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The July edition of our eNews is full of wonderful stories of generosity! Learn how the O'Leary Family Foundation has left an important legacy with their annual fundraiser. We also share the success of our annual Little Help, Big Difference employee giving campaign. We wrap this edition with gratitude for our friends at Lake Michigan Credit Union, whose employee and member campaign raised funds for Bronson Children's Hospital.

Enjoy!

Liz Semaan
Executive Director
O'Leary Foundation Raises Funds for Specialized Care
Pictured L-R: Kevin O'Leary, OLF; Kendra Knecht, OLF; Mary Knecht, OLF; Heather Oestrike Schripsema, major gift officer, Bronson Health Foundation; Debra Smith, OLF
The O'Leary Family Foundation (OLF) has generously supported Bronson’s Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program over the last three years with their annual "A Night Out with Muriel & Bob" fundraiser. Bronson’s AIM program provides specialized medical care for patients who have been diagnosed with a serious, chronic medical condition. This customized support is designed to ease pain and provide comfort with an extra level of support for patients and their families. This year, the fundraiser was held virtually as an online auction and raised $6,200 for the AIM program, bringing the total raised over three years to $22,700!
 
Colleen O'Leary Mills, grants chair of the O'Leary Foundation shared, "We are proud to support this program and all it does to support quality of life for individuals and families in our community."
Lake Michigan Credit Union "Bands Together"
Pictured L-R: Matt Cook, vice president of community relations, LMCU; Jennifer Evans, branch manager, LMCU; Connie Edgley, branch manager, LMCU; Bill Manns, president and CEO, Bronson Healthcare; Liz Semaan, Bronson Health Foundation
Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) hosted its annual "Band Together" campaign to support Bronson Children's Hospital. Throughout the month of May, local branches in southwest Michigan and their members collected donations to benefit Bronson’s Child Life Program. We are incredibly grateful for the donation of $3,600 and LMCU’s continued partnership with Bronson.
 
“We are so grateful for the ongoing generosity and support of our members, community, and staff during this annual campaign, says Alexis Reame, LMCU community relations manager. The funds raised support our hospital partners’ pediatric programs that are focused on providing the best care to our communities’ little heroes and their families. Banding together for kids’ care in our local communities is something that touches all of us in some way and we are fortunate to have this annual campaign receive so much member support.”
Bronson Employee Campaign Makes A Big Difference
Bronson's Little Help, Big Difference employee giving campaign ended July 2. During this six week annual campaign, employees donated nearly $170,000 to support Bronson projects, programs and services.

Little Help, Big Difference is a wonderful reflection of the generous spirit of Bronson employees and the continued difference they make in the lives of our community members, patients, families and fellow co-workers.

We continue to be humbled by the incredible work and generosity our employees display every day.
Register for Bronson Children's Hospital Virtual Run & Walk
The annual Bronson Children’s Hospital Run & Walk presented by Mall City Mechanical, is staying virtual for one more year! Whether you choose to run, walk, fundraise or donate - you’ll be supporting children’s health in our community.

Get your family, join your friends (safely of course) and get ready for this year’s event! You’ll get to decide what day you want to run or walk a 5K or 1 mile course, anytime between September 17 and September 26. If you are not interested in participating in the actual run or walk, you can still get involved and show your support by making a donation to a team, individual or the overall event.

There will be fun challenges and prizes and everyone who registers to participate will receive a medal, t-shirt and bib!