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Mercy Health Foundation Springfield
3265 S National #200,
Springfield, MO 65807
was raised in support of our communities
was allocated in support of our communities
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY25, you helped us raise more than $2 million — and together, we allocated over $5.7 million to improve the health of our community. This impact was made possible not only through this year’s gifts, but also through the strength of prior-year reserves and investment income. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
More than $650K raised to provide nurse navigation, music therapy and advanced treatment technologies for patients with cancer.
More than $770K committed for a new Career Advancement Center to attract, educate and train future health care professionals.
More than $130K funded two wheelchair accessible vehicles providing transportation to and from medical appointments for Greene County seniors.
At Mercy, we understand that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the patient — it impacts the entire family. Mark Jenks’ journey began when he noticed unusual bruising around his eyes. After a series of tests, Dr. Annum Faisal diagnosed Mark with multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
Mark lives in Mountain Grove, MO, with his wife and their five adopted children, each with special needs. Securing safe, reliable care for their children during Mark’s treatments proved nearly impossible, so the entire family made the hour-long drive to Springfield for every appointment.
That’s when Mercy’s cancer navigation team stepped in. From the very beginning, Mark’s nurse navigator and social worker were there for him, offering critical support throughout his treatment. They assisted with appointment scheduling, coordinated communication between medical departments and provided help with securing gas cards, hotel stays, nutritional supplements and other vital needs. They even arranged fun, budget-friendly activities for Mark’s family to enjoy during long waits between appointments.
“Everything that has happened to me to bring me where I am today is nothing short of a bunch of miracles,” Mark says.
Mercy’s cancer navigation team touches the lives of over 400 patients every month, assisting with not just the medical but also the financial and logistical challenges of cancer treatment. Cancer navigation services, along with other non-billable support services, are essential lifelines for patients and families—but they are only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors.
The Springfield community answered the call at the 2024 Colors of Hope Gala, raising a record-breaking $650,002, which directly supported the life-changing services that Mark and his family received. Thanks to these generous donations, Mercy was able to hire two additional navigators, allowing almost 100% of patients at Mercy Springfield’s C.H. Chub O’Reilly Cancer Center to receive personalized navigation and support.
Mercy Health Foundation Springfield
3265 S National #200,
Springfield, MO 65807
was raised in support of our community in FY26
was allocated to support our community in FY26
Because of your generosity, our Foundation continues to make a lasting difference for Mercy’s patients, programs and services. In FY26, you helped us raise almost $8,056,000 — and together, we distributed nearly $2,055,000 to improve the health of our community. We also committed $2,035,951 for future projects. Thanks to you, we were ready to meet urgent needs with care and compassion.
Every year, lives are changed because donors like you stepped forward to give. This snapshot illustrates some of Mercy’s most critical fundraising initiatives that will benefit not only our patients and their families, but also our caregivers and our community.
raised to support cancer patients with critical technology and program needs, made possible by Colors of Hope Gala donors, whose generosity has helped raise more than $4 million in 10 years.
raised toward the new Children’s Mercy with Mercy O’Reilly Pediatric Center, helping bring specialized pediatric care closer to home for our youngest patients and their families.
raised in support of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Residency Program, helping recruit, train and retain the next generation of physicians right here in Southwest Missouri.
raised to support cancer patients with critical technology and program needs, made possible by Colors of Hope Gala donors, whose generosity has helped raise more than $4 million in 10 years.
raised toward the new Children’s Mercy with Mercy O’Reilly Pediatric Center, helping bring specialized pediatric care closer to home for our youngest patients and their families.
raised in support of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Residency Program, helping recruit, train and retain the next generation of physicians right here in Southwest Missouri.
For lifelong friends Josh James, Michael Smith and Kelby Marlin, cancer is more than a diagnosis. It’s a journey that has shaped their families and strengthened their bond.
Each watched a parent face cancer, navigating fear, uncertainty and hope side by side.
Their experiences gave them a profound appreciation for the importance of high-quality care close to home and the comfort it brings to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments. Josh and Michael co-founded Shore Up, an organization dedicated to supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Josh now serves as executive director, partnering with Mercy Health Foundation and the Chub O’Reilly Cancer Center to provide comfort items for patients receiving care. Together, their story is one of friendship, resilience and a shared commitment to ensuring no one faces cancer alone.
For lifelong friends Josh James, Michael Smith and Kelby Marlin, cancer is more than a diagnosis. It’s a journey that has shaped their families and strengthened their bond.
Each watched a parent face cancer, navigating fear, uncertainty and hope side by side.
Their experiences gave them a profound appreciation for the importance of high-quality care close to home and the comfort it brings to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments. Josh and Michael co-founded Shore Up, an organization dedicated to supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Josh now serves as executive director, partnering with Mercy Health Foundation and the Chub O’Reilly Cancer Center to provide comfort items for patients receiving care. Together, their story is one of friendship, resilience and a shared commitment to ensuring no one faces cancer alone.
Mercy Health Foundation Springfield
3265 S National #200,
Springfield, MO 65807