a myouan dto10 Jeremy -11 am) Poling who leads and (201 Fairview Ave.) in Frederick are: Nov. 6, 20 IN ACTION! (off Rosemont Avenue, neorganizesar Hood C othelleg volunteerse) who assist with the food distributions at our Frederick clinic from If you cannot make one of these tours but would like to learn more, please give us at call at 301-682-LOVE (5683) Harrisburg Brethren in CMarchhrist Ctoh uNovember.rch Thank you to all who so we can answer your questions and perhaps arrange for a tour at another time or location. Attend A “Coffee 2217 Derry Street, Hvolunteering arrisbcameurg, P eoutnns toylv help!ania March 19 and April 2 & 16 (10 -11 am) 6 Mercy Perspectives With M.O.M.” Tour! Mercy Perspectives 7 See our mobile clinic, meet the volunteers, and hear stories of healing, hope and inspiration. Light refreshments served! To RSVP for a tour, please contact us at 301-682-5683, Ext. 201 or [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, April 30, 2015 • 7:30 am Mission of Mercy’s “Uniting to Heal” FREE Community Fundraising Breakfast • Frederick, MD Monday, June 15, 2015 • 12 noon - Shotgun Start Mission of Mercy’s Annual Golf Classic • Holly Hills Country Club • Ijamsville, MD Saturday, November 7, 2015 • 6:30 - 11:30 pm Mission of Mercy’s Annual Gala, “The Bubble Ball” • Frederick, MD
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We look forward to seeing you at our 17th Annual Mission of Mercy Gala on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Ceresville Mansion in Frederick. Enjoy great food, entertainment by Bryan Clark, dancing and exclusive live and silent auction items including a golf trip to Scottsdale, AZ, and exciting getaways to Cape Canaveral Beach Resort and Keystone, Colorado. Join us as we celebrate inspiring stories of healing through Love. Tickets are available at www.amissionofmercy.org/events.As Mission of Mercy begins a new year, we are Get yours today!launc hing Phase Two of our Mercy on the Move Support our $2 million Comprehensive Capital Campaign to expand our program services and outreach to new patients M.O.M. ONLINE in need. This initiative ifollows part uso fono ufacebook:r 2017 Strategic Capital Campaign and facebook.com/ Visit our website for our clinic schedule and information on our Plan, and thus far we’veamissionofmercyraised $450,000, thanks to eventshel pandt happenings!urn 6,2 00 medical a generous grant from the Kahlert Foundation, Inc. www.aMissionofMercy.org/Maryland-Pennsylvania This grant allowed us to purchase our new Mobile Give onlinepa atti mercy.worldent vis i ts into follow us on twitter: Medical Unit, which was@missionofmercylaunched at a special event To receive our e-newsletters and latest news, please send your email address to: [email protected],000 annually! in Frederick on February 12! It also helped us add an additional clinic day at our Reisterstown location, enabling us to serve more patients. www.amissionofmercy.org/maryland-pennsylvania / 301-682-5683 { continued on pg 3 }
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