Hospice of Mercy

08/17/2026

Today, we are celebrating an incredible milestone for R***r, our Hospice of Mercy Therapy Dog, and his owner, Kathy! Together, they completed their 800th volunteer Pet Therapy visit.

For their special 800th visit, R***r and Kathy traveled to Lisbon Care Center, where R***r did what he does best, sharing cuddles, gentle connection, happy greetings and lots of love.

🐾Thank you, Kathy and R***r, for 800 visits filled with countless moments of joy, connection, compassion joy, and simply being present. Your impact reaches far beyond each visit, and we are so grateful to have you both as part of the Hospice of Mercy volunteer family.

Congratulations on 800 visits, R***r & Kathy!

07/25/2026

Providing the Mercy Touch at the Northbrook Farmers Market today! ❤️
We're excited to be out in the community sharing kindness, compassion, and a few smiles. A special thank you to Miracles in Motion for joining us with their horses and to April for creating amazing balloon animals. It was a beautiful day to share the Mercy Touch with our community!

06/16/2026

Our therapy pups can really move! Thanks for having us. Our volunteer team loves bringing joy to the community!

We're JUMPING for joy that it's Friday && on top of it, our friends at Hospice of Mercy came to visit! 🐾

05/13/2026

We are honored to recognize Kathy Davidson as a recipient of the Spirit of Mercy Award. As a volunteer, Kathy doesn’t just serve, she pours her heart into every moment, quietly weaving joy, dignity, and connection into the lives of hospice patients and residents across our care communities.

Kathy Davidson’s impact is deeply felt by patients, families, and care teams alike. Through every interaction, she reminds us what it truly means to care for one another. We are grateful for the light she brings and the countless ways she embodies the Spirit of Mercy.

Mercy Cedar Rapids is excited to introduce the Spirit of Mercy Award, a new recognition that honors volunteers whose
compassion and service create a meaningful impact
beyond what is expected of their role. If you’ve witnessed a volunteer make a difference in a way that truly mattered, we invite you to share the story. Nominations are simple — just tell us what happened, what the volunteer did, and why it mattered at www.mercycare.org/spirit-award.

04/24/2026

This Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to say thank you to all of the volunteers who create moments that matter. Our Hospice Care Center volunteers carry The Mercy Touch® into the community and make a difference because they share their hearts.