2026 EVENTS

Healing Hearts 5k

Saturday, May 2, 2025
Millennium Park at the Grant Pavilion

Raise funds, awareness and support for grieving children, teens and their families in West Michigan by sponsoring our Healing Hearts 5k. In addition to event sponsors, we invite all to this family-friendly event to honor, celebrate and remember a person who has died by creating a team and raising funds TOGETHER. We can't wait to see you on the beautiful course! Download the Healing Hearts 5k Fact Sheet for more information. To start a TEAM or inquire about Sponsorship, contact Kristy Ziegler with any questions at [email protected] or 616-301-1605 x 5103.

Courage, Comfort and Cocktails

October 2026
This is a one-of-a-kind fundraising experience you will not want to miss!
Join us for Ele's Place—West Michigan's signature fall event! Held at the beautiful and historic Goei Center in Grand Rapids, Courage, Comfort & Cocktails is an annual fall fundraising tradition. Guests enjoy strolling comfort food prepared by local chefs; beer, wine and cocktail tastings; and a chance to bid on unique SILENT and LIVE auction items! They will also learn about the exceptional work our staff and volunteers do to provide crucial grief support services to children, teens and their families.

Children's Grief Awareness Month 

November 2026

Ele's Place is proud to be a member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children and together we are committed to giving grief a voice. Throughout November—in observance of Children's Grief Awareness Month—please consider sponsoring a child or teen. Click here for more information.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Contact Tammy Campbell at [email protected]. Click here for the sponsorship packet!