Luccy Mercedes
On Saturday, March 21, Luccy Mercedes from Mount Sinai’s Supply Chain/Purchasing Department went from being a colleague to family!
Luccy moved from New Jersey to Georgia a few months ago, but continues to work for Mount Sinai remotely. We have worked closely for many years, as I work for Marketing/Digital and Luccy assists us with approving our contracts and purchase orders.
My 83-year-old widowed mother-in-law, Zoila, lives alone in Athens, Georgia. Zoila was instructed by us to stay at home, because she is a senior and can easily be exposed or get sick. She doesn’t have much family in Georgia, except two cousins who are also seniors. Andres, my husband, is her only son, and we live in Westchester, NY.
Zoila called us to let us know she was low on food and could not go to the store. She was alone, scared, and worried. My husband and I tried online food shopping for her via Publix, Kroger, and Target. Nothing was available for weeks, and most essential items, like milk, bread, and eggs, were all gone or not available online. We shared our predicament with Luccy, and she came to the rescue without hesitation. She offered to drive to Athens, Georgia, from her home about 45 minutes away and to take Zoila groceries that Saturday afternoon.
Luccy told me, “There’s a reason I moved to Georgia, so I am here to help!” This is a true testament that there are angels out there. That Saturday, Luccy showed up at Zoila’s home with several bags of groceries and water and left it on her doorstep. She rang the bell and waited in the car for Zoila to open the door—cautious not to get near her due to her age.
This was an act of true kindness and one I can never thank her enough for. We asked Luccy to text us a copy of the receipt, and we sent the money right away to repay her. I wish I could have sent her a million dollars for being such a Good Samaritan and hero. We are truly blessed to have amazing co-workers who go above and beyond their daily jobs.
Shirley Alban, Administrative Manager, Marketing