VITA REDITA GALA DINNER AND AUCTION on October 30, 2010
The Vita Redita is Ann Arbor's most elegant night out on the town each year. The Vita Redita will be at the Fox Hills Country Club in Plymouth on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Gourmet food, an extensive silent auction, and a fresh and entertaining live auction make this one of Ann Arbor's best-attended events. Olympic Bronze Medal winner Chris Klug will be our keynote speaker. Tickets are $175 per person, which includes valet parking, a strolling dinner, and an open bar.

THE BIG HOUSE HEART RUN on October 3, 2010
The Big House Heart Run will take place at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. This will include a 10K, a 5K or a 1 mile run/walk. This is the first year we will have a Transplant Center Team. Register yourself EARLY to run or walk at The Big House Heart Run. Join Transplant Team to get a team shirt and help raise donations for transplant. Strollers and wheelchair athletes are welcome.

13th Annual MOTTEP LIFE Walk, Saturday, July 24, 2010
Gift of Life MOTTEP is a non-profit, educational program dedicated to extending and improving the lives of people in our community. It promotes awareness about the critical need for organ and tissue donation, encourages healthy living and helps eliminate ethnic health disparities.

The U-M transplant center is a proud sponsor of the 13th Annual MOTTEP LIFE Walk.

GOLF on June 27, 2010
Golfers will enjoy the opportunity to meet the host of this year's event: Dan O'Halloran, NHL referee. Our Camp Michitanki Golf Classic, a favorite of golfers. The event will be on the Golden Fox course at Fox Hills of Plymouth, Michigan. This is a first-class event that draws golfers back year after year. The scramble format allows golfers of all abilities to come and enjoy the day on a pristine championship course. Registration includes lunch, golf with cart, dinner, beverages all day, driving range privileges, logo memento gifts, and more. All proceeds benefit our Camp Michitanki, sending transplant recipient children to summer camp this August, 2010. There are many opportunities for sponsorships of this event. Individual golfer registration is only $150, which includes golf, lunch, dinner & open bar. Non-golfers are welcome to come for the dinner and auction for only $50.

DINNER on June 15, 2010
Would you enjoy seeing your doctor serve dinner to you? Join us on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor. Chef Alex Young is creating a special menu for the evening. In 2009 our waiters were all transplant surgeons. This year we anticipate physician waiters from the surgery, medicine and pediatric teams. The cost is $85 per adult or $100 per adult if you wish to have wine. The cost for children is $40.

GOLF on May 1, 2010
The Northern Michigan Transplant Golf Tournament returns to the Pinecroft Golf Plantation in Beulah, Michigan on May 1, 2010. Scheduled tee times start early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Enjoy 18 holes of golf including cart and lunch for just $40 per person. The hilltop golf course for this event offers incredible scenic views making this an enjoyable kick off for the Michigan golf season.

BOWLING on April 24, 2010
Bowling for Camp Michitanki. Bowlers will enjoy 3 games of bowling plus all-you-can-eat pizza, pop and salad for $25 per person ($15 for children 12 and under). Bowling shoe rental is also included. There will be optional competition for cash prizes. Teams of four may pay an additional $100 at the door to participate in the competitive bowling event. Cash prizes will be determined based on the number of teams that enter. Early registration is strongly suggested for this event.

VITA REDITA GALA DINNER AND AUCTION on November 14, 2009
The Vita Redita is Ann Arbor's most elegant night out on the town each year. Thanks to the success of this event, we are looking forward to moving to a new, larger venue in 2009. The Vita Redita will be at the Fox Hills Conference Center in Plymouth on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Gourmet food, an extensive silent auction, and a fresh and entertaining live auction make this one of Ann Arbor's best-attended events. Tickets are $175 per person, which includes valet parking, a strolling dinner, and an open bar.

For more information about any of our events, please contact the Transplant Center Events Office at 734-936-3460.

GOLF on June 28, 2009
Hockey fans and golfers alike will enjoy the opportunity to meet the hosts of this year's event: Ken Daniels, the television voice of the Detroit Red Wings, and Dan O'Halloran, NHL referee. Our Camp Michitanki Golf Classic, a favorite of golfers, is moving to a new location in 2009. The event will be on the Golden Fox course at Fox Hills of Plymouth, Michigan. This is a first-class event that draws golfers back year after year. The scramble format allows golfers of all abilities to come and enjoy the day on a pristine championship course. Registration includes lunch, golf with cart, dinner, beverages all day, driving range privileges, logo memento gifts, and more. All proceeds benefit our Camp Michitanki, sending transplant recipient children to summer camp this August, 2009. There are many opportunities for sponsorships of this event, and individual golfer registration is only $150. Non-golfers are welcome to come for the dinner and auction for only $50.

DINNER on June 16, 2009
Would you enjoy seeing your doctor serve dinner to you? Join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor. Chef Alex Young is creating a special menu for the evening. In 2008 our waiters were all transplant surgeons. This year they will be transplant medicine doctors including Dr. Samaniego, Dr. Fontana, Dr. Leichtman, Dr. Aaronson, Dr. Marrero, Dr. Dyke and Dr. Chan. The cost is $85 per person ($65 tax deductible).

GOLF on May 2, 2009
The Northern Michigan Transplant Golf Tournament returns to the Pinecroft Golf Plantation in Benzonia, Michigan on May 2, 2009. Scheduled tee times start early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Enjoy 18 holes of golf including cart and lunch for just $40 per person. The hilltop golf course for this event offers incredible scenic views making this an enjoyable kick off for the Michigan golf season.

BOWLING on April 18, 2009
Bowling for Camp Michitanki is moving to a new location in 2009. Bowlers will enjoy 3 games of bowling plus all-you-can-eat pizza, pop and salad for $25 per person ($15 for children 12 and under). Bowling shoe rental is also included. New this year is an optional competition for cash prizes. Teams of four may pay an additional $100 at the door to participate in the competitive bowling event. Cash prizes will be determined based on the number of teams that enter. Early registration is strongly suggested for this event. Register online at www.firstgiving.com/michigantransplant. Bowlers may register at the door if space is available.

Whole Foods Market 5% Donation Day on April 2, 2009
The Whole Foods Market selects four causes to support each year with a 5% Donation Day. The Transplant Center is fortunate to be the recipient of the 5% Day at the Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2009. We will have staff and volunteers on site to promote organ and tissue donation as well as to provide education about our Transplant Center. Five percent (5%) of the day's sales will be donated to the Transplant Center, so please consider stopping by to do your shopping!