Mercy Health Foundation Springfield held its Colors of Hope Gala on Nov. 5, with more than 500 guests in attendance. The event was held at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center and featured a gourmet meal, exciting entertainment, as well as auctions and a direct appeal for donations, all with the goal of raising money for Mercy Hospital Springfield’s Area of Greatest Need.

Grateful patient Maria Kallenbach shared her touching story in a video highlighting Mercy’s Burn Center which offers healing therapy with the use of hydrotherapy tubs, purchased by Mercy Health Foundation.

Entertainment at the event was provided by Caduceus the Doctors Band, The Modern Gentlemen and fan-favorite Silent Disco. Mercy Health Foundation Springfield thanks its generous staff, committee members, sponsors and donors for their continued support that helped make this year’s event a huge success.