About the 2012 Event

Schedule of Events
Auction Items
Player List

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 18
VIP Kick-off Dinner
Home of Vic and Jeri Strecher Hosted by Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson
Cocktails, Dinner and program to honor Championship Level Sponsors

Saturday, May 19
Gala Dinner
Al Glick Indoor Fieldhouse
5:00 PM Tours of Schembechler Hall and Silent Auction
6:00 PM Cocktails and Entertainment
7:00 PM Dinner, Program and Live Auction

Sunday, May 20
Golf Tournament
The University of Michigan Golf Course & The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Golf Course
9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
10:00 AM Shotgun Start
5:00 PM Reception and Awards Presentation

Auction Items

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 our event co-charis Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson and Charles Woodson; and many more.

Live Auction Items for 2011 included:

Michigan Rivalry Experience: Two sideline passes to the first night game in Michigan Stadium vs. Notre Dame, two sideline passes to The Game vs. Ohio State, opportunity for four (4) to tour Schembechler Hall, watch a team practice and have dinner with the team during a mid-week practice and 14 tickets in the Beam Suite and pre-game sideline passes to the first home game since 1962 against our newest rival Nebraska. A once in a lifetime Michigan Football experience!.
Weekend in Denver: round-trip airfare for golf and dinner for two with Brian Griese and Coach Carr at Cherry Hill Golf Course. While in Denver you will enjoy luxury hotel accommodations.
Minneapolis Experience: round-trip airfare and dinner for two at the home of Steve and Landyn Hutchinson with special guest Adrian Peterson. Watch a Viking home game from Steve's seats and enjoy a tour of the facility as well.
The Lambeau Experience: fly round-trip to Title Town USA, Green Bay, Wisconsin - home of the defending Super Bowl Champion Packers, where you will enjoy luxury accommodations. Then enjoy a private tour of Lambeau Field, watch the game from Charles Woodson's own seats, and dine with Charles at Republic Chophouse.
Kinloch Golf Weekend: round-trip airfare, two nights' lodging, golf for two with Lloyd Carr and Jay Feely.
Detroit Tigers Experience: you and 17 friends will watch the July 2 Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants game from Brandon and Shani Inge's luxury suite and be on the field for batting practice as a warm up, you will also be watching from a suite with 17 friends as the Tigers take the field on June 28 when they host the New York Mets.
Hawaiian Getaway and Pro Bowl Experience: round-trip airfare for two to the Aloha State, where you will enjoy a seven-night stay at the Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu. On Sunday, January 29, you will be watching the greatest football players of the 2011 season play in the Pro Bowl from Aloha Stadium.
Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Series at Pebble Beach: round-trip airfare, includes meals and fees for three days of golf at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, and the Links at Spanish Bay.
Pittsburgh Experience: round-trip airfare (twice) to Steel City, where on the first weekend you will enjoy rounds of golf at a pair of Pennsylvania's premier courses, Laurel Valley Golf Club and Oakmont Country Club. On your next trip to Pittsburgh you will be able to experience the NFL like never before. On the field for pre-game warm ups and watch the game from the owner's suite.

2012 Auction Items will include:

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.

Over the past 5 years, we have welcomed

Our captains - Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson

Former U-M Football head coach Lloyd Carr and current coach Brady Hoke

Michigan greats - Jeff Backus, Tim Biakabutuka, Mark Campbell, Anthony Carter, Scott Driesbach, Braylon Edwards, Steve Everitt, Jay Feely, Elvis Grbac, James Hall, Mike Hart, Chad Henne, Drew Henson, Desmond Howard, Dhani Jones, Jake Long, John Navarre, Jalen Rose, Aaron Shea, Anthony Thomas, Jerame Tuman, John Wangler and Lamar Woodley, any many more ...

As well as Media Personalities - Mike Tirico, Dana Jacobson and Rich Eisen

We look forward to welcoming back our championship teammates in 2012 - who help to make the Leaders and Best even better.