For more about these and other events, call Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation at 763-236-8199.
Charity golf tournaments
Every spring, summer and fall, tournaments at local golf courses support these and other efforts:
Mercy & Unity's Heart Safe Communities has helped place more than 50 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout Anoka County to prevent deaths from sudden cardiac arrest.
The Sue Fischer Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Sue Fischer, a nurse at Unity Hospital who was murdered in her home in September 2004. Proceeds from the fund are awarded to students studying nursing. Read about the first golf tournament benefitting this fund.
Crystal Ball
Crystal Ball 2007 will be held at the Courtyards of Andover on April 14.This memorable gala is held each spring and benefits specific hospital programs. The 2006 event raised over $165,000 in support of Women's and Children's Programs at Unity Hospital and Kenny Kids Rehabilitation Program at Mercy Hospital. Read more about how the funds will be used.
Toys for Joy/Christmas at SACA
Employees and friends of Mercy and 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 throughout the hospitals collect non-perishable food, hats, mittens and toys for those local programs. Cash donations are also accepted.