Below is just a sampling of our past events. We apologize if we left out an event that you assisted with or were present at. Our calendar has been filled with educational programming since our inception and it impossible to include everything on this site.
May 22, 2017 – Night of Laughs
At our second Biennial Night of Laughs, we hosted comedian Heather McDonald. Once again, we were blessed to have a very successful second fundraiser. We are so appreciative to our sponsors and all the donors that supported this event.
May 9-11, 2017 – Get Vaccinated B4 You Graduate Campaign – across the state of Michigan
Alicia Stillman partnered with County health departments and school nurses across the State to encourage high school seniors to get the MenB vaccine at the same time they received the second MenACWY vaccine. By participating in 4 press conferences and several dozen of interviews, we were able to connect with people all over Michigan.
May 2, 2017 – Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the “Emily Stillman Foundation Preventative Vaccine Program” at The Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, MI
In our first partnership with a local free health clinic, we are providing free vaccinations to patients. We believe the best way to treat diseases is to prevent diseases through vaccinations.
December 2-4, 2016 – Regional CoMo Conference
Alicia and Michael Stillman represented The Emily Stillman at the Regional meeting for the Global Organization Confederation of Meningitis Organizations. Through this membership, we join hands with organizations from all over the world to prevent meningitis. We believe we can and we should.
November 18, 2016 – Donor Shabbat
October 26/27, 2016 – Exhibit at the Michigan State Medical Society Meeting
October 19/20, 2016 – SHE event
Thank you so much to a local boutique for choosing The Emily Stillman Foundation as the charity recipient of a portion of proceeds from the Veronica Beard Trunk Show.
October 5, 2016 – Presentation at The Oakland University Beaumont Medical School
September 26, 2016 – The Gary Bernstein Clinic Esteemed Women of Michigan Dinner
Congratulations to Alicia Stillman for being one of the women.
September 23, 2016 – Presentation To University of Michigan Medical School
September 12, 2016 – CDC’s Immunization Meeting in Atlanta
September 8, 2016 – NCJW award luncheon
Congratulations to Alicia Stillman who received “The Woman of Vision” award.
August , 2016 – Malawi, Our First Global Initiative.
We traveled to Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world for our first global initiative. We donated ambibibikes into some of the most remote villages of Malawi, where people previously had to walk 7 – 8 miles to get to a health clinic. We brought shoes, school supplies, medical supplies, and soccer balls for the kids.
July 22, 2016 – Michigan State Medical Society Press Conference With The State of Michigan.
June 12, 2016 – Exhibit at Woodside Bible Church With The Gary Bernstein Clinic
April 24, 2016 – Presentation at Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church On World Meningitis Day
April 19, 2016 – Spring Sensation
We enjoyed a special afternoon at the beautiful Tam-O-Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield wish shopping, lunch, and special guest speaker Heather Thomson of The New York Housewives, and CEO of Yummie, Inc.
April, 2016 – Opening Night of the Gift Of Life Surgical Center
March, 2016 – Presentation to Nova Medical School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
March, 2016 presentation at the Oakland University Nursing School
November, 2015 – Participation at the GSK Vaccine Roundtable Meeting in New York
Donor Shabbat 2015
For our third annual Donor Shabbat, we again brought together our recipients to celebrate the beauty and the miracle of organ/tissue transplantation. This year’s guest speakers were James Baker and Ross Bear who shared their incredible story of friendship brought together by James heroic decision to become a living kidney donor for Ross. James decision was motivated by Emily Stillman. This was an absolute incredible evening.
November 17, 2015 Michigan Business Award Dinner.
Alicia was awarded the “one person wonder” award for her work with The Emily Stillman Foundation.
The Metro Parents Educational Expo – October 6, 2015
Alicia and Sari presented the importance of vaccinations and organ/tissue donation to over 2,000 attendees.
Presentation to the second year medical students at The University of Michigan School of Medicine – October 2, 2015
The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations CoMo September 18 – 20, 2015
Alicia and Michael Stillman represented The Foundation at the global meeting for The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations.
Educating the Phoenix, Arizona community – September 16, 2015
Presentation to Alliance For Immunization in Michigan (AIM) Coalition August 21, 2015
Presentation To The Michigan Advisory Committee on Immunization (MACI) August 19, 2015
Shining Star Award – July 29, 2015
Alicia and Michael were awarded the Shining Star Award from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson for their advocacy and dedication to organ/tissue donation awareness.
Testifying at the CDC – June 24, 2015
Testifying at the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the CDC.
5th grade Presentation – June, 2015
Educating 5th graders in Bloomfield Hills was rewarding – but watching them educate their parents was even better.
The Roeper School – May 6, 2015
Alicia Stillman presented the importance of vaccinations and organ donation at The Roeper School.
Spectrum Health – April 27, 2015
Alicia Stillman and Joe Steponski (Emily’s lung recipient) shared the story of transplantation and the merging of our families to the transplant community in Grand Rapids, Michigan
World Meningitis Day – April 24, 2015
Alicia Stillman was honored to participate in an educational program sponsored by Wayne State University and Henry Ford Health Systems
A Night of Laughs – April 14, 2015
A Night of Laughs, held April 14, 2014 was our first fundraising event. We hosted The Second City Traveling Troupe from Chicago as we celebrated Emily’s life and legacy. With over 400 people in attendance, this event was a huge success. We are so appreciative to our sponsors and all the businesses that supported this event.
