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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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