Donor Stories
Patient Stories
Hanto + Clarke: Building Hope from Experience
For both Michael and Chelsie Clarke, and Stephen and Ashley Clarke, the journey to parenthood began with joy—and quickly transformed into fear. Each family faced the frightening reality of unexpected complications, early deliveries, and days spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). But through these deeply personal challenges, they also discovered something extraordinary: unwavering care, expert guidance, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Jul 14, 2025
Donor Stories
Two Kids from Queens: A Family Legacy of Turning Blessings Into Blessings
Brendan and Cindy Murphy lovingly refer to themselves as “two little kids from Queens” who met on a blind date 50 years ago. Raised in happy but humble homes, Brendan and Cindy were no strangers to hard work. Brendan delivered newspapers; Cindy babysat. Vacations were rare, but their homes were always filled with love—and the assurance that no one was ever cold or hungry. They describe their life today as something they “could never have imagined,” blessed with three children, six grandchildren, and a life anchored in purpose.
Jun 10, 2025
Patient Stories
Katie and Victoria's Journey: A Story of Strength and Determination
Katie and Victoria's Journey: A Story of Strength and Determination In June 2018, Katie Cole was admitted to the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola due to complications from pre-eclampsia and type 2 diabetes. Her daughter Victoria wasn’t due until August, but worsening symptoms led to an emergency C-section on July 4. Born at 35 weeks, Victoria weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and had to be resuscitated before being taken to the NICU, where she stayed for seven days.
Jun 10, 2025
Patient Stories
Clay’s Story: A Full-Circle Moment at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Over a decade and a half ago, in January 2010, Clay’s life changed in an instant. What started as flu-like symptoms quickly escalated. His parents brought him to their local ER, worried about his health. Within hours, Clay was life-flighted to Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. There, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and just days later, he began intensive chemotherapy treatment.
May 25, 2025
Patient Stories
Walking Toward Healing, One Step (and Tail Wag) at a Time
Zanisha received life-saving care through the ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) program at Ascension Sacred Heart. This advanced technology supports patients with severe heart or lung failure, giving them the critical time needed to rest and heal. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are able to offer this life-saving technology right here in our community, allowing patients like Zanisha to receive the highest level of care without leaving home.
May 12, 2025
Donor Stories
Small Snacks, Big Impact: How PenAir is Helping Cancer Patients
We’re deeply grateful to PenAir Credit Union and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for their continued partnership with Snack Stock—a heartwarming initiative dedicated to spreading hope and lifting spirits, one snack at a time, for patients at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
May 12, 2025
Donor Stories
Birdie: The Change Makers’ Gift of Comfort and Healing
At Sacred Heart, we believe healing goes far beyond medicine—it’s about providing comfort, building connection, and showing compassion every step of the way. It’s this belief that inspired a remarkable group of high school students known as the Change Makers Junior Board to bring something truly special to our pediatric surgical team: Birdie, our brand-new facility dog.
Jul 14, 2025
Donor Stories
Patient Stories
Hanto + Clarke: Building Hope from Experience
For both Michael and Chelsie Clarke, and Stephen and Ashley Clarke, the journey to parenthood began with joy—and quickly transformed into fear. Each family faced the frightening reality of unexpected complications, early deliveries, and days spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). But through these deeply personal challenges, they also discovered something extraordinary: unwavering care, expert guidance, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Jul 14, 2025
Donor Stories
Two Kids from Queens: A Family Legacy of Turning Blessings Into Blessings
Brendan and Cindy Murphy lovingly refer to themselves as “two little kids from Queens” who met on a blind date 50 years ago. Raised in happy but humble homes, Brendan and Cindy were no strangers to hard work. Brendan delivered newspapers; Cindy babysat. Vacations were rare, but their homes were always filled with love—and the assurance that no one was ever cold or hungry. They describe their life today as something they “could never have imagined,” blessed with three children, six grandchildren, and a life anchored in purpose.
Jun 10, 2025
Patient Stories
Katie and Victoria's Journey: A Story of Strength and Determination
Katie and Victoria's Journey: A Story of Strength and Determination In June 2018, Katie Cole was admitted to the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola due to complications from pre-eclampsia and type 2 diabetes. Her daughter Victoria wasn’t due until August, but worsening symptoms led to an emergency C-section on July 4. Born at 35 weeks, Victoria weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and had to be resuscitated before being taken to the NICU, where she stayed for seven days.
Jun 10, 2025
Patient Stories
Clay’s Story: A Full-Circle Moment at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Over a decade and a half ago, in January 2010, Clay’s life changed in an instant. What started as flu-like symptoms quickly escalated. His parents brought him to their local ER, worried about his health. Within hours, Clay was life-flighted to Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. There, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and just days later, he began intensive chemotherapy treatment.
May 25, 2025
Patient Stories
Walking Toward Healing, One Step (and Tail Wag) at a Time
Zanisha received life-saving care through the ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) program at Ascension Sacred Heart. This advanced technology supports patients with severe heart or lung failure, giving them the critical time needed to rest and heal. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are able to offer this life-saving technology right here in our community, allowing patients like Zanisha to receive the highest level of care without leaving home.
May 12, 2025
Donor Stories
Small Snacks, Big Impact: How PenAir is Helping Cancer Patients
We’re deeply grateful to PenAir Credit Union and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for their continued partnership with Snack Stock—a heartwarming initiative dedicated to spreading hope and lifting spirits, one snack at a time, for patients at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
