78th Mich KC Ultrasound Dedication – Building A Better Future for Flint

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Apr 14, 2022 9:38 AM


Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint marked the 78th Michigan Knights of Columbus Ultrasound dedication ceremony.  

Last year several districts and their supporting councils in the Flint area including those of District Deputies Rick Perry, Bob Vandesteene and Mike Szukhent embarked to place multiple Ultrasound units in the city of Flint. The first of these Ultrasound placements became a reality with the grand opening of The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint which also included the Ultrasound dedication.

Pictured top left above (l-r) during the pledge of allegiance is Rev. Brad Garrison, Executive Director, The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint; Brother Knight Mike Walsh; Craig Herring, Grand Knight Fenton Council #7418 and State Deputy Walter Winkle.

Above center;: Deacon Larry Blondin took part in the blessing of the Ultrasound.

Far right: Ribbon cutting ceremony with State Deputy, Walter Winkle, Grand Knight Craig Herring and Rev. Brad Garrison.

Did you know, The Luke Project 52 Clinic Flint

· The Luke Project is a ministry launched in 2016 out of love for mothers and their babies which has now expanded to the Flint area

· Is a free prenatal care clinic to serve the uninsured/under insured in Flint area

· Building owner refused to sell facility to abortion doctor six weeks prior to leasing to The Luke Project 52 Clinic with option to buy in August 2022

· A gift of $24,000 was made toward the end of the building dedication for its purchase

Supporters of The Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint Ultrasound Initiative:

These supporters are responsible for raising $24,590, 50% of the cost of this Ultrasound with the other 50% provided by Supreme Council Knights of Columbus

District #504, Rick Perry

Councils 6694 Swartz Creek, 6742 Grand Blanc, 7418 Fenton (led council) , 8489 Flushing

District #502, Bob Vandesteene

Councils 4090 Davison, 4285 Mt. Morris, 10170 Burton, 11532 Burton, 13703 Clio

District #512, Mike Szukhent

Councils 695 Flint, 8245 Flint, 8669 Montrose,12090 Flint, 17509 Flushing

Memphis Council #10501, St. Francis Council #4401, Msgr. Patrick R. Dunigan Assembly #510

Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative

Thank you for Rising Up and Answering the Call for Life!

Ed Strach 

Michigan Knights of Columbus

Life Director