Andy and Phyllis Chamra

Andy and Phyllis Chamra have lived in Bucks County for 23 years. Their interest in St. Mary began 11
years ago when Phyllis’s mother came to live with them because she needed a great deal of medical care. 

During that time, the Chamras realized just how important it is to have great, state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.  Through the numerous hospitalizations and multiple surgeries, they came to appreciate the wonderful care the physicians and nurses at St. Mary provided for her mother.  That’s when their charitable giving to St. Mary started.

“We have never thought of ourselves as people of means, however, we think of ourselves as blessed; and because of this we feel it’s important to give back to St. Mary.  We want to help other families who are dealing with a long term illness of a loved one.”

What they came to realize is that St. Mary Medical Center is not just a place to come when you are ill.  For eight years, daily visits to the St. Mary Wellness Center have become part of their own routine.  They attend many community health seminars and events and are still impressed with the warm, friendly, caring and compassionate staff they encounter every time they are at the hospital.  “We feel so privileged to support the innovation, growth, and expansion at St. Mary.  It makes us feel like we are paying it forward for all the great care our family member received.”