I am so excited to announce that on March 31st I will take part in the first Ann Arbor Walk4Kids! As hostess for this event - I encourage your get out your walking shoes and join us for a 5k "stroll" through Downtown Ann Arbor as we raise money for some of our favorite children's charities - The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital!

Please consider making a donation to benefit these outstanding charities and the work they do to improve the quality of life for Michigan Children. Please visit my fundraising page and make a donation with your major credit card.

Rather get out in the fresh spring air and walk with us? Great! Click here to sign up today!

A little more about the benefiting agencies . . .

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants wishes to the children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The children and their families are given the opportunity to focus on an uplifting, special event-a wish come true- in the midst of their serious health battles. A wish brings bright smiles not only to the child, family and friends, but also to everyone involved-volunteers, contributors, medical professionals and community supporters. Founded in 1984, the make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan has fulfilled nearly 5,000 wishes in our Michigan community, with almost 400 wishes granted each year.

The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to the conquest of cancer through innovation and collaboration. The UM Cancer Center works with world class physicians and scientists who share information and discoveries, making the UM Cancer Center the largest pediatric oncology research effort in Michigan. The UM Cancer Center has developed a specially designed Child and Family Life program that supports families whose children who are undergoing treatment for cancer or blood disorders.

The Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor provides a “home away from home” for families of children experiencing a serious illness or injury, requiring hospitalization or treatment on an outpatient basis. While at the House families find nutritious home cooked meals provided by generous community volunteers, a comfortable place to sleep, computer resources to stay in touch with family and friends, television and game rooms in which to relax and unwind, support and understanding from staff, volunteers, and especially from each other. Families are charged a nominal fee but no one is turned away if unable to pay. Since 1985, more than 12,000 families have stayed at the House to be minutes away from their hospitalized children when they are most needed.

The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital has been providing leadership in children’s healthcare for over 150 years. In 1921, UM established a separate children’s ward, one of the first units of its kind in the country. Pediatric care at the University grew rapidly. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation responded to the need and their gift helped to construct the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, which opened in 1969. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive, specialized services for sick and injured children from around the world