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A Partnership That Saves Lives: Destin Charity Wine Auction Supports Level II NICU

Since 2006, the Destin Charity Wine Auction has been a dedicated partner of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, helping to advance care for our smallest and most vulnerable patients. Over the past 19 years, their generosity has contributed $3.1 million in lifetime giving, leaving a lasting impact on families across our community.

Oct 13, 2025
Patient Stories

Six Battles. Six Triumphs. One Unbreakable Spirit.

Mary Muller has faced cancer six times, and she’s beaten it six times. Most recently, she overcame pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging diagnoses to survive.

Oct 13, 2025
Patient Stories

A Double Blessing: The Howard Twins’ Journey

Marissa Howard, 35 weeks pregnant with twins, was anticipating a routine check-up at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Family Birth Place. Shortly after arriving at Maternal-Fetal Medicine with her husband Austin, she underwent a Doppler ultrasound measurement, used to gauge how well blood was flowing to her babies. 

Sep 17, 2025
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A Gift of Connection: Angel Eye Cameras for NICU Families

At Studer Family Children’s Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, we know how hard it is to be away from your baby in the NICU. That is why this September, for NICU Awareness Month, we are installing 82 Angel Eye cameras.

Sep 16, 2025
Donor Stories

A Hug of Comfort for Young Patients

Nothing brings comfort quite like the embrace of a teddy bear. Thanks to the generosity of Kada’s Promise, more than 130 stuffed animals recently made their way into the arms of children cared for at Studer Family Children’s Hospital and by our Pediatric Trauma Team.

Sep 14, 2025
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Together, We Raised $301,400 for Kids!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Pensacola community, the 7th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon raised an astounding $301,400 in support of the Bear Family Foundation Pediatric Oncology Center for Hope at Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

Aug 18, 2025
Donor Stories

A Legacy of Care: Honoring Maureen Gallagher

Maureen Gallagher was a beloved Radiation Therapist at Sacred Heart Cancer Center who brought warmth, humor, and compassion to every patient she treated. She had a remarkable ability to turn even the most difficult days into moments of hope and reassurance. Patients often said they looked forward to their treatments simply to see Maureen and experience her encouragement and care.

Oct 13, 2025
Donor Stories

A Partnership That Saves Lives: Destin Charity Wine Auction Supports Level II NICU

Since 2006, the Destin Charity Wine Auction has been a dedicated partner of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, helping to advance care for our smallest and most vulnerable patients. Over the past 19 years, their generosity has contributed $3.1 million in lifetime giving, leaving a lasting impact on families across our community.

Oct 13, 2025
Patient Stories

Six Battles. Six Triumphs. One Unbreakable Spirit.

Mary Muller has faced cancer six times, and she’s beaten it six times. Most recently, she overcame pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging diagnoses to survive.

Oct 13, 2025
Patient Stories

A Double Blessing: The Howard Twins’ Journey

Marissa Howard, 35 weeks pregnant with twins, was anticipating a routine check-up at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Family Birth Place. Shortly after arriving at Maternal-Fetal Medicine with her husband Austin, she underwent a Doppler ultrasound measurement, used to gauge how well blood was flowing to her babies. 

Sep 17, 2025
Donor Stories
News

A Gift of Connection: Angel Eye Cameras for NICU Families

At Studer Family Children’s Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, we know how hard it is to be away from your baby in the NICU. That is why this September, for NICU Awareness Month, we are installing 82 Angel Eye cameras.

Sep 16, 2025
Donor Stories

A Hug of Comfort for Young Patients

Nothing brings comfort quite like the embrace of a teddy bear. Thanks to the generosity of Kada’s Promise, more than 130 stuffed animals recently made their way into the arms of children cared for at Studer Family Children’s Hospital and by our Pediatric Trauma Team.

Sep 14, 2025
Donor Stories
News

Together, We Raised $301,400 for Kids!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Pensacola community, the 7th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon raised an astounding $301,400 in support of the Bear Family Foundation Pediatric Oncology Center for Hope at Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

Aug 18, 2025