Tenth Annual Stick It to Cancer Raises More Than $450,000 to Support Cancer Patients

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Tenth Annual Stick It to Cancer Raises More Than $450,000 to Support Cancer Patients

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Jordan Larimore

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Quick Facts: Joplin

Mercy Health Foundation hosted its annual Stick It to Cancer event on Sat., June 6, at Downstream Casino Resort, delivering a “Nashville bash”-themed evening of inspiration, entertainment and generosity – all in support of local cancer care.

In its tenth year, Stick It to Cancer 2026 raised $456,000 thanks to the incredible support of the Joplin community, sponsors and donors.

The night began with a social hour, giving attendees time to connect before enjoying a delicious dinner provided by local restaurant partners. The program continued with both silent and live auctions featuring a wide variety of items and experiences, all contributing to the evening’s impressive fundraising total.

Dowe Quick of KOAM News, the event’s presenting media sponsor, served as emcee. The celebration concluded with live entertainment from The Dillon Leggett Band, keeping the dance floor full and the excitement going strong.

This milestone year was made possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsors:

TAMKO Building Products
Wes and Jan Houser
The Glauber Family in memory of Mary Lou Glauber

“Celebrating our tenth year of Stick It to Cancer makes this moment especially meaningful,” said Kim Shriver, Director of Development at Mercy Health Foundation. “The energy, generosity and spirit of everyone involved created an unforgettable evening. More importantly, it will make a lasting difference for cancer patients in the communities we serve.”

Proceeds from Stick It to Cancer directly benefit Mercy cancer services, helping provide advanced technology, equipment, program support and compassionate care to individuals and families facing cancer in the region.

For more information about Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas, call 417-556-2267 or visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/swmo-sek/

Mercy, one of the 15 largest U.S. health systems and named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health, serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation’s largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including 55 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 50,000 caregivers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid.