Mercy Auxiliary hosts annual Spring Bazaar on April 16

Auxiliary projects have provided $6 million in patient care contributions

The Mercy Auxiliary is pleased to announce its annual Spring Bazaar, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at Mercy Medical Center, located at 701 10th St. SE in Cedar Rapids. This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can browse a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items from local vendors that will be available for purchase in Mercy’s 10th Street lobby and Hallagan Education Center. Highlights include beautiful florals and bedding plants from Kroul Farms, along with seasonal home décor, garden art and many other distinctive, one-of-a-kind products.

Raffle tickets will be sold on site for exciting prizes, including a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball suite for up to 20 guests, as well as various gift cards and donated items from local businesses and restaurants. All raffle prizes are valued at more than $500.

The Spring Bazaar is a key fundraising event for the Mercy Auxiliary. Proceeds directly benefit patient care services, such as providing HALO sleep sacks for every newborn at Mercy Birthplace & NICU. Throughout the last 70 years, the Mercy Auxiliary has proudly contributed more than $6 million to Mercy Medical Center to fund vital technological advancements and various hospital projects.