Live Like Mary

Honor Her Legacy.

Inspire Future Heroes.

Empower Tomorrow's First Responders.

The Jolly Good Samaritan exists to honor Mary’s life by supporting the next generation of first responders and inspiring intentional, compassionate living, and carrying forward the way she lived

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Not all angels have wings. Some wear uniforms and answer calls.

OUR VALUES

Service with Heart

We believe in showing up for others in meaningful ways whether through a career or small, everyday acts of kindness

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Living with Intention

Mary lived fully present, grounded in what mattered. We carry that forward by choosing purpose over distraction and meaning over noise

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Legacy Through Action

We honor Mary not only in memory, but in motion through scholarships, awareness, and the lives we help shape

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Quiet Impact

Not all impact needs to be loud. We believe in creating change that is thoughtful, lasting, and deeply felt

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Community & Connection

This is more than a foundation, it is a shared space for people who want to live with more care, awareness, and purpose

Our Mission

We exist to honor Mary's life by investing in future first responders through scholarships, community support, and opportunities that encourage compassionate service.

“Live Like Mary" is more than a phrase. It's a commitment to serving others with kindness, courage, and purpose

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Meet Mary

Mary Jolly was a dedicated paramedic from North Carolina who lived a life rooted in compassion and service. Known for always going the extra mile for her patients, she had a reputation for making people feel safe, cared for, and never alone. In November 2025, while off duty, Mary stopped to help someone injured in a crash on the side of the road, and in the process of saving a life, she lost her own. She was only 27 years old, but the impact she made on her community, her coworkers, and every life she touched continues to be felt deeply.

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