University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Foundation Women Working Wonders (W3) is organizing a new event called Boots & Bling! This event will feature a glamorous western theme and activities such as line dancing, an auction, casino games, and live music.
Donations will benefit cancer care at UM Health-Sparrow and additional W3 initiatives and endowments. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to contribute, you can donate online or mail a check to:
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Foundation
1322 E Michigan Ave, Suite 204
Lansing, MI 48912
(please make payable to University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Foundation)
Getting There
When traveling to The Venue, keep in mind that it is located at the Lansing Mall. If using a GPS, type in "The Venue by Eleven 11 Events" and it will take you to the main entrance of The Venue. If you type in the full address, it will take you to the main entrance of the mall. The Venue is located at the far Northeast corner of the mall.
Live Auction Items
Whole Hog - Jessica Artibee Agency Farm Bureau Insurance
1/2 Beef Cow - Jessica Artibee Agency Farm Bureau Insurance
Pig Table - Italcasa Design and MOOOI
Art Piece - Craig Mitchell Smith
Baronette Renaissance Detroit/Novi 2 night stay with car of choice from Serra Auto - Steve Wickens
Dinner for 8 at Harper House with guided tour - Brian Huggler & Ken Ross
2 night stay in Chicago with airfare and CityPass - Relax Travel/Jessica Dietrich & Capital Region International Airport
Executive Bus to A2 Art - Kellie Dean
Rocco's Taste of Italy Dinner for 8 - Rocco
Gold & Diamond Bracelet - Jewelry Doctor
What to Wear
Get ready to kick up your heels and shine at Boots & Bling! Whether you're after a casual cowboy look or some glitzy accessories, Boot Barn Lansing has got you covered. Swing by, mention "Boots & Bling," and snag 15% off your purchase. Let's put on our boots, add some bling, and have a blast!
Founded in 2002 by Lansing entrepreneur Virginia Hilbert, the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Foundation’s Women Working Wonders (W3) Committee works tirelessly to support the physical and psychological health of women in mid-Michigan. The committee is comprised of more than 35 professional women from the Greater Lansing area. With the generous support of our community, W3 has raised nearly $5 million for initiatives that advance women’s health.
Thanks to community philanthropy, W3 supported/funded projects include:
A $250,000 MicroSelection HDR V2 that reduces radiation treatment for Patients
A state-of-the-art stereotactic breast biopsy machine for UM Health-Sparrow’s Radiology Department.
A dedicated room for the compassionate treatment of sexual assault victims.
A Transition-to-Hospice Program that helps terminally ill Patients and their families ease into end-of-life care.
An Infant Bereavement Program for the heartbreaking times when parents lose a newborn.
Pocket-sized cards outlining symptoms of heart disease and stroke specific to women, created and distributed throughout the region.
A comfortable (and comforting) family lounge in UM Health-Sparrow’s Neurosciences Center.
Softer, more comfortable examination gowns for women undergoing mammograms at Sparrow.
A lactation clinic at UM Health-Sparrow to assist mothers who may have challenges breastfeeding their new babies.
The creation of the Deb Atkinson W3 Endowment
A $1 million pledge to UM Health-Sparrow's Herbert-Herman Cancer Center
Event Timeline
6 p.m.
Live music, line dancing, bourbon tasting, jewelry raffle, caricatures, silent auction, food, & drinks
6:30 p.m.
Casino opens
7:30 p.m.
Short program
7:45 p.m.
Live auction
8:15 p.m.
Dessert & snacks
9 p.m.
Silent auction ends & jewelry raffle winners announced
9:30 p.m.
Casino closes & auction checkout begins
10 p.m.
Event ends
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Cindy Watters, Senior Corporate Giving Officer, at 517-364-3619 or email cynthia.watters@umhsparrow.org.
