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You can make a difference this May! Local businesses have partnered with Children’s Mercy Kansas City to support Illuminate, a bold plan to light the path forward for the youth mental health crisis — expanding access to mental health care for our community. Visit participating businesses throughout the month of May to give back while you shop, dine and more.
Visit these participating businesses:
Raising Cane's (Westport): May 1
On Thursday, May 1, from 4-9 p.m., mention the Make A Difference May fundraiser at Raising Cane's Westport or use code RCFUND96 online or in the app and 15% of net sales will be donated to Children's Mercy.
- Westport
4-9 p.m. | Thursday, May 1
4040 Mill St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Taco Republic: May 1-5
For every order of queso, 100% of proceeds benefit Children's Mercy!
- Prairie Village
4100 W. 83rd St.
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Rochester Brewing and Roastery Company: May 2
Get ready for a fun-filled event that brings art, family and community together and all for a great cause! Rochester Brewing and Roastery Co. is thrilled to host a free Children’s Art Carnival as part of Make a Difference May.
- Crossroads
2-6 p.m. | Saturday, May 3
2129 Washington St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Sierra Winter Jewelry: May 3
On Saturday, May 3, 15% of in-store sales at Sierra Winter Jewelry will benefit pediatric mental health!
- Kansas City
6245 Brookside Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
Teocalí: May 5, 12, 19 and 26
Every Monday in May, Teocalí is donating 10% of all food sales back to Children's Mercy!
- Crown Center Area
2512 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
AesthetiCare Med Spa: May 8
Donate to Children's Mercy when you checkout for a chance to win a $500 AesthetiCare Med Spa gift card.
Power Life: May 8, May 13
Join Power Life for a donation-based class benefitting Illuminate:
- Corinth
9:30 a.m. | Thursday, May 8
4145 Somerset Drive
Prairie Village, KS 66208 - Lee's Summit
5:15 p.m. | Tuesday, May 13
940 N.W. Pryor Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
Kansas City Monarchs: May 11
When you use the code CMH25 to purchase tickets to the Kansas City Monarchs Bluey at the Ballpark game on Sunday, May 11, $2 from every ticket purchased will be donated back to Children’s Mercy!
Pink Dinosaur: May 1-14
Pink Dinosaur is donating 100% of proceeds from their Children's Mercy line back to Illuminate!
Location:
- Zona Rosa
7240 NW 86th Place
Kansas City, MO 64153
Made Mobb: May 16-18
Shop all hats at Made Mobb and 20% of the net sales will support Illuminate!
- Crossroads
221 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
Bright Blessings: May 1-20
Ten percent (10%) of all online sales will support Illuminate. You can also sponsor a special $30 Mother’s Day Gift Box for moms of babies admitted in NICU or Fetal Health Center.
Culver's: May 1-31
Visit participating Culver's locations for a sweet treat! $1 from every 2 Scoop Dish will benefit Illuminate.
Donutology: May 1-31
Donutology is bringing back it's "Care-to-Share" program to support Children's Mercy throughout the month of May! Show your appreciation for our care providers by purchasing a pre-designed care package for $50, which includes a few boxes of donuts for Children's Mercy nurses, physicians, and staff. Plus, $5 from every care package supports Illuminate!
Mathnasium: May 1-31
For the month of May, Mathnasium students will be able to donate their rewards cards towards Children's Mercy. Visit a location near you to donate your card and they will donate $1 for every reward card donated!
Mildred's: May 1-31
For the month of May, visit any Mildred's location or order online, and round up your change at the register or checkout to benefit kids and families in our region!
Pella Kansas City: May 1-31
For every appointment scheduled with Pella Kansas City in the month of May, they will make a donation of $25 to Children’s Mercy. And you can donate up to $500 to Children’s Mercy and have that deducted from your final cost!
Rock & Brews: May 1-31
For every dessert ordered in restaurant or online in the month of May, $2 will be donated to Illuminate.
- Prariefire
5701 W. 135th St.
Overland Park, KS 66223
The Better Wash: May 1-31
Sparkle up your car and support Children's Mercy! The Better Wash will donate $5 from every The Works Plus wash purchased in May.
Vibe Nutrition: May 1-31
Vibe Nutrition will donate $1 for every Special Tea sold during the month of May.
French Custard: May 15-June 15
French Custard is donating $1 per transaction of their limited-edition ice cream flavor, The Big Swirl. Cherry jam, graham cracker crumbs and toasted meringue are swirled into their classic chocolate custard for a delicious treat that gives back!
- Morningside Shops
5905 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64113
Business sign-up
Your participation in Make a Difference May will inspire our community to provide hope and healing for kids in the hospital. Your campaign can run the entire month of May or for a time period you determine within the month.