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Uncork for a Cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser Comes to M1 Concourse Nov. 4
The Dynami Foundation is in final planning stages for its eighth annual Uncork for a Cure, with will take place Nov. 4 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
The evening will showcase the city’s best culinary talent and award-winning wines curated by Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon of Plum Market. In addition, guests can participate Ferrari track rides hosted by Cauley Ferrari. Artist Mike Han also will do a painting onsite.
New this year is an Uncork gallery of artwork curated by Mary Wysocki of Paragon Art Collective. This art collective and more will be available in the evening’s live and silent auctions.
Participating restaurants include Mabel Gray, SheWolf, Grey Ghost, Takoi, Selden Standard, Barda, Oak & Reel, Marrow, Brine Oyster House, and others.
Prior to the Pontiac Uncorked event, on Oct. 11, Uncork for a Cure will travel to Traverse City to bring Uncork Up North to the highly exclusive Hagerty Garage. The team is partnering with owner and advanced sommelier Amanda Danielson of Trattoria Stella and Triffon alongside the best chefs in northern Michigan. The foundation’s featured artist, Han, also will have his work on display.
On Oct. 19, The Dynami Foundation and Neiman Marcus Troy will host an Art and Fashion Show Luncheon to raise funds for breast cancer research. Han’s linework, in the color of the cause (pink), will greet guests as they enter the store. Wysocki will curate a selection of works from local artists to be unveiled at the event, which will remain on public display until auctioning at the Nov. 4 Uncork event.
The luncheon will be hosted by Renee Janovsky, vice president and market general manager of Neiman Marcus Troy, a breast cancer survivor. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal prepared by Chef Anthony Lombardo (SheWolf) and Chefs John Vermiglio and Joe Giacomino (Grey Ghost) as well as a fashion presentation of some of the season’s best looks.
“This year marks my 11th year being breast cancer free and I’m even more energized to help local women in need through Uncork for a Cure,” says Flora Migyanka, founder of the Dynami Foundation. “I’m so thankful for our partners, chefs, and supporters who have helped us along our journey these past eight years and looking forward to not only an incredible Uncork celebration but adding two fabulous events to this year’s line-up.”
For more information, visit here. For sponsorship and registration information, visit here.
Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational Aims for $1.5M
Corewell Health Foundation – Southeast Michigan has announced that Feldman Automotive Group, in partnership with Mark Wahlberg, will again be the title sponsor of the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational, Aug. 28 at Detroit Golf Club.
All proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. The goal is to raise $1.5 million this year, according to organizers.
“We got involved with Corewell Health because giving back and helping children is important to me and my family,” says Jay Feldman, chairman and CEO of Feldman Automotive Group. “It is gratifying to see so many celebrities, whose presence drives participation, get behind this event to help our cause.”
The Invitational provides a full day of golf and hospitality. New this year is the debut of the Golf Ball. This after-golf cocktail party and strolling dinner gives guests the opportunity to mingle with the celebrities attending and bid on over-the-top experiences.
Some of the celebrities who will be on hand — in addition to Wahlberg and his brothers Robert, Paul, and Jim — include:
- Actors/Entertainers: Kevin Connoly, Kevin Dillon, Bob Guiney, Jamie Hector, Jana Kramer, John O’Hurley, Matthew Shafer (Uncle Kracker), Hisham Tawfiq, Michael Young, and Kevin James.
- Boxers: Evander Holyfield and Michael Nunn.
- NBA stars: Otis Birdsong, John Starks, and Spud Webb.
- NFL stars: O.J. Anderson, Sterling Sharpe, and former Lions great Calvin Johnson.
- NHL stars: Coach Mike Keenan and Stefan Matteau.
- MLB Star: Jeff Nelson.
- Golfers: Lisa O’Hurley, Ted Purdy, Steve Tooshkenig, and Suzy Whaley.
- MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo.
Although golf sponsorships are no longer available, individuals can attend the Golf Ball. Tickets ($500) include cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and open bidding for live auction packages including:
- Personally hosted tour of the Hendrick Heritage Center with Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon.
- Celani Wine Cellar dinner for 10 with a private chef.
- Italian Villa stay for seven nights.
- Ernst Benz custom watch experience.
- Procured wine collection, 12 Bottles 100+ PTS.
