Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership at CMU Health to host “Lifting Our Voices: Be the Light” fundraiser

SAGINAW, Mich. – The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (GLBRMHP) at CMU Health invites community members, partners, and advocates to attend its upcoming fundraiser, “Lifting Our Voices: Be the Light,” on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Horizons Conference Center. 

This free event will feature keynote speaker Tess Kurik, director of The Liv Project and a suicide loss survivor, who will share her story and insights on mental health awareness, resilience, and advocacy. 

Attendees will also hear a testimonial from a student and an administrator who recently participated in a Teen Mental Health First Aid cohort at Windover High School in Midland, sharing their firsthand experience and the program’s impact. 

“‘Be the Light’ is more than a theme - it’s a call to action,” said Dallas Rau, director of the GLBRMHP at CMU Health. “It’s about showing up for one another, starting conversations, and creating a community where people feel seen, supported, and not alone in their mental health journey.” 

While there is no cost for entry, registration is required and attendees will have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation in support of GLBRMHP’s mission to expand mental health awareness and access to care. 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations and individuals looking to support mental health initiatives across the region. 

Those interested in attending can register here: 
Lifting Our Voices: Be The Light Fundraiser on April 17, 2026 – Fill out form 

Community members can also learn more and engage with the event on Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/share/1a8e3ueVqF/

About CMU Health

CMU Health is a leading consortium advancing graduate medical education in partnership with Covenant HealthCare and MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, together leading Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University’s residency and fellowship programs. CMU Health’s nationally recognized physicians train residents and deliver high-quality patient care across its health care system in the Great Lakes Bay Region and affiliated partner locations.

About the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership (GLBRMHP)

The mission of the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership is to collaborate with stakeholders to proactively improve mental health for all residents – regardless of demographics, environments, or experiences – to drive economic vitality and quality of life. The organization works to ensure that everyone knows where to turn for help when struggling with a mental health challenge, seeks help without fear of stigma and receives prompt access to excellent care. More information is available at https://www.greatlakesbay.com/mentalhealth