The National meeting of the Meningitis Angels – March 12-15, 2015
Alicia Stillman represented the Emily Stillman Foundation at the National meeting of the Meningitis Angels in Houston, Texas
Shot at Life – March 2-4, 2015
Alicia Stillman represented the Emily Stillman foundation at the Shot at Life conference in Washington D.C.
Oakland County Board of Health – February 25, 2015
Alicia Stillman was honored to be the key note speaker at the annual provider meeting.
Broward Hospital – February 13, 2015
Alicia Stillman presented compassionate end of life care to residents at Broward Hospital in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.
Get Vaccinated Local
Beginning in April of 2015, and still running currently, we host a local clinic to provide all Meningococcal vaccines.
Donor Shabbat 2014
Donor Shabbat 2014. We brought together 4 out of 5 of Emily’s recipients and their families to celebrate the beauty and importance of organ/tissue donation at Temple Shir Shalom on Friday, November 14th, 2014. It was a true celebration of life as we shared our story and presented Emily’s legacy.
The “Get Vaccinated” Windsor – November 26, 2014
Between the time period of May 2014 and November 2014 we escorted hundreds of families across the Detroit/Windsor border to get protected with the MenB vaccines that were not yet available in the United States. We are proud to point out that people flew into Detroit from all over the country to join one of our chartered buses and get protected.
November 2, 2014
Such a fun group totally comprised of students – some from the University of Michigan and some from Kalamazoo College. Thank you everyone for coming!
October 26, 2014
Many of our community members rushed to get vaccinated and protected before heading ‘back to school’ in the fall.
University of Michigan Medical School Speech: October 3, 2014
Alicia was invited to Ann Arbor to speak to the second year Medical School class about her experience and the importance of organ donation.
The “100 Women Igniting Change” Event September 30, 2014
Alicia represented The Emily Stillman Foundation at this event and was the recipient of the donations. What an honor to have earned the confidence and respect of this group of women.
The “Get Vaccinated” Windsor 8: September 21, 2014
Families and friends gathered in Windsor to receive their first (or for some, their second) dose of the Meningitis B vaccine.
August 21, 2014
Many of our community members rushed to get vaccinated and protected before heading ‘back to school’ in the fall.
August 17, 2014
What a wonderful day – we protected 51 people today – very incredible people. We had Congressman Eric Paulsen from the 3rd District of Minnesota with us on this trip. He is a strong supporter of our foundation, a powerful advocate for the approval of the MenB vaccine in the United States, and now our friend as well. He received his first vaccine with us, and successfully carried back his second.
The Windsor Minigroup 2: August 12, 2014
Twenty-one vaccinations for the minigroup that grew to not be so “mini”!! They bared the floods and eventually returned home from the ‘hold-up’ at the border.
August 3, 2014
Once again, sucessfully vaccinated and protected 40 fabulous people. Feeling proud and blessed.
The Windsor Minigroup 1: July 31, 2014
We protected 8 beautiful and healthy young people from meningococcal disease – strain B. Hurray for our mini group.
July 13, 2014
Windsor3 was another wonderful success. We took the bridge over this time, and the view of Detroit was beautiful. We protected 26 new lucky participants, and provided the second dose to another 4. We had families that traveled in to participate from Hopewell Junction, New York; Wilmette, IL; Geneva, IL; Rockville, VA; Euclid, OH; and Redwood Valley, CA. It has been such a blessing to meet such wonderful people from all over the country.
“Shot For A Shot” Clinic: June 29, 2014
We successfully vaccinated a group of people ages 7 to 57 in Farmington Hills, Michigan with the Menveo and Menomune vaccines. These vaccines will protect the participants from the strains A, C, Y and W of the dreaded Meningococcal Disease. These participants have either already been or will be joining us on an upcoming Windsor bus as well. Hurray for being protected!
Providence Hospital Presentation: June 26, 2014
Alicia spoke at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan to a group of new donor families. During this presentation, Alicia shared our story in addition to words of support.
Washington DC Lobbying: June 25, 2014
Alicia and Michael Stillman spent the day in Washington D.C. in meetings with the FDA and members of Congress regarding the approval of the MenB vaccine in the United States. We attended these meetings with the message that our daughter died of a vaccine preventable vaccine. The vaccine was available in other countries – but not in the United States of America. The United States is supposed to be the leader, not the follower. Our daughter should have had that vaccine. We appreciate the time that we spent with four very important employees at the FDA. In addition, Congressmen Paulsen, Upton, Peters and Bentivolio were incredibly gracious with their time. These fine men, together with their hard working staff and the staff from other members of Congress, are working with us to tighten up the time estimate given to us by the FDA.
The “Get Vaccinated” Windsor 2: June 22, 2014
Another great day successfully vaccinating 61 people, some of whom have completed their two doses of the MenB vaccine. It was wonderful to share this day with so many physicians and their families who recognize the importance of this protection. We were also humbled to help protect the Brackett family who traveled from Gilbert, Arizona just to receive this vaccine.
Bloomfield Hills High School First Annual Organ Donation Week: May 28, 2014
On two separate days during the week, Alicia spoke to students at Bloomfield Hills High School sharing our story and encouraging organ donation.
The “Get Vaccinated” Windsor 1: May 18, 2014
We successfully vaccinated 46 people with the first dose of Bexsero MenB. Ages ranged from 4 to 76. So excited to be protecting all of these people!
National Meningitis Association 2014 Gala: April 28, 2014
Alicia and Michael Stillman represented The Emily Stillman Foundation in New York at the NMA’s annual Gala.
