Red Tie Ball Raises More Than $320,000

Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan hosted the Red Tie Ball at The Henry in Dearborn on Oct. 4. The fundraising event secured donations of more than $320,000 to support Corewell Health Children’s pediatric care and its Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn. The event was generously presented by Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe and Assoc., P.C., Mary and Don Kosch, Karen and Partick Smithbauer, and the Toni A. Wisne Foundation.

“This was a wonderful fundraising event to raise meaningful funds for patients and families in our community,” said Ryan Daly, president, Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan. “With the help of event chairman, Patrick Rugiero, and a committed fundraising committee, many community members and leaders came together to show support for our youngest patients and celebrate the legacy of more than 70 years of service at our Dearborn hospital.”

More than 275 guests gathered to enjoy an evening of celebrations including entertainment by the Ben Sharkey Band and a spirited live auction and paddle raise.

“It has been a pleasure chairing this year’s Red Tie Ball,” said Patrick Rugiero, chairman, Red Tie Ball. “The Dearborn community has always stepped in to support each other and promote the good of the entire community. It was great to have family and friends gather to support programs for our children.”

Proceeds benefit Corewell Health Children’s Center for Exceptional Families (CEF), a comprehensive and innovative medical and rehabilitative facility for children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, intellectual disabilities, genetic syndromes or for children who are on the autism spectrum. Funds also support the development of pediatric programs and services at Corewell Health Children’s in Dearborn to meet the growing pediatric needs of the community.

Since 1953, the Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has been serving the health care needs of the Dearborn community. Having a dedicated team of physicians, clinicians, nurses, and support personnel has always been a mainstay of the facility. It is through the ongoing backing of the community that programs and services offered through the hospital continue to evolve to care for the medical needs of individuals and families from throughout Dearborn and surrounding communities.

Chairman: Patrick A. Rugiero

Co-chairs: Donald Conn, M.D., Mary and Donald Kosch, Karen and Patrick Smithbauer, Madelyn Wisne

Committee members: Debra Guido-Allen, Rob Bovitz, Tina Braid, Jan and Jerry Fitzgerald,

Ghadi Ghorayeb, M.D., Susan and Raj Goswami, M.D., Marija Grahovac, M.D. and

Ian Lytle, M.D., Farah Hakim, Marni Hickey, Donna and Howard Inch, Amanda Kerr,

Mona Makki, Bethany Parish, Kathleen and Bob Rosowski, Susan Youngs, M.D.

Honorary committee members: Warren C. Evans, Wayne County Executive; Abdullah H. Hammoud, Mayor of Dearborn; Bill Bazzi, Mayor of Dearborn Heights