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Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness At The 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala

Many of us know of someone whose life has been changed by a cancer diagnosis. When Emily Goudy received the news that her sister’s friend was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she and her husband Steve decided to become active in making a change for those affected.

They started with their calendar and human ribbon to raise funds which they used to donate to different breast cancer funds through the St. Clair County Community Foundation. In 2014 they began their own “Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer Fund.” 

This year they’ll be hosting their 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala. On Friday, October 21st, from 6 PM – 11 PM at the Blue Water Convention Center, there will be dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. Tickets are $65 per person. 

If you would like to be a sponsor, donor, or purchase tickets visit: takingashotatbreastcancer.org for more information.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Minority Philanthropy Initiative Invites You to the 2nd Annual Multicultural Celebration

On October 13th, the Minority Philanthropy Initiative invites you to the 2nd annual MPI Multicultural Celebration at the Blue Water Convention Center.

Be part of an exciting evening featuring a Native American fancy dancer, Tim Seneca, the Nanou Djiapo Drum & Dance group, and Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit. A tasting of foods from around the world will also be part of the evening experience.

Your registration will help award three local nonprofit organizations a grant on event night! You will be able to nominate your favorite local nonprofit when you register, and then during the event 3 nominations will be randomly selected to make a pitch about supporting their nonprofit. Guests will then vote and the nonprofit with the most votes will be awarded the top grant with second and third receiving grants as well. 

Excess funds raised for the event will be put into the Equity & Inclusion Fund at the Community Foundation to help grow the impact of the fund. If you can’t attend the event but would still like to support the event, you can register and select “not attending” to make your gift.

Please register by Monday, Oct. 3rd. 

Tickets are $50 per adult and $10 for youth 18 years and younger.

Register here: https://commfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/zfbjqq51heg9e5/

Evening Program Schedule:

  • 6pm Cocktail hour
  • 6:45p Program kick off
  • Native American Fancy Dancer- Tim Seneca
  • Drawing of 3 organizations to make a pitch
  • Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit
  • 7:15p Nonprofit pitches & voting
  • 7:30p Announce grant winners
  • 7:45p Nanou Djiapo Drum & Dance

Reporting for WGRT – George James

Join the United Way for Their 2022 Campaign Kickoff Event

The United Way of St. Clair County is kicking off their 2022 fundraising campaign at the Port Huron Eagles Lodge at 2645 Howard St. in Port Huron. It will take place on Sep. 14th from 5 PM to 7 PM. Activities will include:

  • BBQ Dinner
  • Cash Bar
  • 50/50 Raffle
  • Short Presentation
  • Cornhole Tourney
  • Other Backyard Games

Please RSVP by September 6th by calling 810-824-0941, emailing campaign@uwstclair.org, or use the form on the website at uwstclair.org/kickoff.

Since its founding in 1924, the main purpose of United Way of St. Clair County is to support local health and human services organizations that empower residents to raise their quality of life.

Reporting for WGRT – George James

Golf Outing Raises Over $55K for Karmanos Cancer Institute

The ninth annual Tee It Up to Beat Cancer golf outing was held July 9th at Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington. This fundraiser, organized by Dana and Dennis Fabbri, raised a record-high $55,583 to support cancer treatment and services at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron.

The donation from this year’s outing will be used to upgrade the TrueBeam radiation system table and treatment delivery software to a version which will be compatible with the breathing system software that was purchased last year.

Over the past nine years, Tee It Up to Beat Cancer has raised more than $275,000. The donations have purchased state-of-the-art equipment for radiation patients, sponsored a private infusion bay for chemotherapy, and supplied heated massage chairs for chemotherapy bays.

Sara Tait, Director of McLaren Port Huron Foundation said, “Thanks to the generous donations from the Tee It Up golf outing, we have a state-of-the-art cancer center right here in the Blue Water Area. This takes so much stress away from the patients and their families who don’t have to make an hour or more drive for daily treatments.”

For more information about the Tee It Up to Beat Cancer golf outing, visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TeeItUpToBeatCancer

Reporting for WGRT – George James

Get Your Tickets for Hunter Hospitality House’s Raffle

Hunter Hospitality House has an annual raffle to raise money for its endowment fund, and this year’s prizes include a diamond ring and earrings donated by Lawrence Jewelers and up to $5,000 in cash.

There are only 300 tickets available for the raffle, and tickets are $100.00 each. The drawing will be held on September 30th, but tickets usually sell out before the raffle.

Hunter Hospitality House has three homes located near Mclaren Port Huron Hospital and Lake Huron Medical Center that enable families whose loved ones are sick a place to stay.

The nonprofit was founded by Jeff & Tracy Willard who dedicate their work in memory of their late son, Hunter. Families who stay at Hunter Hospitality House enjoy a home-like atmosphere while their loved one is hospitalized or being cared for in nearby medical facilities like Blue Water Hospice Home.

For more information and to get raffle tickets, visit

https://www.hunterhospitalityhouse.com

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Help Babies by Donating Diapers and More to Maternal and Infant Health Program Diaper Drive

If you’re looking for a way to help babies and their families, there’s an easy way being offered by the St. Clair County Health Department’s Maternal and Infant Health Program. The Diaper Drive is being offered to individuals as well as any interested organization that wants to make sure local families have what they need to nurture their babies.

Starting July 8th, the Health Department will begin taking donations of new packages of baby diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, rash creams, and baby hygiene items.

Who gets the items? All of the items will go to participants in the Maternal and Infant Health Program. The program is a benefit for Medicaid recipients and Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and babies up to 18 months old. The program helps babies meet growth and developmental milestones.

Donations can be taken to the St. Clair County Health Department on 28th Street in Port Huron during normal business hours. Pickup of donations can also be arranged.

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to help the cause. Monetary donations can be made at the St. Clair County Treasurer’s Paypal account.

Drop off donations at the St. Clair County Health Department, 3415 28th Street in Port Huron during regular business hours: Monday 10:00am – 6:30pm or Tuesday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.  MIHP is also providing donation pick-ups by calling (810) 987-4903.  Monetary donations can also be made via St. Clair County Treasurer’s PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sccmitreasurer. 

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland