Giving Garden
In addition to raising funds for Mercy Hospital, the Friends of Mercy support local community events and advocate for our underserved neighbors by providing food and awareness through specialty projects. Most recently the Friends provided bicycles for youth in the community, and helped address food insecurity via their “Giving Garden” that supplied fresh vegetables to families facing hunger in the community. They also sponsor health presentations with various topics aiming to bring general health and mental health awareness to the community.
PROCEEDS & SUPPORT
Proceeds 2025
Proceeds for 2025 will go toward purchasing Oneview Healthcare, a patient engagement platform designed to enhance the in-hospital experience by providing patients with personalized information, entertainment, and self-service tools directly at their bedside. This allows patients to take an active role in managing their care while enhancing communication and simplifying workflows for healthcare providers. Accessible via a dedicated bedside device or patients’ own mobile devices, Oneview Technology empowers patients and enhances their overall hospital stay.
Other Events
The Friends raise funds for Mercy through the sponsorship of annual benefits.
- Gentlemen’s St. Patrick’s Dinner – A festive evening of laughter, good cheer and fellowship while eating corn beef & cabbage and listening to Irish music. A great Friends tradition!
- 9 & Dine Golf – Start the golf season with 9 holes of golf, cocktails and dinner
- Luau – A favorite for many, celebrated at a fun outdoor beach venue
- Golf Classic – Held on a pristine golf course that offers a great day of golf and dinner
- Mercy Ball – Prestigious ball that has become the traditional kick-off for Long Island’s holiday social season