- October 31, 2016
- Firm News
- Personal Injury
SOUTHFIELD, MI: Goodman Acker P.C. of Southfield has joined the challenge to “whip” childhood cancer. Starting November 1, 2016, Goodman Acker attorneys and staff are taking part in the #WhipCancer challenge with a goal to help raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer.One of out of five children diagnosed with childhood cancers have their lives cut far too short. Goodman Acker has joined the #WhipCancer Challenge and all funds raised will go to the Pediatric Oncology department at the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.
All Goodman Acker employees are participating in this month long challenge. Thirty-two employees are being divided into six teams and each team is competing against each other to raise the most money for the challenge.
"Cancer is a disease that touches the lives of millions of people and their families. Our efforts in the #WhipCancer challenge are a success if they help spread the message, support the fight to block out childhood cancer, and further groundbreaking research,” said Senior Partner, Jerry Acker.
The challenge will take place from November 1 - November 14, 2016. The three teams that have raised the least will be challenged to take a whipped cream pie in the face on Tuesday, November15th and push it forward by challenging someone else.
For those wanting to donate to the Pediatric Oncology department at the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, you can do so two ways:
- Mail or drop off a check to the Goodman Acker, P.C. office, attention Kathryn Kunst, 17000 West 10 Mile Road, 2nd Floor, Southfield, MI 48075. Please make checks payable to CHM Foundation, “oncology” on the subject line of the check.
- Credit card donations by clicking here. Please make sure to select “Pediatric Cancer” under the drop-down for “Where would you like your donation to be applied?”
All donations are tax-deductible. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation will mail out an acknowledgement letter once the Goodman Acker #WhipCancer Challenge is complete.
Goodman Acker would like to thank you advance for your support to this great cause.
About Goodman Acker, P.C.
Goodman Acker, P.C. is located at 17000 West 10 Mile Road, 2 nd Floor, Southfield, MI 48075, between Greenfield and Southfield Roads. It handles all types of personal injury accident matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bite injuries, social security disability and more. With over 75 years of trusted personal injury experience, Goodman Acker is in the business of helping people and families just like you. Goodman Acker has a strong commitment to the communities we serve and this is reflected in the many ways the firm contributes their time and efforts to local causes and charities.