Why have just one golf outing this summer when we can have two?!?! We know some of our supporters on the west side of the state have said they’d love to make our August golf event in White Lake but it can be tough to make travel arrangements. Fortunately, we’ve got a solution! The Hero Foundation has partnered up with …
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Magnum 7 Fundraiser in Hamtramck – Sponsored by Blake’s Hard Cider and Stroh’s Brewing
For the seventh consecutive year the Magnum 7 Magnum P.I. themed party in Hamtramck will be held at Whiskey in the Jar in downtown Hamtramck. This year’s event is sponsored by Blake’s Hard Cider and Stroh’s Brewing. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Hero Foundation and The Wade Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please join us on August 16th at …
Join the Hive Yoga and Support the Hero Foundation in Ally July
Whether you’re already into yoga or looking to get started, the Hive Yoga has a class for you. For the whole month of July, the Hive Yoga is donating a portion of the cost of drop-in classes and membership purchases to local charity partners including the Hero Foundation! Through the end of the month purchase a monthly or quarterly membership …
Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
It’s not often you see the words “surviving” and “pancreatic cancer” in the same sentence. 14+ years ago, we watched my dad, at 52-years-old, fight the vicious disease with intensity. I never would’ve dreamed I would be here today interviewing him about his experience for Cancer Survivors Month. It was an honor and a privilege, dad. We love you so …
Guest Post: It’s Worth The Scar
If someone hadn’t told me, I would have had no idea that May was Melanoma Awareness Month. Athletes aren’t wearing specific colored gear, ribbons aren’t being tied around trees, porch lights aren’t changing color and I have yet to see the Melanoma Awareness lapel pin on anyone’s suit coat….but I should be aware. I should have been aware because while …
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Every cause has a month, but for several of us at the Hero Foundation, brain tumor awareness month hits very close to home. First, a quick note on brain tumors if you don’t know much about their prevalence in the United States: This year nearly 24,000 adults will be diagnosed with a brain tumor Nearly 4,000 children will also be …
April at Altitude Photos
Thank you so much for everyone who came out to support us during the month of April. The funds we were able to raise with your help will go towards easing the financial burden of Michigan families impacted by cancer. Here are a few photos from our pizza party on April 12th, with pizzas from our friends at Hungry Howie’s.