MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich.—BRAvo for Women, the breast cancer event benefitting care at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Macomb, has set its return for Oct. 25. Put on hold throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, this marks the first time the annual event will be held since 2019.
Hosted at The Mirage in Clinton Township, the evening will again feature spirited entertainment provided by breast cancer survivors — teams composed of McLaren Macomb physicians and survivors will compete in a Lip Sync Battle.
“BRAvo was an evening circled on many calendars, and rightly so,” said Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb president and CEO. “The energy and positivity shared on that night is something that can only be experienced firsthand. We are all excited to welcome BRAvo back and look forward to resuming its traditions.”
In its history, the event has raised more than $1 million for the benefit of several women’s health initiatives, which includes funding the BRAvo for Women mammogram program and the purchase of a 3D mammography machine.
“We’re thrilled to be back and again offer BRAvo as an evening of celebration and awareness,” said Pat Keigher, McLaren regional director of cancer services. “Over the years, this has become more than a fundraising event. It’s a night of fun, empowerment and shared experiences, all in the name of a great cause. We can’t wait to see everyone again.”
BRAvo 2022, themed “Heard it through the grapevine,” in addition to the evening’s entertainment, will feature a plated dinner, several raffles and a tribute to cancer survivors.
To schedule a mammogram online at a McLaren Macomb Breast Center or to learn more about breast care at McLaren Macomb, visit mclaren.org/macombbreastcenters.
About McLaren Macomb
McLaren Macomb is a 288-bed acute care hospital located in Mount Clemens, Mich. More than 400 physicians and nearly 2,000 employees work at McLaren Macomb, making it one of Macomb County’s top employers. With a network of offsite facilities and outpatient clinics, McLaren Macomb provides a full range of services, including trauma, orthopedics, surgical, cancer, imaging and cardiovascular care among others. As Macomb County’s first verified trauma center, the hospital operates the largest and busiest emergency department in Macomb County. Continuing to expand its services, McLaren Macomb has a rich history of providing high quality, compassionate health care and holds a strong position in the community it serves. To learn more, visit mclaren.org/macomb.
About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $6 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 15 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 588,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. McLaren has 28,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 90,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Learn more at mclaren.org.