Donations in lieu of flowers to honor Mike Freedman
The family of former National Press Club President Michael Freedman expressed appreciation this week for the "beautiful messages, tributes, and remembrances of Mike" it has received from his many friends, including Club members.
Freedman passed away on Sept. 18 after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. His 2020 Club presidency was one of the most pivotal in the Club's history, as he helped the Club survive the pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, the Freedman family suggests a donation to the journalism scholarship that Freedman established at his alma mater, Wayne State University. Other donation options include furthering the work of the National Press Club Journalism Institute or supporting Goodwin Hospice.
Memorial service livestream
A memorial service for Freedman will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Mich. A livestream of the service will be available. Here are the viewing instructions:
Visit the Temple Israel Website: https://www.temple-
Click on LIVE STREAMING (in bold letters): https://www.temple-
Scroll down until you see “LIFECYCLE EVENTS, BABY NAMINGS,WEDDINGS & MEMORIAL SERVICES” and then you will see: “Please click here a few minutes before the service is set to begin.”
You can click on “Click Here” and it will take you to the live stream service or scroll down just a little and click on “Click To Watch > (https://www.temple-israel.