- Gavin Goode painting featuring Joe Louis.
- Play Yellow Invitational foursome in Palm Springs with Jack Nicklaus.
For tickets and sponsorship information visit here.
EPIC Health in Detroit Launches New Remote Patient Monitoring Program
EPIC Health, Detroit’s health system committed to community-focused health care, and OMRON Healthcare, a global heart health specialist, announced a new collaboration to address health inequities and reduce heart attack and stroke risk in underserved Detroit communities.
The program will feature VitalSight, OMRON’s first remote patient monitoring service designed specifically for patients afflicted by high blood pressure and especially those with uncontrolled Stage 2 hypertension.
“We developed VitalSight to empower patients with the technology and tools to monitor their blood pressure from home, share their data with their doctors, and gain a greater sense of understanding about high blood pressure, how to manage it, and ways to reduce their health risk,” says Ranndy Kellogg, president and CEO of OMRON Healthcare. “With EPIC Health, we have a collaborative partner who shares our Going for Zero mission to eliminate heart attack and stroke and is dedicated to addressing the health inequities that often magnify health risks for patients in underserved communities.”
VitalSight is an easy-to-use remote patient monitoring service that physicians can offer to patients with high risk levels of hypertension. Patients are enrolled in VitalSight by a health care provider. The service is available to patients at little to no cost and is reimbursable through Medicare.
Patients who are enrolled in the program by EPIC Health physicians receive the VitalSight kit delivered to their home. The kit includes an OMRON connected blood pressure monitor, a weight scale (if requested by the clinician), and a data hub that are all pre-set for the specific patient. With VitalSight, EPIC Health clinicians can personalize blood pressure reading thresholds for each patient and receive alerts for out-of-range readings so care teams can take action and make more informed treatment decisions.
“The VitalSight data hub is a key asset because it works without home wi-fi,” says Dr. Greg Naman of EPIC Health. “Our patients can monitor their blood pressure easily from home and securely share readings with their care teams.
“VitalSight connects us more with the patient and helps us spotlight key data. As a medical professional working to bridge health gaps, it’s a boost to have a service that makes data actionable — the patient is more engaged in managing their condition and the care team has more insights to evolve treatment.”
BUF of Michigan, IKEA Initiate Retail Pitch Competition for Detroit Area Youth
Black United Fund (BUF) of MI in partnership with IKEA in Canton Township has launched youth programming designed to teach Detroit area middle and high school students about creating and running a sustainable retail business.
The high school pilot cohort will host its completion and pitch competition event today.
BUF of MI says it’s committed to supporting, developing, and implementing impactful youth empowerment programs through collaborative partnerships for the underserved and underrepresented in the community.
“At IKEA, we believe that together with our social justice partners, co-workers, customers, and communities, we can work to make meaningful and measurable change,” says Kevin Matthews, area marketing manager for IKEA North America Services. “That is why we are so excited and proud to partner with the Black United Fund of Michigan to create business experiences for Detroit students that will help build the leaders of tomorrow.”
The participating middle and high school students experience fun, interactive business experiences that educate youth on the creation of a sustainable retail business that supports a community need, including field trips to a local retailer and the IKEA Canton store. The weeklong program culminates in a fun, celebratory pitch competition where three teams vie for the grand prize, including the opportunity to receive mentorship from IKEA employees as an IKEA Ambassador, and a lunch reception. Judges for the competition include representatives from IKEA and Google.
For more information, visit here.
Kalamazoo’s Kalsec Inc. Expands Partnership with European Food Ingredient Supplier
Kalsec Inc., a Kalamazoo-based natural ingredient solution provider for the food and beverage industry, and Univar B.V. in the Netherlands have expanded their food ingredients distribution agreement to include three additional European countries.
The new agreement authorizes Univar Solutions to exclusively distribute Kalsec’s products in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
“Kalsec is a global company that has been serving food manufacturing customers in Europe for over 27 years,” says James Smith, vice president and managing director, Europe for Kalsec. “Growing our pan-European partnership with Univar Solutions enables us to leverage our joint technical and personnel support capabilities to provide additional customers with more natural and sustainable solutions and local expertise.”
For more information, visit kalsec.com.
