Children's Hospital

The Hudson and Webber families have played numerous major roles in the development of Harper and Children's Hospitals and The Detroit Medical Center. Because of this historical interest, and because these institutions are of critical importance to the medical delivery, medical education and health of the community, the Foundation continues to give high priority to the growth and development of the Medical Center.

Over the years the Foundation has provided support to major DMC capital projects; including a $7.5 million gift to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute to help establish the Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center. In addition to considering capital and other significant projects to support the growth and improvement of the Medical Center, the Foundation continues to provide grants to fund special projects at Harper and Children’s Hospitals.

As a major anchor institution in Greater Downtown Detroit, Detroit Medical Center is a critical partner to the Foundation’s 15:15 Strategy.

Other 2006–2007 Grant Highlights:

$100,000 for the Early On Collaborative at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, providing support to families with children ages 0–3 who have developmental delays or other special needs.

$200,000 for Harper Hospital for general program needs.