Thursday, July 21, 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation is pleased to announce Feldman Automotive Group will once again be the title sponsor of the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational, August 29 at the Detroit Golf Club.
The Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational is a unique celebrity golf event where every foursome enjoys an up-close and personal celebrity pairing. This partnership between Beaumont Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation will feature 50 national and local celebrities from the world of entertainment and professional sports.
The Invitational provides a full day of golf on the premier courses of the Detroit Golf Club, hospitality, and live auction of over-the-top experiences. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children's and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.
“We are looking forward to another million-dollar fundraising golf event that will host well-known celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports,” remarked Margaret Cooney Casey, president of the Beaumont Health Foundation. “Sponsors from last year’s event were thrilled with the celebrity pairings and were incredibly generous to support pediatric health programs and youth development initiatives. We are delighted that Mark Walberg, our title sponsor, Jay Feldman, and Beaumont’s partnership with Children’s Miracle Network continue to provide resources to grow this event supporting Beaumont Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.”
A snapshot of some of the participants joining Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Donnie, Robert, Paul and Jim include:
- Actors: Jamie Hector, Hisham Tawfiq
- Boxing Greats: Gerry Cooney, Micky Ward
- NBA Stars: Otis Birdsong, Chris Mullin, Isaiah Thomas
- NFL Star: Calvin Johnson
- NHL Stars: Coach Mike Keenan, Stefan Matteau, Jeremy Roenick
The complete field of celebrity golfers will be announced by August 15.
Support of the Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children’s provides life-saving services, vital pediatric equipment and funds for patient scholarships given to families unable to afford needed care. The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation will utilize funds to improve the quality of life for youth in Detroit, Boston and nationwide, by providing financial resources and community support to youth services.
In addition to the Feldman Automotive Group’s title sponsorship, the invitational has the support of several community and corporate leaders including lead presenting sponsor Quantum Ventures of Michigan; presenting sponsor Beaumont; and supporting sponsors the Celani Family Foundation, CIBC, Aaron and Carolynn Frankel Family Foundation, Mayde, Inc., ShiftDigital and US Signal.
A dedicated committee of community members is working to develop this fundraising event. Led by co-chairs Tom Celani, Nino Cutaro, Jay Feldman, Ken Noonan, Bob Skandalris, and Sam Yamin, the fundraising committee also includes these leaders: Dr. Daniel Arndt, John Fragomeni, Dennis Fegan, Melanie Fisher, Aaron & Carolynn Frankel, Dr. Kate Gowans, Melanie Hearsch, Lita Hoyer, Jim Oboyski, John Peetz, Patrick Rugiero, Alicia Scavona, Lori Sheridan, Richard Short, Jason & Alicia Strayhorn, Erica Surman, Jacqueline Thompson, Kevin Woods, and Larry Wu.
Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational
Monday, August 29 at 8:30 a.m.
Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Road, Detroit, MI