2023 Cornette Ball

Nearly 600 people gathered for the 29th Annual Ascension St. Mary’s Foundation Cornette Ball that honored Samuel J. Shaheen, MD, FACS, as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Spirit of St. Vincent Award. The award is presented annually to a highly respected physician who has rendered long and noteworthy service to the Great Lakes Bay community. Hospital leaders and medical colleagues recognized Dr. Shaheen as a servant leader, healthcare advocate and business leader among the largest number of guests to date.

This year’s Cornette Ball raised more than $340,000, with proceeds supporting the addition of 4K imaging technology in the operating rooms at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. The $1.2 million system provides over 8 million pixels of an image, giving surgeons and staff better clarity to diagnose and provide the best surgical care to patients.

Since its inception, the Cornette Ball has raised more than $3.4 million, which has supported the purchase of advanced technology and equipment, hospital renovations, and the growth of programs and services. Click here to see more photos from the event.

Save the date:
2024 Ascension St. Mary’s Foundation Cornette Ball is Saturday, November 23, 2024

For more information, contact: Tammy Weighman, Regional Events Specialist 989-284-3773 or tamera.weighman@ascension.org.