EVENT LEADERSHIP
LUANNE THOMAS EWALD, MHA, FACHE, COO of University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
"University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is proud to be a partner with the March of Dimes to ensure that our mothers and babies have the best clinical outcomes and ongoing support. Our missions strategically align to emphasize the importance of advancing maternal and child health in our communities.
Kathy Donovan, MSN, NE-BC, CEO of DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan
"DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan and March of Dimes have a long standing relationship built on our shared commitment to ensuring every baby has a fighting chance to a healthy start to life. We are a proud partner with the March of Dimes as they continue their work to support lifesaving research; provide comfort and support to families in NICUs; and advocate for those who need us most, moms and babies."
PROTECT ALL MOMS AND BABIES
Each year, one woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes, and 1 in 10 babies is born preterm.
When you make a contribution, you’re standing up to protect every family throughout their pregnancies by eliminating health inequities, improving access to health care and ending preventable preterm birth and maternal death.
Together we can take on the critical issues facing families, fight for their health and make the country a more equitable place for everyone.
$5,000 GIFT
CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE
Your donation can help us address the unique needs of military families. In addition, your contribution can help host baby showers; at these get-togethers, families receive free pregnancy and health education; each mom gets a baby monitor, diapers, breastfeeding supplies, diaper bags, and more.
$2,500 GIFT
HONOR MOTHERHOOD
Your donation can support 50,000 families each year through our NICU initiatives, including the NICU Family Support program and the My NICU Baby App.
$1,000 GIFT
CLOSE THE HEALTH EQUITY GAP
Your donation can provide quality health care services to 2,000 uninsured and under-insured women each year through our mobile health units.
$500 GIFT
GIVE HOPE
Your donation can fund the NICU Online Education Series nationwide to support families and answer questions with NICU clinical staff specific to the pandemic.
To make a gift, please use this link: Donate to the mission here!
BECOME A SPONSOR
If you believe, like we do, that every baby deserves the best possible start, please become a sponsor. Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Signature Chefs events, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event.
By joining us you lead the way and inspire others while bringing our mission to life in Michigan. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. Please contact Beth Wellday at
[email protected] to discuss sponsorship opportunities or with any questions.
Presenting Sponsor $25,000
- Event marketing pieces feature “March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, presented by …. Company Name”
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in public relations and media efforts pertaining to the 2021 Signature Chefs Auction – where appropriate
- Opportunity to join Executive Leaders on the Southeast MI Signature Chefs Executive Leadership Team
- Opportunity to be featured as a Chef Sponsor or Fund the Mission Matching Company
- Logo/verbal/written recognition as Presenting Sponsor in promotional pieces and social media event publicity
- Event Invitations
- Event Live Program
- Event Website with link to company website
- Opportunity to speak during live/digital program
- Featured Mission Partner for prematurity awareness month in November
Platinum Sponsor $15,000
- Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in public relations and media efforts pertaining to the 2021 Signature Chefs Auction – where appropriate
- Opportunity to join Executive Leaders on the Southeast MI Signature Chefs Executive Leadership Team
- Opportunity to be featured as a Chef Sponsor
- Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in promotional pieces and social media event publicity
- Event Live Program
- Event Program Book
- Event Website
- Featured Mission Partner for prematurity awareness month in November
Gold Sponsor $10,000
- Opportunity to join Executive Leaders on the Southeast MI Signature Chefs Executive Leadership Team
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor in promotional pieces and social media event publicity
- Event Live Program
- Event Program Book
- Event Website
- Featured partner on social media networks throughout the year
Silver Sponsor $7,500
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in promotional pieces and social media event publicity
- Event Program
- Event Program Book
- Event Website
Bronze Sponsor $5,000
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in promotional pieces and social media event publicity.
- Event Program
- Event Program Book
- Event Website
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
