Covenant Kids

11/01/2025

💙💚 Thank You to Our Gala Sponsors!

The 5th Annual Covenant Kids Gala was a tremendous success thanks to the generosity of our committed sponsors. Your support helps provide life-changing care for our region’s tiniest patients and makes extraordinary care possible.

We are grateful for your partnership and dedication to Covenant Kids. You are changing lives for years to come!

10/31/2025

Our tiniest patients in the Covenant HealthCare Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) are celebrating their first Halloween! 🎃

From adorable costumes to sweet smiles, these little ones are spreading joy and reminding us all of the resilience and spirit of our youngest patients. 🧡

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Official portraits from the 5th Annual Covenant Kids Gala are now available on the Covenant Kids page! Thank you to all who attended and made this extraordinary event possible. Stay tuned for an event recap to come.

10/12/2025

Relive the joy of our 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Covenant HealthCare Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU)!

A heartfelt thank you to our RNICU graduates, families, and care teams for making this milestone unforgettable. Here’s to 50 years of compassionate care and many more to come.

At Covenant HealthCare, we promise extraordinary care for every generation — from the tiniest patients to the oldest. For decades, families have trusted us to provide the highest level of newborn care in the region! 🧡💚🩵

09/30/2025

You’re invited to the 5th Annual Covenant Kids Gala!

Join us on Friday, October 10 at 6 pm at the Horizons Conference Center for a special black-tie evening filled with dinner, entertainment, and inspiring stories.

This year, your support will help us provide a RetCam for the RNICU, making a big difference for premature babies and their families.

Don’t miss out—tomorrow is the last day to get your tickets.

Get your tickets here: https://m.covenanthealthcare.com/Foundation/covenant-kids/covenant-kids-gala-tickets.html

09/03/2025

We had an amazing turnout at the 19th Annual Teddy Bear Ride, with more than 50 motorcycles bringing tons of teddy bears and stuffed animals to brighten the days of Covenant Kids!

Huge thanks to the American Legion Riders Sanford MI Post 443 and our wonderful supporters for continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Covenant Kids.

08/19/2025

🐻🏍️ The 19th Annual Teddy Bear Motorcycle Ride is happening this Saturday, August 23!

Motorcycle enthusiasts will ride from American Legion Riders Sanford MI Post 443 at 3:00 p.m., delivering brand-new teddy bears to our Covenant Kids. Riders will arrive at Covenant HealthCare (Lot 17E, off Almira St.) at 4:00 p.m. and depart at 4:30 p.m.

No cost to participate—just bring a brand-new teddy bear or stuffed animal to donate!

Drop-off locations for donations:
• United Way of Saginaw Countyy
• American Legion Riders Sanford MI Post 443
• Holeshot Harley-Davidson (Mt. Pleasant)

Together, we can bring comfort and smiles to children in need. 🐻

07/30/2025

The Dr. Chai Story / The Creation of the Covenant RNICU

Part 4: A Legacy That Lives On

Fifty years after Dr. Chai’s arrival in Saginaw, Covenant HealthCare proudly honors his remarkable legacy. His tireless dedication has saved thousands of lives and inspired generations of caregivers.

Today, the Covenant RNICU is a leader in compassionate, advanced neonatal care serving families throughout mid-Michigan with leading edge technology and a team committed to excellence.

Dr. Chai’s influence remains woven into the fabric of the community and the Covenant mission. His story demonstrates how compassionate care and quiet leadership can change lives one newborn at a time.

Thank you for following Dr. Chai’s inspiring journey. Stay connected for more stories of innovation and care at Covenant HealthCare.

Read Dr. Chai’s full story here: https://m.covenanthealthcare.com/Abo.../RNICU50/dr-chai.html

07/29/2025

There’s still time to Scoop It Forward!

Stop by Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company in Old Town Saginaw today until 9 PM and enjoy a sweet treat that supports a sweet cause.

Every scoop helps benefit the Covenant Kids Fund, supporting local families and our youngest patients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Come out, cool off, and help us make a difference—one scoop at a time!

07/29/2025

Meet us there at Noon! Support the Covenant Kids from Noon until 9pm.

Join us at Michigan Cream and Sugar in Old Town Saginaw today from 12-9pm for a special event to benefit Covenant Kids! We have a distinguished lineup of guest scoopers ready to serve you! 👨‍⚕️We are honored to welcome Drs Salmon, Mreish, Schlangen, and Dunaske behind the counter to scoop our scratch-made ice cream! They will be joined by pediatric nurses Jarrett and Kristie Gray, as well as NICU manager Jenna and OB manager Colette! A portion of proceeds from every scoop today will benefit this vital local cause.