Aspire Rural Health System Foundation’s annual Winter Fundraiser brought more than 200 guests to Mi-Dahs Well Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, raising just over $56,500 in net proceeds to support important hospital projects across the region.
The casino-themed evening featured live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, dinner, an open bar, and live music by country music artist, Waylon Hanel. Guests enjoyed an energetic night of entertainment while contributing to initiatives that directly enhance patient care close to home.
Funds raised during the event will be divided equally among three hospital projects:
- Aspire Deckerville Community Hospital – Parking Lot Expansion
- Aspire Hills & Dales Healthcare – Inpatient Room Renovation
- Aspire Marlette Regional Hospital – New Ambulance Initiative
Foundation organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude for the continued generosity of the community.
“This event truly reflects the strength of our rural communities and their commitment to local healthcare,” Aspire Foundation Director Stephanie Langenburg shared. “We are incredibly thankful for every sponsor, attendee, donor, and employee volunteer who helped make this evening such a success.”
The Foundation would also like to recognize the many businesses and individuals whose sponsorships and donations made the event possible.
High Roller Sponsors
Aspire Marlette Family Healthcare; Aspire Medical Staff; Covenant HealthCare; Mi-Dahs Well Banquet Hall; Pat Curtis Chevrolet; Raymond Hardware; Jiab Suleiman DO.
Jackpot Sponsors
Adena Corporation; McDonald’s – Cass City; Melanie Kramer MD & Bill Harrington.
Lucky 7 Sponsors
A&D Home Health Care Inc.; Faraaz Ahmed MD; Lindsay Ahmed BSN RN; Andy & Liz Daniels; Gerard Gill Recruitment; Joanna Kala DO; Scott Shisler DO; MacDonald Broadcasting; Maurer Electric; Thumb Cooling & Heating.
Beverage Boss Sponsors
Jim & Judy Brown; Gilmour Construction; HUB International; Main Law, PLLC; Maurer Meat Processors; Matt Rick & Angie Nowiski; Thayer Crop Insurance Agency; Thumb Bioenergy; Thumb Radiology PC; Walther Farms.
Live Auction Sponsors
Aspire Admin Team; John Bitner MD; CG Financial; Detroit Lions; English Window Cleaning; Farm Bureau Steve Ellis Agency; Garden Gate; Gary Koelzer Photography; Gemini Group; HC Ryan; David Komasa MD & Lindsey Gray; MacDonald Broadcasting; Darryl & Brooke Mallory; Shahzad Manawar MD; Marlette Roofing; Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort; Stoliker Family Ag Inc.; Thumb Bank – Cass City; University of Michigan; Vassar & Frankenmuth True Value; Xerox Business Solutions.
Silent Auction & In-Kind Donors
Aspire Admin Team; Aspire APP Team; Aspire Directors & Managers; Aspire Foundation; Aspire Marketing Department; Aspire Materials Management; Bad Axe Club Fitness; Bench Warmers Sports Bar; Ben’s Fresh Market – Cass City; Bloomin’ Crazy Flowers & More; Century Oaks Golf Course; Citgo Party Store; Complete Consulting; Corner Café; Deckerville Party Store; Delta Dental; Emma’s Coffee House; FP Horak; Jim & Kim Gentner; Hiraeth & Home; Independent Bank – Cass City; Knead Bakery; Brad & Stephanie Langenburg; Ligrow Fitness; Local Lemon; Mid-Thumb Metals; Morgan Composting Inc.; Nick & Becky Moyer; Jon & Jenna Muxlow; NAPA Auto – Deckerville; Marv & Melanie Pollum; Rolling Hills Golf Course; RootsEnd Salon & Spa; Ryse Pizza; Brad & Mackenzie Schaub; Sign Image; Southern Soul Farms; Rich & Mary Tate; Jill Thomas; Tri-County Bank – Marlette; Waylon Hanel Music; Alice Zaleski; Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth.
Aspire Rural Health System Foundation hosts fundraising efforts throughout the year to enhance services and improve access to quality rural healthcare. For more information about supporting future initiatives, contact the Aspire Rural Health System Foundation at 989-635-4011 or visit us online at www.aspirerhs.org