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Children’s Mercy Hospital – Volunteer Appreciation Month

Children’s Mercy Hospital is thrilled to celebrate April as Volunteer Appreciation Month, as they have more than 1,000 volunteers – across their locations – to honor! The contributions of these selfless individuals are felt in every area of health care, including guiding families through the hospital, comforting infants in the NICU, sorting and processing donations, and much more.

Ellen Barnes and John Solomon serve as Pathfinders, greeting patients and families and helping direct them through the Hospital. 
Dr. Jen Goldman and Honey
Jennifer Stradinger and Patsy Shawver, Good Cheer and CRA volunteers

Featured in the April 5, 2025 issue of The Independent

Features

KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY: Musical Club is one of the oldest performing arts groups in the Midwest

Social and cultural life got off to a slow start in Kansas City’s dusty early years. But in the late-19th and early-20th centuries several of the area’s most durable and…

Rachel’s Reads – April 5, 2025

Earth Day is a perfect time to reflect on our planet’s beauty and the pressing challenges it faces. Reading books that explore the wonders of nature, the impact of climate…

Congratulations, Sara and Ben!

Sara Ellen Benson and Benjamin Arthur Wickey exchanged wedding vows on October 26th at Mattie’s at Green Pastures in Austin, Texas. Sara is the daughter of Jennifer and Charley Benson…

The Notre Dame de Sion – “Minuit dans le Jardin”, the 39th Annual Gala

With the lovely theme of “Minuit dans le Jardin,” the 39th Annual Gala to benefit Notre Dame de Sion Schools was held on March 8th at The Abbott. Creative floral…