Campaign Stories

Honoring Sarah

Sarah, 39, was a talented young social worker. A loving wife and devoted mom.

A passionate advocate for children and a vital part of Montgomery County’s Early Intervention Services team, she inspired her co-workers and her clients.  She would light up a room with her infectious laugh, warm smile and caring personality. Sadly, a tragic accident in July 2020 took Sarah (Ott) Carlin from us.

While Sarah’s husband Scott Carlin and parents Stanley and Judith Ott awaited word on her condition at the hospital where she was sent, they sought solace in a private room, where they could process their emotions as best as possible.

That experience — and Sarah’s willingness to always help others — inspired the family to give back. With support of their friends and community, they are on a mission to create comforting and welcoming waiting spaces at Grand View Health, where Judith serves on the Board of Trustees. These spaces will be part of the hospital’s expansion project, which will include a new Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center. And they will provide an inviting environment for families of all backgrounds who must deal with raw emotions — sometimes for hours — in an unfamiliar environment.

“Please help us honor Sarah’s memory and help others by supporting the creation of these caring environments. We know it’s a project Sarah would embrace wholeheartedly,” said Judith Ott.

About Your Gift

Donations made in memory of Sarah Carlin will be used to create comforting and welcoming waiting spaces at Grand View Health, part of the hospital’s current expansion project, which will include a new Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center.

Thank you for honoring Sarah’s memory by supporting caring environments for loved ones seeking solace and privacy.

The Carlin and Ott Families will be informed of your expression of sympathy.

Ways to Make a Gift

By Mail: Checks can be made payable to Grand View Health Foundation. And mailed to: 700 Lawn Avenue, P.O. Box 902, Sellersville, PA 18960-0902
(please note “Sarah Ott Carlin Memorial Fund” on the memo line of the check)

Online: Donations can be made online at www.gvh.org/sarah-ott-carlin-memorial-donate