About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Children’s Mercy Kansas City with an urgent package. As he approached the entrance, he noticed something odd—a small shadow darting between parked cars. Curious, he followed the shadow inside and found a little kid hiding behind a tree, clutching a lost balloon. ‘I thought it was a ghost,’ whispered the delivery driver, smiling. The child giggled and said, “It’s just my balloon, sir.” They became friends that night, sharing stories until the kid’s mom arrived, grateful for the safe return of her son—and the balloon.
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Children’s Mercy Kansas City with an unusual cargo. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, a soft humming sound filled the air—a tune so sweet and unexpected that even the hospital’s security guard stopped to listen. Curious, the guard followed the sound inside and found a little girl peeking out from behind a box, singing her heart out. Turned out she was just visiting her sick brother, hiding from the nurses who were trying to get her to sleep. The next morning, everyone in the hospital knew her song—including the delivery driver, who swore it helped him stay awake on his route.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Children’s Mercy Kansas City wondering if they’d ever see their own bed again. The neon sign blinked ominously as he approached the entrance. As he entered, a little girl in a hospital gown waved shyly from behind a curtain. ‘Are you here for my brother?’ she asked. The delivery driver smiled and said, 'No, sweetheart, I’m just delivering some snacks.’ She giggled and whispered, ‘Next time bring cookies!’
4. Late one night, when the streets of Kansas City were quiet and dark, an old man walked briskly towards Children’s Mercy Kansas City. He carried a large basket filled with something mysterious, and every few steps he stopped to whisper softly into the air. Finally reaching the hospital entrance, he whispered one last time before opening the door. Inside, everyone was surprised to see him carrying not medicine but a box of freshly baked cookies for the nurses’ break room. Turning around with a smile, he said simply, ‘Just wanted to say thank you.’