Above / The Edward Foundation’s annual gala, The Big Gig, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Nearly 800 people attended the 2015 event, pictured here, which raised $910,000 for Edward Hospital programs and services. This year funds will help expansion and renovation of Edward Cancer Center.
The Edward Foundation’s 26th annual gala, The Big Gig: Immersion, will be held Saturday, October 22 at the Westin Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center in Lombard.
The event will begin at 6PM with cocktails and silent auction, followed by dinner, dancing and a live auction.
The gala is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports Edward Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients. A portion of the funds raised this year will help fund expansion and renovation of the Edward Cancer Center on the Edward Hospital campus in Naperville.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, tables of ten or individual tickets can be purchased, and individuals and businesses can donate items for the silent and live auctions.
In addition, the gala will feature a “Pick Your Paradise Raffle.” The winner will be able to select between $2,500 in cash or one of three packages: Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two, Cabo San Lucas Ocean View Getaway for Two or Ultimate Pro Sports Fan Getaway. The raffle is open to the public. The winner does not need to be in attendance.
For more information about purchasing tickets, participating in the raffle, becoming a sponsor or donating items for the auctions, visit www.eehealth.org/EdwardBigGig.
Edward Foundation since 1990
The Edward Foundation was established in 1990 and has raised more than $43 million in its mission to support Edward Hospital’s community healthcare initiatives, invest in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, recruit world-class medical professionals and deliver the highest quality care to almost 1.7 million patients within the area it serves.
To make a donation to or for more information about the Foundation, call (630) 527-3954 or visit www.edwardfoundation.org.
News submitted by Keith Hartenberger for Edward Foundation.
