The University of Michigan Health-West Foundation’s three signature events offer multiple options to put your generosity to work. Learn more about our signature fundraising events & sponsorship opportunities below.
2025 EVENTS
VITALITY Gala
MAY 3, 2025
DeVos Place
Join us for VITALITY Gala 2025, as we highlight our commitment to delivering world-class cancer care. At University of Michigan Health-West, we provide personalized patient care with leading-edge cancer treatments. Our team of expert physicians use the latest technology and advanced therapies to walk alongside patients on their health and healing journey.
Metro Way 5K
JULY 2025
UM Health-West Village
This family-friendly event exemplifies our enduring commitment to a healthy West Michigan. Celebrate with 600+ runners and walkers as we honor our organization’s legacy of making a lasting difference in the health of our communities.
Your support of the Metro Way 5K helps ensure the University of Michigan Health-West’s Live Healthy Programs stay free or low-cost. Live Healthy experiences are designed to help our community members become and stay healthy. Programs includes health screens, educational and wellness classes, support groups and community events.
Bid & Benefit
SEPTEMBER 2025
Join the Foundation’s impACT Board of Directors for Bid & Benefit as we celebrate how University of Michigan Health-West is advancing health in West Michigan. This fun event features a silent and live auction with all proceeds benefiting the critical work of the Foundation.
Turning good intentions into tangible results.
Focused on community engagement, the Foundation’s impACT Board takes an active role in improving the health and wellbeing of our region. Board members support the Foundation’s fundraising efforts through their work with Bid & Benefit and beyond.