Saint Mary's Foundation

11/14/2025

🍂 The Fall Edition of Gift of Health is here!

We’re excited to feature Katie Rushlow, a board-certified music therapist, who shares how music can play a powerful role in healing and well-being. 🎶💙

Explore inspiring stories, the impact of philanthropy on healthcare, and more in this season’s issue:
👉 Read the Fall 2025 Gift of Health - https://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/foundation-and-giving/saint-marys-foundation/about-us/newsletter

11/12/2025

🎁 Saint Mary's Foundation Holiday Giving Drive Starts Friday! 🎁

Join us in making a difference this season! Our annual Holiday Giving Drive kicks off Friday, November 14, and runs through Friday, December 5. This annual tradition helps us live out our mission by supporting patients and families facing urgent needs across Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

Who Benefits:
Patients served by the Emergency Department, Browning Claytor, Clínica Santa María, Sparta, and Sophia’s House.

Drop-off Locations:
📍 Main Lobby of Trinity Health Grand Rapids (donation box available starting Friday)
📍 Saint Mary's Foundation Office (contact McKenzie VanPatten to schedule delivery at mckenzie.vanpatten@trinity-health.org)

What’s Needed:
✅ Winter Wear: Coats, hats, gloves, socks, boots, pajamas, thermal wear
✅ Personal Care: Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, menstrual products
✅ Household Items: Laundry detergent, diapers, blankets, flashlights
✅ Gifts & Activities: Toys, books, puzzles, school supplies, small gifts

Together, we can bring warmth and hope to those who need it most. 💙

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to protecting our freedom.

Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

11/07/2025

The Brilliance Summit, hosted by West Michigan Woman at New Vintage Place, brought together incredible leaders and changemakers for an afternoon filled with connection, learning, and inspiration.

Our very own Michelle Rabideau took the stage, sharing insights that inspired and empowered attendees to break barriers and create brilliance in their own journeys. 🌟

We’re proud that Trinity Health served as a session sponsor, helping make these impactful conversations possible!

👏 Here’s to keeping the momentum going and continuing to celebrate brilliance in our community!

11/06/2025

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month—and it’s also Movember!

Movember is all about raising awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

💙 Grow a mustache, start a conversation, and encourage the men in your life to prioritize their health.

Take action:
✔ Schedule your annual check-up
✔ Talk openly about mental health
✔ Support Movember initiatives

11/05/2025

🌟 Trinity Health Proudly Sponsored the ATHENA Leadership Forum! 🌟

Yesterday, we were honored to support the ATHENA Leadership Forum, hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber. This inspiring event focused on “Leading Through Connection: The Role of Mentorship in Every Season of Life”, featuring Megan Rydecki, Director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.

The conversation highlighted the transformative power of mentorship—helping leaders grow, gain clarity, and lead with purpose. We’re proud to champion initiatives that empower women and foster meaningful connections in our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating leadership and collaboration! 💙

11/04/2025

This month, we celebrate the rich history and culture of Native American and Indigenous peoples. We are grateful for the contributions they bring to our organization and the communities we serve.

Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

10/31/2025

🎃🐾 HAPPY HALLOWEEN from your Trinity Health K9 Team! 🐾🎃

Our K9 heroes are trading in their uniforms for costumes today — and they’re looking pawsitively adorable thanks to the support of the Saint Mary’s Foundation, which proudly funds this incredible team!

🏁 Marco the speedy race car driver
🩺 Kyro the caring doctor
🦁 Zan the brave lion
🎃 Bosco the cheerful smiling pumpkin

Whether they’re keeping us safe or spreading smiles, they’re always top dogs in our hearts. 💙

📸 Drop a comment to let us know your favorite costume!

10/29/2025

🎉 Innovation in Cancer Care Comes to Grand Rapids! 🎉

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is proud to be the first in Michigan to offer the Radixact® System, a cutting-edge, non-invasive cancer treatment that delivers highly precise radiation therapy with real-time imaging.

This breakthrough technology offers new hope to patients by targeting tumors with unmatched accuracy—minimizing damage to healthy tissue and improving outcomes.

This advancement places West Michigan at the forefront of cancer care innovation.

📍 Learn more about this milestone and what it means for our community: https://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/press-releases/trinity-health-grand-rapids-first-cancer-center-michigan-offer-new-image-guided-non

10/29/2025

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of Impact! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Joan Kessler on her 5-year anniversary at Trinity Health! Joan’s passion and dedication shine through in everything she does—from sharing stories of generosity to advancing our mission of healing.

💬 “I love the work I get to do—connecting stories of generosity with our mission of healing. I’m constantly inspired by the amazing team I work alongside. Together with our supporters, we are impacting lives at Trinity Health Grand Rapids every day.” — Joan Kessler

Thank you, Joan, for your heart, your vision, and your unwavering commitment to our community. 💙

10/28/2025

🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨

We proudly recognize and celebrate the brave individuals of Trinity Health EMS, who serve our communities with compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication.

From Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) to wheelchair transportation and life-saving education programs, Trinity Health EMS is there when it matters most — providing critical care and comfort before patients even reach the hospital.

💚 Thank you to our EMS teams in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Grand Haven for being the heartbeat of emergency care along the lakeshore.

Learn more about their incredible work: https://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/services/ems

10/22/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Biersack! Your leadership and passion for community health are an inspiration to all of us at Trinity Health Grand Rapids!!

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Biersack, Trinity Health Grand Rapids president, for being named one of Crain's Grand Rapids Business 200 Most Influential Leaders in West Michigan 2025! 👏

Read more about this well-deserved recognition for his visionary leadership and impact on our community at https://bit.ly/47i0DfZ