Posted on September 25, 2024
Mary Free Bed Kids Announced as Beneficiary of Michigan International Auto Show Charity Gala
The Michigan International Auto Show and Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association (GRNCDA) have named Mary Free Bed as this year’s beneficiary of the newly named Cars for Kids Gala, an exclusive preview of this longstanding automotive event on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, beginning at 6 pm, at DeVos Place.
“I am excited to share that GRNCDA has chosen Mary Free Bed as this year’s charity partner for our Cars for Kids Gala,” says George Sharpe Jr., GRNCDA president. “This event will help us kick off the 2025 Michigan International Auto Show in a big way and is an evening not to miss.”
A highlight of the Auto Show, this celebratory evening brings the community together for an evening of philanthropy and exploring all that’s new in technology, innovation, performance and luxury.
“Mary Free Bed is excited to partner with the Michigan International Auto Show and GRNCDA on such a meaningful event that will help transform lives,” said Timothy J. Pietryga, vice president of advancement at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. “For more than 20 years, this event has made a huge positive impact on children and families, and Mary Free Bed is proud to be the new charity partner on the Cars for Kids Gala to help us expand access to life-changing rehabilitative care in West Michigan and beyond.”
Tickets to the event will be $150 each and available for purchase starting the week of December 2, 2024. Proceeds from the event will directly support the Mary Free Bed Kids pediatric rehabilitation program which provides Michigan’s most comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services for kids and their families.
For more information about the Cars for Kids Gala, visit maryfreebed.com/carsforkids or contact the Mary Free Bed Foundation at (616) 840-8137. To learn more about and secure a sponsorship for the event, contact Maggie Smitt, Annual Fund Director, at maggie.smitt@maryfreebed.com or (616) 840-7425.
About Mary Free Bed Kids
Mary Free Bed Kids offers comprehensive rehabilitation for infants, children and teens with injuries and illnesses ranging from common to complex. Services include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics. Learn more about Mary Free Bed Kids.
The Michigan International Auto Show is hosted by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association with presenting sponsor Gentex Corporation. It is one of 14 consumer expositions produced by ShowSpan Inc., in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1945, ShowSpan – a John D. Loeks Company – has grown to be one of the largest producers of consumer shows in the Midwest.
Michigan International Auto Show: January 30-February 2, 2025
Thursday, January 30 11:00am – 9:00pm
Friday, January 31 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, February 1 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, February 2 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: $12 adults, $5 children aged 6 to 14. Kids 5 and under are admitted free.