Monday, April 10, 2023
On June 12, 2023, Karen Wilson Smithbauer and Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Assoc., PC will host the Women’s Health Care Classic. During the past 30 years, this event has raised more than $7 million to benefit women’s health care services at Corewell Health (the new name for Beaumont Health) hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne. In 2022, this event raised more than $270,000 to support women’s services.
The Women’s Health Care Classic is a two-course event with a women’s-only tournament at Dearborn Country Club and a mixed tournament (men and women) at TPC Michigan. The event provides an opportunity for women and men from across southeastern Michigan to enjoy a day of golf on one of two premier, private courses.
Highlights of the day include breakfast, pro shop shopping experience, lunch, cocktail reception and strolling dinner, contests, and awards.
“I have participated in the Women’s Health Care Classic for many years - both as a sponsor and a player,” said Novi resident Dr. Donald Conn, president of title sponsor Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Associates, PC and honorary co-chair. “I know firsthand the vital support funds raised at this event give to hundreds of women each year. I encourage others to join us for a fun afternoon that helps so many.”
Monies raised from this event help to finance more than 80 women’s services - from advanced medical equipment to scholarships for uninsured and underinsured women so they may receive breast care services. Specific support is given for transportation to and from appointments, wigs & head coverings, educational materials, facility renovations and updates, endowments for continuing care giver education and a nurse navigator program.
“I am a 20-year breast cancer survivor, so I feel strongly about helping other women navigate through their difficult journey of breast cancer,” said Grosse Ile resident Karen Wilson Smithbauer, title sponsor and honorary co-chair. “By providing the newest technologies and equipment, we can have early detection of breast cancer with the nurse navigators providing guidance through every step of the way.”
Women’s Health Care Classic
Monday, June 12, 2023
8:30 a.m. registration
Dearborn Country Club (women only), 800 N Military St, Dearborn, MI 48124
TPC Michigan (men and women), 1 Nicklaus Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120
Registration/Sponsorships: Beaumont.org/giving/events
2023 Women’s Health Care Classic Fundraising Committee HONARY CO-CHAIRS: Donald Conn, MD and Karen Wilson Smithbauer COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Rob Bovitz, Kristine Donahue, RN, Jan Fitzgerald, Debbie Guido-Allen, RN, Donna Inch, Mary Kosch, Bethany Parish, Chris Pence, Kevin Price, Bob Rosowski and Bob Zakar.