Trinity Health Livingston Receives Record $100K+ Pink Week Donation from Brighton Students
Trinity Health Livingston Receives
Record $100K+ Pink Week Donation from Brighton Students
Record $100K+ Pink Week Donation from Brighton Students
HOWELL, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Trinity Health Livingston announced it has received the largest Pink Week donation in the event’s history. Pink Week, a communitywide fundraising initiative held annually and led by the Brighton High School Leadership Class, brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to support cancer patients receiving care at Trinity Health Livingston’s Warren R. and Lauraine A. Hoensheid Cancer Center.
“Just when I think I couldn’t possibly be more impressed, these young people dig a little deeper, they give a little more of themselves, and they show us all the overwhelming power of a generous spirit,” said John O’Malley, president of Trinity Health Livingston and Trinity Health Medical Center Brighton. “To the students that were involved in leading this, and to everyone who helped make this record-setting donation possible, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This contribution will be put to work immediately, and it will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.”
This year’s event raised an impressive $103,031.11, with 100 percent of proceeds directly funding supportive cancer care services, including transportation to and from appointments, oncology counseling services for patients and their families, and services to help ease the effects that cancer can have on a patient’s appearance. This total represents the highest fundraising achievement in the 14‑year partnership between the school and the hospital and brings overall contributions from Pink Week to the cancer center to $528,514.34 to date.
Over the years, the meaningful connection between Brighton High School students and the hospital’s cancer program has grown beyond fundraising. The annual check presentation includes remarks by student and hospital leadership, as well as guided tours of the Cancer Center -- an experience that has been credited with inspiring students to pursue higher education and future careers in the medical field, including oncology.
“The highest level of care we can offer includes supportive services that help make a patient’s cancer journey a little easier,” said Katie Beekman, M.D., medical director of Oncology at Trinity Health Southeast Michigan. “A cancer diagnosis can bring so many challenges. This gift allows us to provide the same high‑quality care, along with the supportive services we would want for our own families.”
As a non-profit health system, Trinity Health Livingston relies on philanthropic support. The generosity of the Brighton High School Leadership Class and others in the community strengthens the vital services and support offered at the hospital and makes a meaningful difference for patients every day. If you are interested in supporting the health and vibrancy of our community, please consider donating online or contact Lindsay Debolski, Trinity Health Livingston’s gift officer, at 517-545-5151 or lindsay.debolski@trinity-health.org.
About Trinity Health Michigan
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Oakland and Shelby, and two medical groups. The health system has 2,314 beds and 5,446 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.16 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $184 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 23 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.
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- February 02, 2026
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