Proceeds will provide end-of-life care to patients and families
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (July 13, 2018) – The 30th Annual Fish Fry/Boil and Auction benefitting Hospice of Michigan will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Ludington Boat Club, located at 502 Lake St., off of S. Washington Ave. in Ludington, Michigan. Suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The menu features boiled salmon, fried Pollack, French fries and a tasty assortment of side dishes and homemade desserts. The day’s festivities include a quilt raffle featuring a handmade creation donated by the Country Quilters Club, along with live and silent auctions. Among the variety of auction items are ski passes to Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort and Crystal Mountain Resort, a fishing charter from Knot Hunting II Sportfishing Charters, a waterpark package to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Detroit Tigers memorabilia and much more.
“The Ludington Boat Club is honored to mark the 30th anniversary of our fish fry and auction supporting Hospice of Michigan’s crucial mission of providing comfort at the end of life” said Steve Leedham, Ludington Boat Club commodore. “We are proud to support such a great nonprofit, and proud of the wonderful support our guests have provided over the years.”
Since 1989, the Ludington Fish Fry/Boil and Auction has raised more than $317,000 for Hospice of Michigan.
To donate an auction item or for more event information, contact Michelle Gallagher at 231.527.0927, mgallagh@www.hom.org or Heather Volkema at 231.342.0795, hvolkema@www.hom.org.
About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, the nonprofit delivers the highest quality of care, raising more than $5 million each year to cover costs for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life. HOM also provides grief support and counseling, as well as caregiver education and support. A member of the NorthStar Care Community, HOM also provides palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Arbor Hospice. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve nearly 6,500 patients annually across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. For more information, call 888.247.5701.