02/16/2026
Earlier this year, our very own Mary Beth Knoeck set out on a new adventure—retirement. Prior to her departure, she was presented with her second Shining Star—a small token of gratitude for the 10 years she dedicated to MCHS Foundation. Please join us in wishing Mary Beth well in retirement and thanking her for the impact she has made.
“Mary Beth is the epitome of a team member. She is the person you call when you need help, when you need reassurance—or when you simply need a hug. She would give you the shirt off her back without hesitation, greet you with warmth, and, in the right place, at the right time, gladly share a beer or a celebratory shot. That’s MB.
But what truly sets MB apart is her heart. It is the very best thing about her—and it is something that can never be replaced. For nearly ten years, I have had the absolute joy of working alongside her, and I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every single minute.
And Mary Beth has been that person for everyone—our donors, third-party fundraisers, Miracle Families, colleagues, and friends. Anyone who has met her feels it instantly. And lately, as people hear that she’s retiring, I’ve heard it again and again: there is truly no one like Mary Beth.
How lucky I have been. How lucky we have been—to work alongside her, to learn from her, to laugh with her, and to share so many meaningful moments and so much fun along the way.
Mary Beth, thank you for everything you have given to this organization and to all of us. We love you, we will miss you, we will never replace you—and we will never try to balance beers and wine glasses on our heads without you!”
