Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary hosts annual Spring Bazaar

Auxiliary has supported $6 million in hospital projects throughout its existence

The Mercy Auxiliary is once again hosting its Spring Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., April 20, at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10^th St. SE. The event is free and open to the public.

This seasonal fundraiser welcomes the arrival of spring. Local vendors will have their unique, handcrafted merchandise on display and available for purchase in Mercy’s 10^th Street lobby and Hallagan Education Center. Guests will find florals and bedding plants from Kroul’s Farm, as well as seasonal home décor; garden art; and many other distinctive, one-of-a-kind items.

Additionally, raffle tickets will be sold for items and gift certificates from a variety of businesses and restaurants. Raffle prizes include a Blackstone grill, a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball suite for up to 20 people to enjoy at a home game, a donated quilt in springtime colors, as well as other donated items.

The Spring Bazaar is one of several annual fundraising events held by the Mercy Auxiliary. Proceeds support various patient care services, such as HALO sleep sacks for each newborn at Mercy Birthplace.

The Mercy Auxiliary takes pride in having donated nearly $6 million to Mercy Medical Center throughout the past 70 years. The funds have supported investments in technology and numerous hospital projects.