In Memoriam: Dr. Mack Nathaniel Barnes

When Dr. Mack Barnes passed away on June 24, 2023, he left behind an indelible mark on the field of oncology at St. Vincent’s, so it is only fitting that his legacy be commemorated in a lasting way. Thus, the UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation has commissioned a portrait of Dr. Barnes to be hung in […]
Bench Honors Camp Bluebird Counselors


Camp Bluebird counselor Myra Franklin wanted to honor her friend, Judith Anthony, a fellow counselor who had recently passed away. Myra discussed it with other counselors and they decided to not only honor Judith but five other counselors who passed in recent years. A decision was made to recognize them with a memorial bench. Lloyd […]
Love for Camp Bluebird Prompts Legacy Gift


Since 2015, Olivia Davidson has served as a Camp Bluebird volunteer. Her sisters also volunteer, driving from Georgia and using vacation time for camp time. “It’s become a family affair,” said Davidson, who helps with registration. “We make gift bags, sort and fold T-shirts, and make cute little door tags (bluebirds of course!) so campers […]
A Cardiologist with a Heart for Giving


Some people have a talent for gift-giving, a knack for selecting the perfect gift, one that delights the recipient for having received it and the giver for having given it. Dr. Alain Bouchard is one of those people. A cardiologist with Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham who practices at UAB St. Vincent’s, Dr. Bouchard has not […]
Father/Son Donations Honor Bruno Cancer Center


A father/son duo recently expressed gratitude for life-saving treatment rendered to the son at the Bruno Cancer Center with separate gifts to UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation. The donations were directed to the radiation oncology department. “It was just a token of our appreciation to St. Vincent’s,” said John Blackwell, the father of 42-year-old Austin Blackwell. […]
One NICU Family Donates to Benefit Others


The arrival of Samuel “Sam” Hinton on September 19, 2019, was a big surprise to his parents, Tyler and Jessica Hinton. Not that they weren’t expecting him. They just didn’t expect him to arrive quite so soon. Born at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham two months ahead of schedule, Sam spent the first six weeks of […]