2024 Fundraising Events

Community events provide critical funds each year to enhance healthcare for patients in northern Michigan. Your support in 2024 made it possible to carry on the legacy of many beloved events, and above all else, improve lives in our community. We are so grateful for your incredible support!

Below is a snapshot of fundraising events held in 2024.

Giving Tuesday 2024 December 3, 2024 | VIRTUAL Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day of giving back. Thanks to generous support from community members, over $130,000 was raised to support healthcare services! Contact Abbie Robinson to learn more.
Traverse City Shop Your Community Day November 9, 2024 | Downtown Traverse City On Saturday, November 9, Downtown Traverse City businesses donated 15% of all sales to 30 nonprofits in the community. We are honored that Munson Healthcare Hospice was selected as a participating organization! Click Here to learn more.
Manistee Hospital Paint the Town Pink  October 24 - 25, 2024 | Downtown Manistee For over a decade, Paint the Town Pink has honored individuals affected by cancer and raised funds and awareness for this important cause. Manistee Hospital is thrilled to carry on this tradition! Click Here to learn more.
Mio Au Sable vs. Fairview Pink Out Game October 15, 2024 | Mio Au Sable High School The Mio Au Sable Thunderbolts played against the Fairview Eagles in their annual Pink Out volleyball game on Tuesday, October 15, supporting the Cancer Patient Needs Fund on behalf of patients at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. Learn More.
2nd Annual Uncork Up North  October 11, 2024 | Hagerty Garage Uncork for a Cure traveled to Traverse City to bring their signature event, Uncork Up North: A Benefit for Breast Cancer, to the highly exclusive Hagerty Garage. Guests enjoyed a strolling dinner with wine pairings from local, renowned chefs and wineries. This event raised $50,000 for patients in Northern Michigan! Click Here to learn more.
12th Annual Cadillac Hospital Power of the Purse  September 12, 2024 | Fox Hill Event Center Thank you to those who joined us for an evening of purses, community connection, and fun as we celebrated Cadillac Hospital on Thursday, September 12! The 12th annual Power of the Purse event took place at the Fox Hill Event Center in Cadillac. Click Here to learn more.
Hospice Memorial Butterfly Releases  August 2024 | Various Northern Michigan Locations  Families and loved ones joined Munson Healthcare Foundations and Munson Healthcare Hospice in August for the annual memorial butterfly release series, taking place throughout six Northern Michigan communities. Click Here to learn more.
Charlevoix Hospital Summer Soirée  August 1, 2024 | Castle Farms The inaugural Charlevoix Hospital Summer Soirée was a great success! This evening of celebration and shared purpose featured music, mingling, a live auction, a dinner program, and more. Over $60,000 was raised to support Charlevoix Hospital! Click Here to learn more.
34th Annual Grayling Hospital Golf Classic  June 21, 2024 | Grayling Country Club Thank you to those who attended the 34th annual Grayling Hospital Golf Classic on Friday, June 21, at the Grayling Country Club. Through generous community support, over $15,000 was raised to support patient care at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital! Click Here to learn more.
26th Annual Otsego Memorial Hospital Golf Outing  June 13, 2024 | Otsego Resort The 26th annual Otsego Memorial Hospital Golf Outing took place on Thursday, June 13, at the Otsego Resort. Over $55,000 was raised to support critical equipment needs and innovative upgrades at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital! Click Here to learn more.
21st Annual Cadillac Hospital Golf Ball  June 7, 2024 | Cadillac Country Club Friday, June 7, marked the 21st annual Cadillac Hospital Golf Ball, held at the Cadillac Country Club. This fun day of golf supported patient care at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Click Here to learn more.
10th Annual Hospice Fundraising Breakfast  May 15, 2024 | Hagerty Center Our 10th annual fundraising breakfast, supporting Munson Healthcare Hospice, took place on Wednesday, May 15, at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. This impactful event raised over $56,000 to support Munson Hospice services! Click Here to learn more.
14th Annual Fifth Third Bank Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K  March 16, 2024 | Downtown Traverse City The National Cherry Festival hosted a fun and festive St. Paddy's tradition on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This race raised funds for the littlest leprechauns at Munson Medical Center! Click Here to learn more.
Katie Heintz Girls' Basketball Invitational  February 3, 2024 | St. Francis High School The 2024 Katie Heintz Girls's Basketball Invitational, hosted by Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, celebrated the living spirit of Katie Heintz. This event raised funds for cancer services in northern Michigan. Click Here to learn more.