The Derby Day Soirée would not be possible without the generous support of our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations listed below for their support of Ele's Place!

Ele's Place is a healing center for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Three branch locations support families throughout Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and beyond.

Each week, peer-to-peer bereavement support groups help hundreds learn to cope and begin to heal after the death of a parent, sibling, or someone close to them. Before coming to Ele’s Place, grieving children feel alone and keep their feelings inside, not wanting to burden their parents or other family members. Often, friends don’t seem to understand if they haven’t had a similar experience. At Ele’s Place, hundreds of grieving children and teens find a warm and welcoming place to meet new friends who really understand how they feel, while they begin to heal after the death of someone close to them.

Derby Day Soirée 2026

Run for the Roses, Rally for Healing