Foundation

Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education of cardiovascular disease.

The Foundation sponsors different annual events, such as the Women's Health Initiative, MCVI Riverwalk, Community Easter Egg Hunt, and Community Health Screenings to help further awareness about the prevention of heart disease and other heart complications.

Shocks & Saves” Charity Hockey Game a Success!

The first annual MCVI Foundation “Shocks & Saves” charity game saw Detroit Red Wings defensemen Jiri Fisher make his first public skate since he collapsed on the Red Wings bench on November 21, 2005. Former NHLer’s Don Edwards and Warren Rychel, as well as several local doctors and medical professionals, also participated in the event that raised almost $30,000 for Fischer’s Healthy Hope Foundation. The monies raised will used to place 20 Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) in mid-Michigan schools, ice rinks and nonprofit agencies.

The “Shocks & Saves” charity game was organized by the Michigan CardioVascular Institute (MCVI) Foundation, in partnership with Mobile Medical Response (MMR) and the Saginaw Spirit. Presenting sponsors were Biotronik ‘Excellence for Life’, Covenant HealthCare and MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland.

After a hard fought effort for a heart-health cause, team Shocks prevailed over team Saves with a 7-3 victory. “We came out hard and skated fast,” stated MCVI invasive cardiologist Dr. Peter Fattal, “The bigger Jiri’s smile got, the harder all of us played. We appreciate everyone's participation and look forward to another great event next year!”

Scholarship Information

The Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation has awarded annually a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student pursuing a career in healthcare field. We will continue to offer this scholarship; however, the manner in which students apply has changed.

Students wishing to apply for the Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation scholarship may do so online through the Saginaw Community Foundation at:

http://saginawfoundation.org/grants_and_scholarships/scholarships/

By completing the scholarship application, students will be considered for other scholarships as well. The deadline for application submission is February 15, 2008.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Saginaw Community Foundation at (989) 755-0545.

If you would like to make a donation to the Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation, please complete this form and mail it or fax it to:

Michigan CardioVascular Institute Foundation
1015 S. Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601
Fax: (989) 754-3036