About the 2011 Event
Schedule of Events
Auction Items
Player List
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 13
VIP Kick-off Dinner
Hosted by Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson
Cocktails, Dinner and program to honor Championship Level Sponsors
Saturday, May 14
Gala Dinner
6:00 PM Cocktails, Entertainment and Silent Auction
7:00 PM Dinner, Program and Live Auction
Sunday, May 15
Golf Tournament
The University of Michigan Golf Course
9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
10:00 AM Shotgun Start
5:00 PM Reception and Awards Presentation
Auction Items from 2010
Our live and silent auction features an array of exciting items ranging from food and wine packages and sports memorabilia to artwork, entertainment, and much more!
Past auction items have included golf trips to exclusive clubs around the country including Kinloch Golf Club (VA), Whisper Rock (AZ) and Pebble Beach (CA); VIP trips to the Super Bowl and to Fashion Week in New York City; private events with sports celebrities like Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge and Heisman trophy winner Charles Woodson; and many more.
2010 Live Auction Items
- Destination Palm Beach: round-trip airfare and a one-week stay at a 6,000-square-foot luxury ocean-front home in Manalapan.
- Alys Beach Getaway: four nights on Florida's Emerald Coast, golf for four at Camp Creek, and dinner at Caliza.
- Kinloch Golf Weekend: round-trip airfare, two nights' lodging, golf for two with Lloyd Carr and host Mark Van Sumeren, and a framed, original painting of the signature 16th hole.
- Detroit Tigers Experience: you and 15 friends will watch the June 19 Tigers vs. Diamondbacks game from Brandon and Shani Inge's luxury suite, attend batting practice, and meet Brandon and other Tigers.
- VIA Rail Canadian Rail Tour: see incredible views while traveling from Windsor, ON to Vancouver, BC and back in a luxury Touring Class sleeper car, and enjoy luxury hotel accommodations for two nights in Jasper and one night in Vancouver.
- New York City Fall Fashion Week Extravaganza: airfare for two, two nights' accommodations in Lincoln Center, and tickets to exclusive runway shows featuring the spring collections of the world's top designers.
- The Lambeau Experience: fly to Green Bay and stay at the world-class Aloft Hotel, then enjoy a private tour of Lambeau Field, watch the game from Charles Woodson's own seats, and dine with Charles at Republic Chophouse.
- Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Series at Pebble Beach: includes meals and fees for three days of golf at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, and the Links at Spanish Bay.
- Super Bowl XLV: stay in a 12-bedroom home on a 70-acre horseranch in Justin, TX, where you'll enjoy an exclusive pre-party with Rob Swett, Drew Henson, Anthony Thomas, and Remy Hamilton. Then you and three friends will watch the game from Brian Griese and Steve Hutchinson's own seats!
- Golf with Jay Feely: he has led his team to victory at the last two Champions for Children's Hearts Tournaments; add him to your team this year, and you'll be a champion, too!
2010 Silent Auction Items
- Autographed jerseys, helmets, stadium seats, bats, baseballs, etc. from your favorite athletes
- Autographed CDs, photos and posters of your favorite music artists and stars of television and movies
- Dining packages at your favorite restaurants
- One-of-a-kind gifts and experiences
Player List
This event would not be possible without participation from our former University of Michigan football players who return to Ann Arbor year after year to support our 'Champions for Children's Hearts' campaign. Inspired by their visits to Mott Children's Hospital during their time as student athletes, these 'champions' support the children and pediatric physicians at Mott by donating time, energy and resources to the hospital and to this event.
In the past 3 years, we have welcomed
Our captains - Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson
Former U-M Football head coach Lloyd Carr and current Coach Rich Rodriguez
Michigan greats - Anthony Thomas, Tim Biakabutuka, Lamar Woodley, Braylon Edwards, Anthony Carter, Desmond Howard, Jeff Backus, Mark Campbell, Scott Driesbach, Jay Feely, James Hall, John Navarre, Aaron Shea, Jerame Tuman, Steve Everitt, Elvis Grbac, Dhani Jones, Drew Henson, John Wangler
As well as Media Personalities - Mike Tirico, Dana Jacobson and Rich Eisen
We look forward to welcoming back our championship teammates in 2011 - who help to make The Michigan Difference for our children.