Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary hosts annual Spring Bazaar

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

The Mercy Auxiliary is hosting its annual Spring Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., April 18, at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10^th St. SE. The event is free and open to the public.

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 Farms, as well as seasonal home décor; garden art; and many other distinctive, one-of-a-kind items. Food items for purchase include an assortment of glazed pecans, cashews and almonds from Iowa Nutty.

Additionally, raffle tickets will be sold for items and gift certificates from a variety of businesses and restaurants. Raffle prizes include a Blackstone grill and accessories; a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball suite for up to 20 people to enjoy at a home game; $500 cash, as well as local gift cards and 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.