Hope Grows
Proceeds support free cancer services
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Hope Grows fundraising luncheon is hosted by Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation and the YMCA of Southwest Michigan. It was created to help support individuals recovering from cancer, those still fighting, and those at risk. Last year, the event raised more than $51,000 to help patients in our community receive free cancer services at the Marie Yeager Cancer Center of Lakeland and support from the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program. Click here for more information.
Run, Walk, and Rock
Proceeds support projects and services at Lory's Place
This 5K Run/Walk (or rock!) is literally fun for all ages! Lory's Place is a grief healing and education center for children and families and this fundraiser helps to provide programs and services at no cost. Click here for more information.
Reflections Dinner and Auction
Proceeds support projects and services at Lory's Place
Outreach programs and community education initiatives raise awareness of the impact of grief in the lives of both children and adults. Peer support groups at Lory's Place as well as 30 local schools are made possible from fundraising activities such as this. In 2019, this event raised more than $130,000. Learn more at LorysPlace.org.
Hospice at Home Benefit
Proceeds benefit Hospice at Home and South Haven Area Hospice Foundation
The event features local wineries and breweries, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music and an engaging fund a day of hospice experience. In 2019, 169 days of hospice care ($29,575.00) was raised helping the benefit total reach $102,575. Click here for more information.
Annual Gala
Proceeds support major campaigns at Lakeland Health
Saturday, December 12, 2020
The annual Gala is a much-anticipated event featuring themed decor, live entertainment, and fine dining for over 300 people. Each year, the gala raises more than $100,000 to support major campaigns that benefit the community. Click here for more information.