Mike
In an instant, Mike Molnar want from a fun a day out on the water to struggling for his survival. He was out on a boat that day, enjoying the sunshine and simply being outdoors. And then he was suddenly in the water, victim of a boating accident that severely injured his torso and mangled […]
Former Army Combat Medic Wins the Fight for His Life
The last thing Isaiah remembers clearly from September 24, 2022, is leaving a restaurant and riding his motorcycle for about 10 minutes. His memories are a bit spotty after that. He recalls moments … being found by people passing by, riding in an ambulance and overhearing a doctor talk about his dangerously low blood oxygen […]
Tiffany Leads Celebration Walk after Being Struck by Drunk Driver
Early one morning, Tiffany laced up her running shoes and headed out the door for a quick run. She was enjoying an ordinary run on an ordinary day. But the next thing she knew, Tiffany was flying into a brick wall. A drunk driver had been speeding and lost control of his car. His car […]
Nurse finds that simple actions make all the difference
Even something as simple as being clean-shaven can mean so much. John Diller, MS, BSN, ASN, a nurse at Elkhart General Hospital, recalls a special patient who had been clean-shaven most of his life. This patient was being treated for end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) when John met him. COPD is a serious disease […]
Beacon Welcomes Three Rivers to Foundation Family!
Beacon Health Foundation is excited to welcome aboard Three Rivers Health Foundation! We are honored to take the next step by joining together, and staying local, to help fundraise for their hometown hospital and hospice needs. We have learned a great deal about this caring community over the last year, and are looking forward to […]
Jim Hahn Memorial Gift inspired by a notebook helps EGH Nurses
Nursing Education Endowment gift changes lives forever “God gave me this cancer to make a difference.” ~ Jim Hahn In the fresh moments of grief, it’s hard to think clearly about how best to carry on a legacy. Family and friends want to do more than send flowers, cards and emails. They want to be […]
Love and loss: Beacon Children’s NICU mom reflects on importance of support when she lost a baby
This month, Beacon Children’s Hospital is celebrating five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Harper Schmitt. The following first-person perspective was written by Kristen Collett–Schmitt, on behalf of the Schmitt family, David, Kristen, Harper, Hazel and Mackenzie David […]
Sam Grewe’s treatment for cancer at Beacon has inspired him to study medicine
Sam Grewe’s senior high school picture. Next month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Sam Grewe. Sam Grewe, of course, isn’t glad that he developed cancer at age 13 and lost […]
Now in college, preemie twins remain closer than ever, grateful for parents and Beacon
Next month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Amanda and Erin Farmer. Spend some time talking with 19-year-old twins Amanda and Erin Farmer together and one thing quickly becomes clear: […]
A Letter of Gratitude from the Kruk Family
Dear Mr. Gruber, Words cannot express the gratitude that my family and I have for your organization and staff. On January 26, 2021 my in-laws, Richard and Valerie Kruk were brought to Memorial Emergency Department after begin involved in a head on collision in Starke County. They are both 82 years old and were taking […]
