CLARENCE — The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus will commence the official countdown to its centennial anniversary with a gathering of staff and volunteers on Wednesday, August 9 at 1:30 p.m. Staff will form an outline of 100 on the grounds of the campus around the Brothers of Mercy from Montabaur, Germany who are visiting the campus to help commemorate the upcoming milestone of the organization’s dedication to compassionate care in Western New York.
The official centennial date is June 26, 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of when six brothers arrived in Buffalo from Montabaur, Germany to provide care for sick and elderly residents.
Throughout the next 10 months, staff and volunteers will organize events and activities for patients, residents and the community to share in the celebration, including hosting Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 8, serving German-themed food at the facilities, recognizing 100-year-old residents, having a football and chili festival, and planting memorial tree planting along the driveway between Trier Woods Apartments and Sacred Heart Home. The year-long festivities will culminate in a jubilee event on the Wellness Campus next June.
“This year marks a very special time to honor our organization’s achievement of providing compassionate care to Western New Yorkers for 100 years,” said Peter Eimer, Chief Executive Officer of The Brothers of Mercy. “Our staff has embraced the planning for a variety of activities for the campus and the community. Looking back on the significant milestones and expansion over the decades is very rewarding to our staff and supporters. It shows how the commitment to caring for people and helping improve quality of life created such a respected tradition with innovative rehabilitation methods and high standards of service. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the growth we have experienced over the last several years to deliver comfort for so many more people as they age in the most appropriate and effective setting.”
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