Annual Events & Fundraising Opportunities

In 2011, the Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation launched the first Borgess Tree of Love program in Cass County. Since then, the community donations to this campaign have assisted hundreds of low-income women without health insurance in receiving free mammograms and diagnostic mammography services at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital. Last year's campaign reached over $20,000 in total donations and was proudly supported by nearly 200 area donors

Every $8 donation to the Tree of Love campaign will help a woman receive a mammogram, as well as allow donors to honor or remember someone important in their lives. Every $80 donation will sponsor a mammogram for a woman and allow donors to honor or remember up to 10 people.

The 2022 Tree of Love campaign will begin in October and run through December. The annual tree lighting event will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Farr Park next to the hospital. This fundraising initiative supports women’s diagnostic mammography services throughout Ascension Borgess Health.

Don't miss out on the 19th annual Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation Golf Outing on Thursday, July 13, 2022 at Indian Lake Hills Golf Course in Eau Claire. In 2022 the event raised just over $30,000 toward the renovation of the Women’s Health Center at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with a shot gun start at 10:00 a.m. The registration fee of $100 per golfer includes 18-holes of golf, a cart, lunch, beverages, and prizes. Tee sponsorships begin at $200.

For more information contact Beth Cripe at (269) 783-3026 or beth.cripe@ascension.org.

The 2022 event raised just over $59,000 toward the renovation of the Women’s Health Center at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital. Next year's event will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Blackmond's Sesquicentennial Farm overlooking beautiful Indian Lake in Dowagiac. The event will showcase many local wineries and breweries. Tickets are $75 per person and include unlimited tastings, live entertainment, a souvenir wine glass and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets will be limited to 350 guests.

For ticket information contact: Beth Cripe at (269) 783-3026 or beth.cripe@ascension.org OR Tom Carlson at (269) 782-7788.