Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation Special Events
For more information on any of these events, contact Kathy Schultz at 763-236-8199.
Toys for Joy/Christmas at SACA
November-December, 2009
Employees and friends of Mercy & Unity Hospitals brighten someone's holiday by giving to Toys for Joy and Christmas at Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA). Every November and December drop boxes are placed throughout the hospitals collecting non-perishable food, hats, mittens and toys for those local programs. Cash donations are also accepted.
The Crystal Ball
April 10, 2010
The 2009 Crystal Ball was held in dramatic style at the Courtyards of Andover and achieved record attendance and raised nearly $300,000 in support the cancer programs at Mercy and Unity Hospitals. The annual Crystal Ball fundraiser gala is our largest benefit of the year, raising money for programs and services at the Hospitals in a memorable evening of dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and many other special activities.
5th Annual Madison & Parker Thurner Twinkling Angels Golf Tournament
May 27, 2010
Majestic Oaks Golf Course
This event is in support of the Twinkling Angels Fund honoring the lives of Madison and Parker Thurner. The Fund supports the people of Anoka County and surrounding communities with the purpose of providing comfort to children who are hospitalized and to families dealing with unfortunate circumstances, especially the loss of a child. The event is in its fourth year and is an exciting day and always a huge success.
10th Annual Women’s Day on the Links
June 2010
TPC-Twin Cities
A four-person scramble golf tournament, prizes are abundant and players of all abilities are welcome. This event has a tremendous history of success. Proceeds for this year’s event will benefit the comprehensive cancer care programs at Mercy and Unity Hospitals with special emphasis on providing comfort and healing to cancer patients and their families.
10th Annual Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation Golf Classic
July 2010
Bunker Hills Golf Course
The Golf Classic is an annual golf event that fills up fast and should not be missed. Making the four-person scramble wildly successful and extra fun are all of the side games and activities occurring on the course.
3M Championship Senior PGA Tournament
August 2-8, 2010
TPC-Twin Cities
Come out and watch the legends at this two-day event. The 3M Championship will again feature the Greats of Golf Challenge. This tournament-within-a-tournament, featuring nine of the world’s most elite golf legends, is held the final two days of the regular tournament.
The 2009 tournament netted approximately $1.3 million in donations. The Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation portion of the proceeds benefits the Emergency Departments at both Hospitals. This includes the expansion and renovation at Unity Hospital in Fridley and the special furnishings and entertainments systems to create a healing environment for children at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Pheasant hunt
The inaugural 2009 Hunt was a terrific success with over 40 hunters (and quite a few dogs) participating in an exciting shooting event at the Wild Wings of Oneka hunting club on October 6, 2009. Nearly $6,000 was raised to benefit the cancer care programs at Mercy and Unity Hospitals. A special thank you to our many corporate sponsors. See you in October 2010!
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