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Vision & Victories

Name: Vision & Victories
Start: 2026-11-13T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-13T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Michigan History Center

Registration ends Monday, 11/02/2026 11:59pm EDT

Michigan History Center

Michigan History Center
702 W Kalamazoo St,
Lansing, Michigan 48915
United States

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Friday, 11/13/2026
6:00pm EDT - 10:00pm EDT

Add to Calendar 11/13/2026 06:00:00 PM 11/13/2026 10:00:00 PM America/New_York Vision & Victories Join University of Michigan Health-Sparrow for something bold, fresh, and built for the future. Introducing: Vision & Victories. This new event will highlight visions for the future at UofM Health-Sparrow and accomplishments over the past year. Enjoy live music, Michigan-inspired dishes, and interactive activities at the iconic Michigan History Center, setting the stage for an immersive experience unlike any other. Hear from Michigan Medicine and U-M Health Regional Network leadership, and an inspiring keynote speaker and former Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple, as we share insights on our transformative new initiative: establishing a new behavioral health hospital in Lansing. This incredible project will bring critical, life-saving care where it’s needed most: close to home. Vision & Victories is more than a night - it’s a movement. Join us for an event that promises to be both memorable and meaningful as we come together to champion one of our region’s most urgent needs – access to behavioral health services. Michigan History Center 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, Michigan 48915

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Join University of Michigan Health-Sparrow for something bold, fresh, and built for the future. Introducing: Vision & Victories.

This new event will highlight visions for the future at UofM Health-Sparrow and accomplishments over the past year. Enjoy live music, Michigan-inspired dishes, and interactive activities at the iconic Michigan History Center, setting the stage for an immersive experience unlike any other.

Hear from Michigan Medicine and U-M Health Regional Network leadership, and an inspiring keynote speaker and former Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple, as we share insights on our transformative new initiative: establishing a new behavioral health hospital in Lansing. This incredible project will bring critical, life-saving care where it’s needed most: close to home.

Vision & Victories is more than a night - it’s a movement. Join us for an event that promises to be both memorable and meaningful as we come together to champion one of our region’s most urgent needs – access to behavioral health services.

Join University of Michigan Health-Sparrow for something bold, fresh, and built for the future. Introducing: Vision & Victories.

Eric Hipple is a former NFL quarterback whose decade-long career with the Detroit Lions made him a fan favorite and team leader. A Utah State Hall of Famer, Hipple set a college record, throwing for over 6,000 yards and 34 touchdowns before the Lions drafted him in 1980. With Detroit, Hipple led his team to two playoff appearances and a divisional championship, earning 1981 Lions Most Valuable Player and securing a spot among the franchise’s top five all-time passers.

But Hipple’s story didn’t end on the field. In the face of profound personal tragedy—after losing his 15-year-old son Jeff to suicide in 2000—Hipple transformed his grief into a powerful mission: to break the silence and stigma around mental health. He became a nationally recognized advocate, keynote speaker, and educator, delivering mental fitness training to corporations, the military, law enforcement, schools, and communities worldwide. His message of hope, resilience, and action has inspired thousands.

Hipple’s impact has earned widespread recognition, including the University of Michigan’s Neubacher Award, the Detroit Lions Courage House Award, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Lifesaver Achievement Award. He has co-authored pioneering research on depression among retired athletes and authored the acclaimed book, “Real Men Do Cry,” which received a Presidential Award.

A tireless champion of a more inclusive and intersectional approach to mental health, Hipple currently serves as an ambassador for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, consults for the Mental Health Foundation of Western Michigan, and serves as a board officer for VetLife Foundation. His journey from NFL quarterback to mental health advocate shows the power of turning adversity into hope and lasting change.