Mackinac Straits Health Systems
Educational and Fundraising Events for the Community
MSHS has some key events each year that raise money, educate, or bring attention to a community need.
Hooping for a Cure
HOOPING 2026 ANOTHER SUCCESS! The 18th Hooping for Cure was rescheduled for January 23, 2026. Thanks to great community support, it still drew a great crowd. The high basketball games featured Engadine and St. Ignace at LaSalle High School. There was a chance rakke, t-shirt sales, concessions, an online auction and huge 50/50 raffle. Close to $29,000 was raised to help support local cancer patients. Proceeds help the No Cancer Patient Left Behind Program which supports our local oncology patients at Mackinac Straits Health System. Since 2009, Hooping has now raised over $430,000!
Jewel at Mackinac Golf Outing
The tradition continues! The 24th Jewel at Mackinac is set for Thursday, August 20, 2026! Proceeds support the Mackinac Straits Health System, including the Mackinac Island Medical Center. For more details, call the Foundation Office (906) 643-0443.
Run For The Health Of It!
The Annual “Moie Brown Memorial – Run for the Health of It” for 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at our Health System’s St. Ignace Campus. Our presenting sponsor is First National Bank of St. Ignace. The event featured a 5-K Run or Walk, and a 10-K Race. There was also a virtual option. Proceeds help the Mackinac Straits Health System. Pictured is the group from the starting line in front of the Hospital in St. Ignace. For more information on the 2026 event, contact Race Director, Lani Fettig at (906) 643-0478. Online Registrations are available at: www.runsignup.com
Healthy Partners Luncheon 2026
Thank you to all those who participated in making the 2025 Healthy Partners Luncheon another huge success! This annual luncheon is hosted by Grand Hotel and the Mackinac Straits Health Foundation. Proceeds help support the Mackinac Straits Health System, including the Mackinac Island Medical Center. Those interested in becoming a Table Host for this year’s event, July 7, 2026, can contact Mike Grisdale, Foundation Director, (906) 643-0443 or at: mgrisdale@mshosp.org. For those wishing to make a donation to the MSH Foundation, you can always contribute thru our website’s DONATE page.
