FLINT – The Hurley Foundation and Financial Plus Credit Union announced, during an October 2017 press conference, that the 2017 Pink Night Palooza event raised $130,784.14 for Hurley’s Breast Health Navigation Fund.
Several sponsors presented checks at the press conference, including Halo Burger, Dr. Wax Orthodontics, Wade Pyles with Berkshire Hathaway on behalf of Puzzlers Pub. Other significant mini-fundraisers included Grand Blanc Huntsman Club and Instalube.
“Halo Burger has been a tradition for families throughout Genesee County since 1923. At this special time of year, our hearts go out to our neighbors who are struggling with cancer. Together with Halo Burger’s amazing customers, we are honored once again to support Hurley’s Breast Health Navigation Fund. Hurley’s work is truly remarkable, and we are proud to support it,” said Amanda Richie (Halo Country, LLC).
“Financial Plus and Hurley both share a vision to host events that would raise money to help local men and women fight against Breast Cancer. We are proud the money raised from Pink Night Palooza stays local and impacts many people within our community,” said Kristen Brisbin, Public Relations Specialist of Financial Plus Credit Union
“The effort by all our great sponsors was tremendous,” said Marsha Schmit, RN, BSN, CBCN, Hurley’s Breast Health Navigator. “We just want to thank everyone for all their time and generous donations to support our Breast Health Navigator Fund. All the money raised will go directly to support those with Breast Cancer and their families. This really makes a huge difference.”
Hurley’s Breast Cancer Navigation Program is a free service to assist breast cancer patients through the often-lengthy process of testing, treatment and recovery – it also helps cover costs associated with mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs. Hurley was the first in Genesee County to have a certified Breast Health Nurse Navigator.
The 2018 Pink Night Palooza will take place on October 4 at Holiday Inn Gateway Centre. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Elizabeth Wenstrom-Williams with the Hurley Foundation at 810.262.7005, or ewillia4@hurleymc.com.
Hurley Medical Center is a 443-bed premier public teaching hospital located in the heart of Genesee County, Michigan. As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Center, and the highest level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Genesee County, Hurley is a recognized leader in clinical care and education, maintaining affiliations with Michigan State University, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan-Flint, Children’s Hospital of Michigan DMC, Mott Community College and Henry Ford Health System. Founded in 1908, Hurley provides patient care for more than 100,000 people annually.
Financial Plus Credit Union is a Flint-based, member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving over 55,000 members in 34 counties in Michigan. Financial Plus Credit Union operates through seven conveniently located offices in Flint, Swartz Creek, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Howell, Saginaw, and the rest of the Tri-City area. For more information, visit myfpcu.com.
