THE GUILD of St. John Hospital & Medical Center 56th Annual Dinner May 18, MGM Grand Detroit, to Benefit Birthing Center

THE GUILD of St. John Hospital & Medical Center will continue fundraising efforts with its upcoming 56th Annual Guild Dinner. This annual event will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 Third Street, Detroit.

The proceeds are designated toward the renovation of the Birthing Center at St. John Hospital & Medical Center. Known for bringing in national entertainment for this annual fundraiser, this year’s event will spotlight the hilarious comedy of Paul Reiser. Charlie Langton, Esq., of WJBK Fox 2 and WWJ-AM, will be the master of ceremonies.

THE GUILD also announced the individuals who will be honored at the event. They are: Thomas LaLonde, M.D. of Grosse Pointe Shores, who will be honored with the Physician of the Year Award; John M. Adamo of Harrison Township, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; Gene Lovasco of Grosse Pointe Farms, who will be awarded the Philanthropic Services Award; and Beth Carter of St. Clair Shores, who will be presented with the Sr. Verenice McQuade Distinguished Service Award.

Joseph Paluzzi, lll of Grosse Pointe Shores is Chair of this year’s Guild Dinner, and Dominic A. Paluzzi, Esq. of Grosse Pointe Woods is Vice-Chair.

Doors open to the gala affair at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a multi-course dinner at
7:30 p.m. Tickets for THE GUILD Dinner may be purchased through THE GUILD’s website: www.stjohnguild.org or by contacting Kathy Taranto at (313) 343-3674. The price of a ticket is $250. Special pricing for “Generation Next” guests (ages 21-35) is $125, which includes a free one-year GUILD membership. Sponsorship, patron, and advertising opportunities are available.

Established in 1948, THE GUILD is a volunteer organization that played a critical role through their fundraising to open St. John Hospital in 1952, and continues to support SJH&MC programs today. Since its founding over 60 years ago, THE GUILD has raised over $17 million for the hospital, assisting countless patients by providing needed medical equipment, state-of-the-art technology, and valued services.

St. John Hospital & Medical Center, a regional destination hospital for leading-edge medical care and technology, is a member of
St. John Providence, the largest provider of inpatient care in southeast Michigan and one of the largest employers in metro Detroit. St. John Providence provides comprehensive prevention, primary care and advanced treatment programs with more than 125 medical
centers, and six hospitals spanning five counties.

St. John Hospital & Medical Center, a regional destination hospital for leading-edge medical care and technology, is a member of
St. John Providence, the largest provider of inpatient care in southeast Michigan and one of the largest employers in metro Detroit. St. John Providence provides comprehensive prevention, primary care and advanced treatment programs with more than 125 medical
centers, and six hospitals spanning five counties.

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