Children's Health Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 28, 2015

Contact: Leslie Fleming, Director of Communications and Annual Giving

313-745-1933

Leslie.Fleming@chmfoundation.org

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation and the Detroit Tigers Partner for Children’s Health Day on June 16th

Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) Foundation is teaming up with the Detroit Tigers to present the 13th Annual Children’s Health Day at the Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds game Tuesday, June 16 at 7:08 p.m. at Comerica Park. Children’s Health Day provides an opportunity for a group of Children’s Hospital of Michigan patients and their families to enjoy a Tigers game.

Bright Side Dental will partner with the CHM Foundation to send 250 deserving Children’s Hospital of Michigan patients and family members to the June 16th game. Addison Eatery of Detroit is also helping to support this event.

“We are so happy to help out with this amazing event! We can’t wait to see the smiling faces of those lucky patients and their families,” said Abe Gershonowicz, D.D.S., CEO, Bright Side Dental, which operates nine dental offices in metro Detroit.

“We’re excited that Bright Side Dental is stepping up to the plate and supporting pediatric health on Children’s Health Day,” said Tony Werner, CHM Foundation president and chief executive officer. “Our collective efforts give kids more days to play, nights to dream and more time to just be kids.”

Tigers fans and CHM Foundation supporters have three ticket package options ranging from $31 to $41 per ticket. Each ticket purchase includes a special Children’s Health Day t-shirt and a $5 donation to CHM Foundation. Visit www.tigers.com/chmf for ticket information:

Children’s Health Day focuses on the important of injury prevention for children and their families. Kiosks throughout Comerica Park will provide summertime safety tips, hand sanitizer and information about CHM Foundation, while supplies last.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation

Established in 2003, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health and healthcare of the children of Michigan. This is accomplished through philanthropic support for pediatric medical education, research, and community benefit programs. The Foundation granted more than $6 million in 2013 for vital pediatric health initiatives. The Foundation is an independent public charity governed by a community board of 27 directors, and is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Learn more at www.chmfoundation.org.