Kim & Stephanie from the Home Nursing Agency Foundation talk about the upcoming Mercedes Moment!
February 24, 2026·5 min
The Rocky Morning Show on Rocky 104.9 in Central Pennsylvania features two guests from the Home Nursing Agency Foundation: Kim Halsall, Director of Development and Marketing Communications, and Stephanie Raffero, Special Events Coordinator. Tommy Edwards, who serves as the emcee for the foundation's events, hosts the conversation. The main topic is the Mercedes Moment fundraiser, an annual event the foundation has been running for multiple years. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st at the Altoona Curve baseball stadium. The foundation has updated the prize structure for this year: rather than displaying a specific car at the event, the grand prize winner now receives $35,000 to put toward any Mercedes they choose. The winner can alternatively take $30,000 in cash. A new $1,000 prize has also been added for an afternoon drawing during the event. Tickets cost $100 each. Each ticket also includes a voucher for two people to attend the Altoona Curve baseball game that same evening. Tickets can be purchased at the foundation office at 20 Sheraton Drive in Altoona (near the Outback Steakhouse), by calling 1-855-GIVE-HNA, or through the foundation's website at homenursingagency.com via a downloadable order form. Online payment is not yet available due to state regulations, though this may change through the legislature. Kim notes they sell out every year because the ticket numbers are tied to Pennsylvania Lottery pick-three results, and some attendees look for specific numbers. The proceeds from Mercedes Moment support Home Nursing Agency Foundation grants for programs including the Healing Patch Children's Grief Program, UPMC Home Health Care Services, Family Hospice, Early Intervention, and WIC. Tommy closes by encouraging listeners to buy tickets early.
