New $20 million gift to support Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan
We’re thrilled to announce that business leader and long-time Corewell Health supporter Stuart Blanck has made a new $20 million commitment to support Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, bringing his total giving to more than $41 million.
To celebrate Stuart’s extraordinary generosity, the new care center currently under construction across from the Royal Oak hospital will be named the Corewell Health Stuart, Lorraine and Martin Blanck Care Center. The name honors Stuart’s parents, Lorraine and Martin, who helped inspire his generosity and lifelong commitment to helping others.
This is Stuart’s second game-changing gift to Corewell Health. In 2019, he gave $21 million to support what’s now known as the Stuart H. Blanck Emergency Center at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. This new gift brings Stuart’s total giving to more than $41 million.
He added, “This health system provides the best care for so many people each year. They cared for my mother and father, and it meant so much to my entire family. I want other people to experience that same compassion and level of excellence that we did.”
Tina Freese Decker, our president and CEO of Corewell Health said, “Stuart is a remarkable person,” said Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health. “When I asked him about why he gives, his answer was both genuine and inspiring, simply saying that he wants to give back to his community to make a difference for others. I deeply appreciate his strong desire to ensure we can serve our community well and deliver on all elements of our vision.”
Corewell Health East President Lamont M. Yoder, RN, added, “Stuart has been an incredible partner as we work together to improve health and change lives in our local communities. We are deeply grateful and profoundly honored to be the recipients of Stuart’s extraordinary gift. His investment will make a lasting difference for our patients and our region.”
As a nonprofit health system, it has always been about Corewell Health and the community working together to advance our mission around patient care. The Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan works with philanthropic leaders like Stuart, organizations and donors at every level to raise more than $30 million each year to invest in everything from new patient care programs and advanced technologies to continuing education and groundbreaking research.
This extraordinary new gift not only reflects Stuart Blanck’s own incredible generosity, it also serves as a testament to the exceptional care our Corewell Health teams provide to patients and families each day. With the support of people like Stuart and the incredible talent of our care teams, there is nothing we can’t accomplish together on behalf of the communities we serve.