Married for 67 years, retired surgeon Ignacio Del Valle and his wife Mary Kay are devoted to each other, their family and the community of Taylorville, their home for more than 60 years. The couple and their family have created…
Chrissy Willoughby searched for an organization that would combine her physical therapy skills with mission work for nearly 30 years before a television commercial about Mercy Ships caught her attention in early 2022. That commercial led to a life-changing experience…
Hospital volunteers greet visitors with a smile, transport patients, deliver flowers or mail, guide visitors to appointments and so much more. Highly appreciated by hospital staff, volunteers help supply that extra bit of care, compassion and assistance that make a…
It’s the season of giving! But did you know volunteering can boost your mental health during the busy holiday season? Maybe you buy presents for friends and family. Or bake cookies for neighbors or leave out gift cards for the…
As a hospice nurse, Tena “T.J.” Leich helps patients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. But not long ago, T.J., 58, needed help herself. When she suffered a dangerous pulmonary embolism, the lifesaving care she received…