The Children’s Relief Association – Gift Shop Grand Opening
May 14th was the date for The Children’s Relief Association (CRA) Auxiliary of Children’s Mercy’ Gift Shop Grand Opening. CRA was founded in 1910 and has a rich history of volunteering at Children’s Mercy. This spring, the hospital’s main gift shop was relocated and renovated, which CRA celebrated with a special fundraising campaign and reception. Kate Banks and Paula Halsey served as the event co-chairmen.
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| Ellen Merriman and Jenea Oliver, Children’s Mercy; posed by the donor wall recognizing CRA’s current fundraising campaign. |
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| Marilyn Borel, Julie Foster, Kathy Adams, Dana Nelson, and Anne Richter |
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| Page Reed and Jan Flanagan |
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| The newly renovated Children’s Mercy Gift Shop is operated by the Children’s Relief Association Auxiliary. |
Also featured in the June 13, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Ben Palmer
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