15th Annual Golf Classic

We are writing to invite you to join us on the University of Michigan Golf Course on Sunday, June 5, 2011 in support of Michigan From The Heart.

For nearly 20 years, Michigan From the Heart has served as an inspiration to both University of Michigan student-athletes and the pediatric patients and families of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. On Thursday evenings, Michigan From the Heart arranges visits to the hospital by student-athletes who offer a welcome distraction by spending time with patients and families. Patients are then given the opportunity to watch the athletes in action by attending University of Michigan sporting events as special guests of the team. They even meet the players after their games for photos and autographs. Michigan From The Heart provides further support to these children through their contributions to the hospital’s Child and Family Life department.

From the beginning, U of M superstars like Desmond Howard (Super Bowl MVP), Brian Griese (former Michigan and NFL quarterback), and many women's and men's athletic teams have been ushered down the halls of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to brighten the days of some very ill children. Each year a growing number of student-athletes, coaches, and other stusdent volunteers learn the value of helping those who are less fortunate. They bring joy to those who most need it in their lives. The benefits of these hospital visits are twofold; the young patients often meet a role model and make a new friend, and the student-athletes witness firsthand the advantages of giving back to the community.

The funding to support this program is raised primarily through our annual golf outing and accompanying auction. Even if you are unable to join us on the golf course, I hope you will consider participating in the online auction that will be open during the weeks preceding the outing. Let your friends know as well. Michigan From the Heart is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization operated entirely by unpaid volunteers. Your entire donation will be used to fund activities that provide the patients and their families with memorable experiences that might seem out of reach during a difficult time.

We hope you’ll join us on Sunday June 5th for the 15th annual Michigan From The Heart Golf Classic.

Thank you for your support and Go Blue!

Michigan From The Heart Golf Classic Committee