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For the Hollands, Philanthropy Is a Family Affair

For Dr. Evans Holland and his wife, Helen, McLeod Health is so much more than just a place of work. During the past 27 years, McLeod has truly become a part of their family.

Wise Giving for Greatest Effect

“McLeod is our hospital.” That was Dr. Mark Fox’s instant response when asked why he and his wife, Cathy, so generously support the McLeod Health Foundation.

Loss Leads to Legacy of HOPE

Robb and Daryn Sasser have been giving to the McLeod Health Foundation since 1997. But, it was a life-altering loss 20 years later that inspired their current philanthropic focus. Robb’s mother and both of Daryn’s parents passed away from cancer. The loss of their family members motivated this generous couple to seek out a way to help cancer patients.

Barringer Family Tragedy Inspires Vision for McLeod Health

A tragic fall in 1899 inspired Dr. F. H. McLeod’s vision for the Florence Infirmary, which would eventually grow into the regional healthcare system known as McLeod Health.

Legacy Takes on Special Meaning Through Generous Endowment

Marie Saleeby, recently retired from years of service as Senior Vice President and Administrator of McLeod Regional Medical Center, had this question posed to her by a McLeod Health executive several years ago.

Deep Gratitude Leads to Enduring Gift

Personal connections with McLeod Health run deep for Mary Glenn and Jule Eldridge. Their many years of support and service along with their recent legacy commitment attest to the value they place on excellent healthcare close to home.

FreeWill Makes Leaving a Legacy Much Easier

Fran and Dr. Dale Lusk have dedicated their professional lives to serving patients in the region they and their family call home. It was only natural for this generous couple to want to leave a legacy that would provide for patient care in the future.

Carolyn with her family releasing butterflies

McLeod Hospice: A Family Affair for the Becker Family

For nearly a quarter of a century, Drs. Carolyn and Mark Reynolds have been an integral part of the McLeod Health family. Mark was recruited by former McLeod Health President and CEO Bruce Barragan as the first dedicated trauma surgeon at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He was also instrumental in establishing the hospital’s Trauma Services program in 1997. Carolyn has served patients in numerous roles throughout the medical system, and was one of the first hospitalists at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Caring in a Crisis

How YOU Can Ensure Your Family and Community are Cared for in Challenging Times

When you make the decision to give to the McLeod Foundation, you are touching lives you may never have anticipated.

As Jenna Swindler will tell you, finding time to draft your will — especially in times like these — can be difficult.

What Is Your Legacy?

A Simple Life Lesson Provides for Generous Support

Your legacy is a distinctive part of you which is left behind as a reminder of who you are and what you care about.

As newlyweds, Dan and Jon Bozard learned a guiding life lesson from the minister who married them in Oklahoma City.

Pee Dee Roots Run Deep

A Life of Service Leads to a Legacy of Care

Dr. Tarek (Trey) Bishara, a native of Mullins, South Carolina, left the Pee Dee in 1988 to attend medical school at The University of South Carolina.

"A Legacy of Passion"

For Bill and Beverly Hazelwood, leaving a legacy is not about leaving tangible items behind. They feel a real inheritance is a lasting gift to help mankind.

"We have found that passion is an emotion of both your heart and mind that you act on," shares Beverly.

Since 1986, Bill and Beverly have demonstrated their commitment through giving and service through the McLeod Foundation.

Your Gifts Offer Healthy Recovery for Heart Patients

The Krainins Establish An Endowment to Provide Cardiac Rehabilitation Scholarships.

As Dr. Fred Krainin will tell you, Cardiac Rehabilitation is crucial for patients with heart disease.

A Love Letter for McLeod Legacies

We all want a place where our life stories matter…our voices heard…our work is celebrated…our failures embraced…our hopes unleashed. A place where we can use our energies and resources to truly impact others. Thirty-seven years ago, as a newlywed, I was lured from Greenville, SC, by my husband, Rob, to work here in our early twenties.

Growing a Legacy at McLeod

Dr. Jay and Ellen Pearson have been active members of the Florence community since 1978. Born and raised in Columbia, the two traveled across the country for Dr. Pearson's general surgery residency, which he completed in Seattle, Washington.

Making a Lasting Inheritance

Wyman and Callie Wise live in North Myrtle Beach where they each own a State Farm Insurance Agency. It's a home with a little competition to say the least, but with a heart focused on the same goal — to increase the quality of life in their local community. As State Farm agents, they believe in giving back to local philanthropic organizations that make their community a better place to live.

Couple Creates Dual Legacies With Gift

Boone and Robin Aiken are lifelong Florence natives. Both were born in the McLeod Infirmary, and both have dedicated large portions of their lives to making their city and its hospital better places. Now, they are leaving a legacy that will impact the lives of McLeod patients for years to come.

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