Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the annual Grosse Pointe Gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event will be held along the waterfront at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Guests are invited to join Grosse Pointe community leaders for a relaxed and inspiring evening benefitting heart and vascular and breast care initiatives at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital.
"This gathering is a great opportunity to support patient programs at our community hospital," said Ed Russell, event co-chair and host sponsor. "Health care is vital to all of us, and I strongly encourage others to join us for a fun evening that will help many."
In 2025, the event raised nearly $300,000 for the Grosse Pointe Spiritual Care Endowed Fund in Honor of Fr. Richard Bartoszek at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital.
Generous event co-chairs and host sponsors of the 2026 event include Darrene Baer, Jana and Steve Brownell, Mary Kay and Keith Crain, Mary Anne† and Gene Gargaro, Susan and George Haggarty, Marcia and Ed Russell, and Molly and Mark Valade.
In addition, a fundraising committee comprised of Grosse Pointe community leaders is helping to make this event a success and includes Anne and Christopher Blake, Fr. Rich Bartoszek, Susie and Lewis Cooper, Powell and Greg Corbett, Ilona and Brad Lukas, RN, Cheryl and Rob Kilpatrick, Anne and Paul Gryzenia, M.D., Lisa Vallee-Smith and Jeffrey Smith, Liz and J.P. Ottaway, Laura and John Peabody, Margaret Peabody, Robert Peabody, Jodie Rappe, M.D. and Brian Dimmer, M.D., Beth and Pete Rentschler, Betsy and Frank Schulte, and Nancy Susick, RN and Al Susick.
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital has earned national and statewide recognition in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ranking as the no. 10 best hospital in Michigan, highlighting the exceptional care provided by Corewell Health teams.
This will be a fun-filled night to meet community leaders and visit neighborhood friends. Sponsors and guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, strolling dinner, and live entertainment. Event tickets start at $300 and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and event registration, visit:CorewellHealth.org/GrossePointeGathering
The Grosse Pointe Gathering
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI48236
6 - 9 p.m.
†Deceased
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