Walmart Is Official Sponsor of All Four One Adopt-A-School Back to School Jamboree
Walmart is the official sponsor of the 2023 All Four One Adopt-A-School Back to School Jamboree, an annual event for donating backpacks filled with school supplies and providing the children with a new outfit for the first day of school.
This year’s event will take place on Sept. 11 at a site to be determined.
Walmart’s sponsorship will last one year and bring numerous benefits to the jamboree and the Adopt-A-School community, including access to most common classroom essentials, like Pen + Gear Composition Notebooks, 24-count Crayola Crayons, Sterilite Plastic Pencil Boxes, and students will receive 14 of the most popular items of school supplies.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the All Four One Adopt-A-School Back to School Jamboree and supporting the back-to-school program in Southeastern Michigan,” says Thomas Bundy, store manager of Walmart in Madison Heights. “Our company has a long-standing commitment to providing back to school supplies, and this sponsorship is a natural extension of our efforts to support the community and make a positive impact in the world.”
Stadium and Main Foundation Partners with SAY Detroit on Mentorship Program
Stadium and Main Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit NIL collective dedicated to the University of Michigan, is partnering with SAY Detroit, the nonprofit organization founded by Mitch Albom on summer camps, after-school volunteer activities, community service projects, and additional opportunities for U-M student-athletes to mentor underserved youth in the Detroit community at the SAY Detroit Play Center.
“Our partnership with SAY Detroit reinforces Stadium and Main’s commitment to empowering University of Michigan student athletes with the purpose of giving back to the community through NIL income opportunities,” says Jamie Morris, co-founder of the Stadium and Main Foundation. “Stadium and Main is honored to be associated with role models for the children involved with SAY Detroit both on and off the field through these mentorship and tutoring sessions.”
Stadium and Main’s partnership with SAY Detroit will allow student athletes participating with the NIL collective the chance to volunteer with the SAY Detroit Play Center where they will mentor Detroit-area students aged 8-18 years old.
The partnership will provide the opportunity for all of SAY Detroit’s programs to benefit from the student athletes’ time and talents based on what the individual is interested in, some of which include the performing arts, social justice, coding and STEM initiatives within the organization. This partnership brings together the two organizations’ shared goal of investing its time and resources in the development of the University of Michigan student athletes and children benefiting from the growth opportunities provided by SAY Play.
“SAY Detroit is thrilled to partner with the Stadium and Main Foundation,” says Richard Kelley, executive director at SAY Detroit. “This partnership will allow us to grow the volunteer efforts that provide support to our students’ educational needs while also acting as mentors. Teaching our young people what it means to be community leaders and guiding them toward successful futures is at the core of what we are trying to accomplish.”
For more information, visit stadiumandmainfoundation.org.
Council Re|Sale Store in Berkley Hosts Fall Showcase Aug. 27
Council Re|Sale (3297 W. 12 Mile Road) in Berkley is conducting its Fall Showcase from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 27 with a special $25 VIP early entry from 10 a.m. to noon.
Operated by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), the store is known for carrying high-end clothing, including designer wear, jewelry, shoes, household items, and other hidden treasures, all donated by the community.
In the lead up to the fall fashion Sunday event, which has frequently seen lines of shoppers around the building, there will be 75 percent off the entire store Aug. 21-22 and a $25 fill-a-bag sale (excluding home décor and jewelry) on Aug. 23. The store will be closed Aug 24-26 to prepare for Fall Showcase.
Shoppers interested in VIP Early Entry should pre-register with payment at the store or by calling 248-548-6664.
“For metro Detroiters who love to look stylish, but are on a budget, our prices really let you look your best, often in top end brands and even designer items, but without the hefty price tag of some stores,” says Sallyjo Levine, president of NCJW| MI. “Our generous clothing donors are often themselves extremely fashion-conscious and we are so blessed to be able to pass on the beautiful clothing they donate so that everyone can look their best going into the fall season.”
Some of the current brands in the store include Stuart Weitzman, Silent D, Rag and Bone, Lilly Pulitzer, Kay Unger, Theory, Gucci, St. Croix, Ralph Lauren, and more.
Proceeds raised at the store, which was originally opened in 1934 in Detroit, go toward the many community-service projects and social advocacy work which NCJW|MI, a 501(c)(3) organization, run to benefit local families.
For more information, visit councilresale.net.
