Meijer makes $3M donation for Michigan's first children's rehabilitation hospital
Meijer announced a $3 million donation to the Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint partnership between Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. The donation will help fund the construction of this new facility, bringing more innovative care for young patients who have experienced a life-changing injury or illness.
"As a family-owned company, we are humbled to give to organizations that provide hope and healing to so many families," said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer. "We're thrilled to be able to help Mary Free Bed and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital create the first children's rehabilitation hospital in Michigan and provide support to families in times of need."
The Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital will be a state-of-the-art, freestanding children's rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping all kids achieve the best possible outcome through compassionate collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinary care. The hospital will offer inpatient and outpatient services for children with a wide range of conditions, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multi-trauma and cancer.
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"We're incredibly grateful to Meijer for their generous support of our mission to restore hope and freedom to children and families," said Kent Riddle, CEO of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. "This donation will uplift families, empower communities, and make a lasting impact for thousands of children for generations to come."
The Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between Mary Free Bed and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and will be built on Wealthy Street across from the Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids Campus with a pedestrian walkway connecting the hospitals. The three-story facility will have 24 private inpatient rooms, sophisticated technology fit for children, and spaces for specialized services.
"We're deeply appreciative of Meijer for investing not only in this new pediatric rehabilitation hospital, but also in our pediatric patients who will benefit from it for years to come," said Alejandro Quiroga, president of Corewell Health in West Michigan. "This $3 million gift will help our organizations continue our important missions and make positive impacts in our community."
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Groundbreaking for the $70 million freestanding hospital is planned to take place this year, with expected completion in 2026.