As noted on Monday morning, the Jamie Daniels Foundation has partnered with Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and Fox 2 Detroit posted a video about the announcement (as did WDIV)…
About a month ago, Ken Daniels met with representatives from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation. Daniels had the passion and mission to make a difference — but he didn’t know how to run a foundation. And besides, he is on the road constantly, announcing Wings games.
Meanwhile, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation has the expertise and infrastructure to run a program like this. It was a perfect marriage.
“For the first time, since his passing, a very dark cloud began to dissipate,” Daniels said.
This collaboration is still in the early stages. They are still trying to figure out how to raise money and awareness.
Next summer, they have tentative plans to hold a celebrity roast. Mickey Redmond, Daniels’ on-air partner during Wings broadcasts, volunteered to be the first victim.
“He said he’s got big shoulders and can handle it,” Daniels said.
A Mickey Redmond roast? Bingo, bango! Slow it down right here, gang. That’s going to be fun.
Down the road, Daniels hopes the foundation can support families trying to get help. “Because it can be expensive,” Daniels said.
Seidel also continues, and his column is a moving one.
Update: Ken Daniels also appeared on Monday’s Detroit Tigers broadcast to discuss his foundation’s mission:
