MEET OUR DANCER
MIKEL BERGER
Greater Lafayette Commerce
Fundraising Goal: $10,000
ABOUT ME
As President and CEO of Greater Lafayette Commerce, and as a small business owner in this community since 2004, I’ve experienced firsthand how much local support matters. Before that, I was a Purdue student, and this community has been home for a long time.
I am dancing because… I’m fundraising for the Stars and Steps event because Franciscan has been part of my family’s story too—both of my children were born at Franciscan. And when my business was just getting off the ground, the foundation helped us during a tough time, when expenses were high and revenue was thin. This is a chance to pay that forward. If you’re able, please consider contributing or sharing the page. Every bit of support helps and is deeply appreciated.
Support My Stars & Steps Journey
This year, I’m honored to participate in Stars & Steps: Lafayette’s Dance Spectacular, a special event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Franciscan Health while raising funds to improve the health and well-being of our community. The event honors the extraordinary legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, whose vision, compassion, and commitment to serving others led to the founding of the ministry that became Franciscan Health 150 years ago. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also investing in the future through Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement initiatives, which provide critical programs that support families, promote wellness, improve health access, and strengthen lives across Greater Lafayette and Western Indiana. Thank you for helping me celebrate this legacy of service while making a lasting impact in our community.
Every donation helps support Franciscan Health’s Community Health Improvement programs, including:
✅ Support for new mothers and babies
✅ Nutrition education and healthy food access
✅ Child safety initiatives and car seat programs
✅ CPR, AED, and emergency preparedness training
✅ Community wellness and prevention programs
These initiatives continue the mission of caring and service established by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration more than 150 years ago.