Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation Holds Donor Appreciation Party As One of Eight NAIAS Charity Preview Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leslie Fleming, Director of Communications and Annual Giving

313-745-1933

Leslie.Fleming@chmfoundation.org

DETROIT - December 14, 2015 Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation (CHMF) is one of eight recipients of funds raised at the 2016 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview on January 15, 2016 at Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center in Detroit. Ticket buyers will help support the advancement of the health of Michigan’s children.

In appreciation of its donors, CHMF is holding Big Shots, Little Stars, a VIP reception and afterglow celebration before and after the Charity Preview is at MGM Grand Detroit Casino & Hotel. Those purchasing Charity Preview tickets are eligible to attend this VIP reception and afterglow by purchasing tickets for the Big Shots, Little Stars party.

2016 Big Shots, Little Stars co-chairs are Matt & Jodi Friedman, Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications; Larry Gold & Pam Scott, Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Keith and Gretchen Pretty, Northwood University. Matt Friedman is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation.

“This team of co-chairs shares a commitment to the children of Michigan,” said Matt Friedman. “The funds raised via Charity Preview will give kids more days to dream, more nights to play and more time to just be kids.”

“I also want to thank the local businesses that have come out in force as sponsors of Big Shots, Little Stars: Barton Malow and Brinker Construction; Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan; Microsoft Store at Somerset Collection, RDM Associates, MGM Grand Detroit, Jaguar of Troy, Lakeside and Novi and Phoenix Innovate,” Friedman said, “Their involvement helps the Foundation fulfill its mission to improve the health of children in Michigan through pediatric research, education and community benefit programs.”

“Charity Preview is one of the largest charity events in America,” said Tony Werner, CHMF president and CEO, “we are so thankful to DADA for holding this event and for all the people who show their support for children.”

For NAIAS Charity Preview tickets, visit charitypreview.com. You must be a Charity Preview ticket holder to purchase Big Shots, Little Stars afterglow tickets. Visit CHMFoundation.org for more information.