When exceptional care inspires generosity,
lives across Calvert County are touched in
lasting ways.
When Bob Deasy collapsed without warning one ordinary
afternoon, life changed in an instant. A stroke stole half his body’s
function, and his wife, Palma Yanni, remembers those harrowing
moments vividly. “The world stopped when Bob collapsed. Every
second mattered. CalvertHealth didn’t just respond. They
fought for him.”
Thanks to swift action and expert care, Bob not only survived
but thrived. Just six months later, the couple was back sailing
down the Patuxent River, grateful for each day they could share
together. Their recovery story, they say, is more than personal—
it’s a call to action.
“Some debts can only be paid forward,” Bob reflects.
“Someone else’s loved one will need that same fighting chance.
That’s why we give.”
The couple’s generosity is part of CalvertHealth Foundation’s
Gifts of Gratitude program—an opportunity for patients and their
families to honor the caregivers who touched their lives while
making a difference for future patients.
Gratitude That Inspires Hope
The Deasys are not alone in wanting to give back. Reggie and
Rosalind White also turned their gratitude into action after facing
an unexpected and frightening diagnosis. At 65, Reggie was
shocked to learn he had a rare form of male breast cancer.
Terrified, he found hope at CalvertHealth. “When Dr. Tsangaris
hugged me, I knew I’d found someone who truly cared,” Reggie
recalls, tears filling his eyes. His treatment restored not just his
health but also his spirit. Today, he and Rosalind support the Gifts
of Gratitude program so others can experience the same lifechanging
care.
“I am eternally grateful to those whose divinely guided
hands saved my life,” Reggie says. “Our gifts are about making
sure others feel that same embrace of healing.”
A Meaningful Way to Say Thank You
For many, gratitude goes beyond words.
A compassionate nurse who offered
comfort during a frightening diagnosis,
a skilled surgeon who restored health
or even a volunteer who brightened a
difficult day—these moments of care
often leave a lasting mark.
The Gifts of Gratitude program
allows families to express thanks in
a tangible way. Whether honoring an
individual caregiver, a department or
an entire program, every gift helps
CalvertHealth invest in advanced
technologies, expand facilities and
ensure patients continue to receive
exceptional, personalized care close
to home.
“When you experience
extraordinary care, gratitude
becomes a powerful way to give
back,” said CalvertHealth Foundation
Executive Director Amy Phillips.
These gifts strengthen our health
system while celebrating the people
who make healing possible.”
Your Gift in Action
Every contribution to the CalvertHealth
Foundation—large or small—has a direct
and lasting impact on patients in our
community. Gifts of Gratitude support
urgent needs, enhance services, and
sustain programs that touch thousands
of lives each year.
Current priorities include:
The Fund for CalvertHealth: Flexible
support for urgent and emerging needs.
Cancer Care: Access to advanced
treatments, equipment, navigation
and research opportunities.
Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast
Care: Comprehensive breast health
services, from screening to survivorship.
Behavioral Health: Inpatient and
outpatient mental health programs for
adolescents and adults. CalvertHealth
is the only facility in Southern Maryland
with an adolescent program.
Surgical Services: Investments in
specialized equipment and innovative
procedures.
Helen P. Marcellas Pathways to
Nursing Education Fund: Scholarships
for employees advancing in nursing.
CalvertHealth Compassion Fund:
Emergency assistance for CalvertHealth
employees in crisis.
Every gift remains in the community,
strengthening local health care for
generations to come.