Photos by Kathleen Galligan for Michigan's Children

Michigan's Children President and CEO, Jack Kresnak reads from Dr. Seuss while introducing the Detroit Children's Choir.

The Detroit Children's Choir sings for more than 200 people who attended the Heroes Night event.

 Audience reacts to a Kresnak quip about FOCUS: HOPE cofounder Eleanor Josaitis.

Detroit Medical Center president Mike Duggan was honored for his commitment for children's health and well-being.

 Duggan and Kresnak grip and grin.

Former director of Michigan's Department of Human Services, Marianne Udow-Phillips listens as she is introduced as one of Michigan's Children's heroes.

Udow-Phillips praises the work of Michigan's Children.

Former Michigan's Children president, Sharon Claytor-Peters was celebrated for nearly 12 years of service as president of the child advocacy organization.

Sharon Claytor-Peters and Jack Kresnak bask in the glow of applause from Heroes Night attendees.