Women’s Health Care Classic returns June 22

Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce that registration is open to participate in the June 22 Women’s Health Care Classic. Karen Wilson Smithbauer and Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Assoc., PC are the title sponsors of this the fundraising event hosted at the Dearborn Country Club. Event proceeds benefit important women’s health care services at Corewell Health hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne.

The outing offers 18-hole mixed tournament play for men and women in the morning and 9-hole women-only play in the afternoon. In addition, golf is complemented by food and refreshments, contests, golfer gifts, golf clinic, awards ceremony, and cocktail reception.

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“I encourage all to gather to join us at this event,” said Novi resident Donald Conn, M.D., event co-chair, Corewell Health physician, and past president of title sponsor Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Associates, PC. “It is a fantastic way to enjoy a fun day together and feel good about your support of important health services for women. As a physician, I see first-hand the impact these funds have on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient wellbeing and am grateful to all that support these initiatives.”

Over the past 33 years, the Women’s Health Care Classic has advanced important women’s programs – from leading-edge medical equipment to scholarships for uninsured and underinsured women in need of breast care services. Specific support is given for transportation to and from appointments, wigs and head coverings, educational materials, facility renovations and updates, endowments for continuing care giver education and a nurse navigator program.

“As a breast cancer survivor, I understand the difficult journey this disease presents,” said Grosse Ile resident Karen Wilson Smithbauer, event co-chair and title sponsor. “I continue to sponsor this event and other women’s health care initiatives so enhancements to diagnostic equipment, treatments, and patient support programs keep moving forward. Doing so allows us to experience the best possible outcomes when faced with difficult situations. We all benefit when health care in our community has the latest tools and programs possible to support our needs.”

A fundraising committee of community leaders helps to make this event a success. In addition to co-chairs Dr. Donald Conn and Karen Wilson Smithbauer, the 2026 committee includes: Christopher DeAngelis, M.D., Kristine Donahue, RN, Jan Fitzgerald, Chris Flores, Nancy Gray, Debbie Guido-Allen, RN, Donna Inch, Mary Kosch, Bethany Parish, and Robert Rosowski, Steve Witkowski, and Bob Zakar.

Women’s Health Care Classic

Monday, June 22, 2026

7 a.m. Morning registration

8 a.m. Tee time, 18-hole play (mixed pairings)

1:30 p.m. Afternoon registration, golf clinic

3 p.m. Tee time, 9 -hole play (women only)

Dearborn Country Club, 800 N Military St, Dearborn, MI 48124

For registration/sponsorships visit CorewellHealth.org/WomensHealthCareClassic or contact Kate Kesner at 947.522.0092 or Kathryn.kesner@corewellhealth.org

For more information about women’s health care services at Corewell Health visit: corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/womens-health