The Teal Saguaro reopens to great success

On a cool May morning, the Teal Saguaro Resale Boutique reopened in grand style after a two-year hiatus.

The new location, 2260 N. Rosemont Blvd. #100, is a short walk from the TMC main campus — two blocks south of the Grant and Rosemont intersection. The newly-remodeled facility is larger than the Teal Saguaro’s previous home, boasting more than 2,500 square feet of shopping space.

Like many stores, the Teal Saguaro closed its doors in March 2020 when COVID gripped the community. As the virus waxed and waned, TMC volunteers worried the shop might not come back.

“The Teal Saguaro, which is operated exclusively by Auxiliary volunteers, has a long and storied history of directly raising funds in support of TMC’s programs and services,” said Auxiliary president Joe Bezerra.

Marian Rogerson, a longtime volunteer and former TMC employee, also expressed concern. “It is a community staple that demonstrates our commitment to Tucson. It would have been a shame to lose it.”

Teal’s reopening is a credit to the collaboration between Facilities, Security, Auxiliary, Volunteer Services and PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services.

In its first six months of operation, the relocated Teal Saguaro surpassed all expectations, setting a new record of TMC support. How did the Auxiliary achieve this new record?

“Our new facility is wonderful, but that’s not our secret to success,” said volunteer Nancy Lynn. “It’s the Teal Saguaro volunteers and our amazing customers. We care so much about the welcoming atmosphere of the shop, quality of the merchandise and how the store is presented, but our customers’ appreciation and gratitude always energizes our commitment.”

Bezerra noted how the proceeds support the hospital. “The Teal Saguaro’s revenue helped support the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Child Life program, Pediatric Therapy scholarships and many other programs,” he said. “Just as important, the shop’s success has renewed and broadened its opportunities to provide meaningful services as a community resource center for area families in need.”

If you are looking for great clothes, gently used kitchenware or a CD for only a few bucks, stop by the Teal Saguaro. You can enjoy the remodeled store, pleasant volunteers and knowledge that your purchase is supporting programs at Southern Arizona’s community hospital, TMC.

The Teal Saguaro

2260 N. Rosemont Blvd. #100

Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Donations welcome!

Celebrating 10 years of Mega Raffle

The 2022 TMC Mega Raffle celebrated 10 years of community support raising a record-breaking $2.1 million.

With community support and the TMC Mega Raffle, we are able to make great things happen.

In 10 years, the TMC Mega Raffle has raised nearly $13 million to help fund programs and services that impact patient care at TMC Health.

A few areas the TMC Mega Raffle helps fund include:

• Cardiac health care

• Telehealth

• Maternity services

• Scholarships and education opportunities for staff

• Advanced technology and robotics

• Intensive Care Unit