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Sewickley woman helps late sister’s midwife house dream come true

Zach Petroff
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Courtesy of Dr. Bob Hansen of Humanity for Children
Ivy Case’s goal was to create a safe place for mothers to give birth, a dream that was achieved after her death in 2021.
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Courtesy of Dr. Bob Hansen of Humanity for Children
Ivy’s House, located in Eastern Africa, is a midwife house used to help families through the birthing process. The house, which was built after Ivy’s death, is part of her legacy of helping others.
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Courtesy of JoAnne Swift
Sisters Susan Buerklin of Sewickley, Ivy Case and JoAnne Swift pictured together in the Netherlands. Buerklin and Swift played a pivotal role in creating Ivy’s House after their sister’s death in 2021.

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