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The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals Nets More Than $250,000 at 41st Annual Gala
More than 500 business, healthcare and civic leaders from the North Shore and greater Chicagoland area gathered at Union Station on June 22 to celebrate The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals’ 41st annual Gala, “Diamonds & Dice…How Lucky Can You Get?” Guests of the Gala delighted in decadence at every turn – from the luxurious silent auction, tempting diamond raffle, and elegant décor by Joseph Leigh Designs that greeted them as they entered the space, to the enticing casino and live entertainment by “Marilyn Monroe” and The Steve Edwards Orchestra, which they enjoyed until the wee hours of the night.
The evening served as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for The DodoNA Project: DNA Prediction to Improve Neurological Health. This visionary research at NorthShore aims to predict, prevent and halt neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, brain tumors and multiple sclerosis. Mistress of Ceremonies, Jane Monzures, shared how she is watching her mother slowly succumb to a neurological disorder and how the funds raised at the Gala might not help her mom, but they will help countless generations to come.
Thanks to the leadership of the Gala’s co-chairs, Teddi Galanis and Regina Valsamis, the support of the evening’s generous sponsors – including ARAMARK, Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, Ingegrated Facilities Solutions, Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Madison Dearborn Partners, Mayer Brown LLP, Pepper Construction Company, Robert Morris University, SPi Healthcare, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance, ING Financial, Winston & Strawn LLP, Wolters Kluwer Health and SPLASH – and the generosity of the evening’s guests, more than $250,000 was netted to support this leading edge research at NorthShore.
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For more information about The Auxiliary of NorthShore at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals, please contact The Auxiliary office at (224) 364-7270 or via email at auxiliary@northshore.org. For more information, please visit foundation.northshore.org/gala.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
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Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including an 800+ physician, multispecialty group practice with over 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials and medical informatics. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation is the primary philanthropic entity of NorthShore. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.
