Dr. Rakesh Suri pioneers new robotic heart surgery
On July 14, Dr. Rakesh Suri, regional director of Cardiac Surgery Robotics and Innovation at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, performed the world’s first single-port robotic mitral valve repair.

Karen Smithbauer’s legacy of hope: transforming breast cancer care through early detection and education
For patients facing the uncertainty of a possible breast cancer diagnosis, access to advanced imaging technology, timely appointments and compassionate care can make all the difference. Thanks to Karen Smithbauer’s recent gift of $550,000 to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, patients in the Downriver communities will benefit from enhanced breast imaging capabilities designed to support earlier detection and diagnosis.

Children’s Miracle Network funding advances care for kids across Southeast Michigan
Since 1988, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) has partnered with Corewell Health Children’s to fund innovative programs and services that improve care for children and families across Southeast Michigan. Thanks to the generosity of CMN donors and supporters, the latest round of funding will benefit more than 60 pediatric programs across Corewell Health’s eight Southeast Michigan hospitals and numerous outpatient sites throughout the region.

Annual fund donors: investing in pediatric care
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive. At Corewell Health Children’s, more than 200,000 children receive pediatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care each year. The support of annual fund donors helps ensure our specialized pediatric teams can meet the unique needs of these young patients while advancing life-changing programs that bring hope, healing, and comfort to families across our region. Here, we share the story of Levi, one of these patients:

Women’s Health Care Classic raises nearly $300,000 to support breast care services
More than 250 golfers, sponsors, volunteers and community supporters gathered this summer for the annual Women’s Health Care Classic, raising nearly $300,000 to support women’s health services at Corewell Health hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne.

2026 Drive for Life Invitational raises more than$385,000 for breast cancer care
On a warm July day at the Franklin Hills Country Club, more than 200 golfers, guests, sponsors and volunteers gathered for the 2026 Drive for Life Invitational in support of patients and families facing cancer.

Educational event explores power of integrative and lifestyle medicine
This past July, more than 30 guests gathered for an intimate look at how integrative and lifestyle medicine is helping patients and community members take meaningful steps toward better health. The special educational event was offered in tandem with the 2026 Drive for Life Invitational event, held at the Franklin Hills Country Club.

Walk for Miracles superheroes raise more than $110,000 for Corewell Health Children’s
More than 2,000 supporters laced up their walking shoes and gathered at the Detroit Zoo on Aug. 22 for Corewell Health’s annual Children’s Miracle Network Walk for Miracles, raising more than $110,000 to support pediatric programs, services, equipment and scholarships for children and families in need at Corewell Health Children’s.

Night of Giving raises more than $520,000 to support pediatric prosthetics program partnership
On Monday, August 31, more than 75 guests gathered at Bella Piatti in Birmingham for Night of Giving. This year’s event, which was sponsored by Dana, TI Automotive, and Tenneco, was created by Nino and Liz Cutraro. The event raised more that $520,000 to support children and families through three remarkable organizations: Corewell Health Children’s, Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit, and the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Grammichele, Italy.

Join us for events that make a difference!
As summer gives way to fall, the Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan is looking forward to bringing supporters together at events that celebrate innovation, inspire generosity and strengthen our communities..