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Join Us for the Take The Helm Gala

The 29th Take The Helm Gala is on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. For questions, please contact Liz Johnson at 313-649-2104 or mejohnson@helmlife.org

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2025 Sponsors

2025 Sponsors

Diamond

Patricia and James Anderson

Tracy and Doug Blatt

Laurie and John Blatt

Ann and Jim Nicholson

Anne and Dr. John Roberts

Platinum

Ahee Jewelers

Cheryl Blatt Bradshaw

John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation

Jana and Steve Brownell

Gold

Mary and David DeBrunner

Henry Ford Health 

Sheri and Tymon Totte, D.D.S.

Mary Wilson

Silver

Carol and Blaise Klenow

Peggy and Peter Kross

LaLonde Jewelers & Gemologists

Drs. Daniel and Branka Megler, Lakeshore Ear, Nose, Throat Center, PC

The Ruby McCoy Foundation

Mary Beth and Jim Nicholson

Salome E. and Jonathon T. Walton Family Fund

Dr. Cheryl A. Wesen and Dr. Richard K. Baumgarten

Bronze

Anonymous

Prudence Cole-Klimisch and Richard Klimisch

George R. & Elise M. Fink Foundation
Lisa and Jon Gandelot

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.

Theresa and Anthony Selvaggio

Soave Foundation

Pamela Stanton

Siggi and Randall Tallerico

Lisa Vallee-Smith

The War Memorial

Gail L. Warden and Jena M. Warden

Wolverine Packing Co.

Benefactor
Dr. David Balle and Gerry Piro

Suzanne Basile

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Begg

Mary Ann and Bob Bury

Tish and Gary Colett

Diane and Douglas Dossin

Ford House

Debbie and Steve Grob

Denise and David Grunewald

Susan and George Haggarty

Higbie Maxon Agney Realtors

Mary and Ron Lamparter

Emigh and Dr. Brian Litch

Cynthia and Jeffrey Littmann

Michelle and Joe Louisell

Mary and Robert Lubera 

Susie and Rick Lueders

Melisa and Dan McEnroe

Patrick G. McKeever Family

Cindy and Ken Mokray

Beline Obeid Realty

Jennifer and Joe Parke

Jeffrey Huebner, Pointe Capital Management LLC

Joe Ricci

Krista and Mike Riehl

Priscilla and Ronald Schaupeter

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Shafer

Diane and Dr. Ronald Strickler

Rick Swaine

Jaime Rae and Doug Turnbull

Patricia and Jeffery Vaughn

Janet and Dick Widgren

Patricia Wyrod