“We’re small, but we have a lot!”

says Pershing Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary Director Barbara Pointon.

Pershing Memorial Hospital’s Gift Shop is a hidden gem in Brookfield. Visitors to the hospital as well as the public are welcome to stop in.

They carry a lot of clothing items such as tunics, casual pants, ponchos, hats, gloves, scarves, and other items that are “one size fits all.” Other items include a line of quality costume jewelry, nail care items, and flip flops and slippers. Compression hose in various colors are available and the baby items in stock are very popular.

Candy items are in demand at the gift shop including every flavor of Jelly Belly jelly bean, Lindt truffles, and a large jar containing a mix of Hershey’s chocolates.

Children’s items such as coloring books, stuffed animals, dolls, and other toys are found here as well.

One thing the gift shop does not carry is fresh flowers because they don’t last very long.

The Pershing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary does so much more than run the Gift Shop. The Auxiliary’s main function is supporting the hospital wherever needed. The Auxiliary’s 17 members help nurses in the outpatient area. They raise money for the hospital with a twice-yearly book fair, through the Gift Shop, and through a portion of the sales through the hospital’s vending machines. Members help at the front desk with guiding visitors to the area of the hospital they are seeking and answering their questions.

The Auxiliary sponsors 14 students a year who want to enter the field of medicine with scholarships. They also support the doctors at the hospital with a “goodie basket” on Doctor’s Day and host all the hospital staff at a yearly Appreciation Luncheon.

Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Winners!

The Pershing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients:
‍⚕️ Mya Sackrey of Brookfield – attending Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA
‍⚕️ Bentley Jordan of Marceline – attending State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO
Both students will begin their journey into nursing programs this fall and will receive $600 per year for four years through our renewable scholarship.

We’re also continuing to support previous recipients:
Hannah Byers, Raelan Brown, Zoey Chrisman, Chloe Dorrell, Marian Fizzell, Avery Gillman, Nicole Head, Macy Lambert, Mallory Lambert, Alexandra Moore, Anna Speichinger, and Brianna Teeter – all working hard toward their healthcare careers!

Each year, the Auxiliary proudly awards up to 14 renewable scholarships to local graduating seniors pursuing healthcare fields. Funds are raised through book fairs, gift shop sales, and basket raffles—all made possible by the support of our community.

Want to make a difference? Join our team of dedicated volunteers!
Contact Barbara Pointon, Auxiliary Director at 660-258-1039 to learn more.