Stories

Inspiring stories of hope and healing that demonstrate the power of gratitude.

Our Impact: A Legacy of Healing

Healing at UofL Health goes beyond medicine — it’s rooted in compassion, resilience, and the generosity of those who give back. The stories shared here show how gratitude can become a powerful force for good, expanding access to care and building a healthier future for our community.

UofL Hospital NICU has been a blessing to our family. They are the reason our son is standing, walking, running, talking, and playing with his sister today!

– Casey Stamenkovic, grateful mother of Stevan

I was sent to the Heart Hospital for an emergency EKG that quickly led to an MRI, a cardiac catheterization and, ultimately, open-heart surgery. The individual attention given to me was very reassuring both before and after the surgery… The cardiac rehab team is extraordinary, welcoming, caring, understanding, and devoted to helping people like me.

– John Crush, grateful patient

Where have they been all my life? I just want to thank [Peace Hospital] for being so good and patient with my grandson. And, basically, thank them for giving me my grandson back.

– Amy Brown, grateful grandmother

We can create a better tomorrow

Every dollar counts and helps us bring hope and essential resources to those in need.

Inspiring tales of transformation

From patients whose lives have been transformed to donors whose compassion fuels our mission, each story reflects the strength of our community and the impact of giving. Join us in making a difference today.

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Todd Giles

When multiple hurricanes struck Louisiana in 2014, Louisville native and insurance adjuster Todd Giles was deployed to the area to work on flood claims….

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Perris Jones

Perris Jones’s life changed forever on the evening of Thursday, November 9th, 2023, during an ACC matchup between the University of Virginia and the University of Louisville….

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Elwood “Woody” Hamilton

Around 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve 2023, Elwood “Woody” Hamilton’s life was shaken up in an unexpected way….

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Alan & Bea Rosenburg

In early 2000, after months of worsening headaches and a severe dizzy spell, an MRI revealed Alan Rosenberg had a mass the size of a tennis ball in his brain….

The Healing Power of Gratitude

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