Drive-through Easter event spreads joy to local families
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo. – The COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the annual egg hunt at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, but hospital co-workers and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce were determined to hatch some fun, anyway.
The result was a drive-through “Egg Drop” event on March 30, and the turnout was terrific. Mercy co-workers and staff from Viandel Vineyard handed out treats to 283 children in 134 cars.
“We spread a lot of joy,” said Cindy Weatherford, administrator of Mercy St. Francis Hospital. “It was so good to see so many of our friends and neighbors.”
One lucky child in each age group found a golden coin in their treat bag – which won them a brand new bike!
Big thanks go to all those who helped support the event, including bike sponsors Simmons Bank, West Plains Bank, Smokin’ Sams and Cantrell & Nicholson, LLC. To keep everyone safe, the winning children also got new bike helmets, courtesy of West Plains Bank, Smokin’s Sams, and Marilyn Sharp. Sonic and McDonald’s pitched in items for the goodie bags.
“We hope by next year, we can bring back the annual egg hunt,” Weatherford said. “But this event was still so much fun, and we hope it truly blessed our community.”
