Emerging Philanthropic Tradition • Wednesday preceding Mudbowl Saturday

Beyond the Mud: The Mott Hospital Visit

Ahead of Mudbowl Saturday, student leaders representing participating Michigan Mudbowl teams visit the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to experience firsthand the people, care spaces, and purpose behind months of campus fundraising and preparation.

Historical Context & Preservation Policy

This tradition has emerged over the past few years and has become one of the most meaningful parts of the Mudbowl experience. No single official founding year is claimed where historical documentation is still being compiled.

Future annual visits are appended as distinct year-indexed entries without overwriting prior years. Historical entries from earlier tours may be added as dates, photographs, hospital clearances, and participating student leaders are verified.

Verified Annual Archive Entries (1)

Ordered newest to oldest • Preserved across annual event rollovers
Verified Primary Record•Wednesday, November 4, 2026•Ann Arbor, Michigan

Beyond the Mud: Meeting the Little Victors Who Inspire Us

On Wednesday, November 4, just three days before the 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl, student leaders from participating teams gathered at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for an experience that has become one of the most meaningful traditions of Mudbowl week.

Max Wiley • President, Michigan Mudbowl Club (2026)

“It was a great tour! I think the game room and Sophie’s tour are both so meaningful, and it’s really cool to see how welcoming Mott tries to be in times that can be so scary for families and patients.”

Beyond the Mud: The Mott Hospital Visit — Tradition Archive | Michigan Mudbowl Club | Michigan Mudbowl EMS