Above / Seated from left, Dr. William Stephan, Dr. Mark Goodwin and Dr. Victor Marinescu; and standing, Renee Stephan, Dr. Anand Ramanathan, Dr. Sangita Rangala, Karolina Marinescu and Dr. Timothy Larkin celebrated the successful 2017 Edward Foundation Big Gig that raised more than $900,000. (Photo courtesy Keith Hartenberger)
(Naperville, IL – August 13, 2018) – The Edward Foundation’s 28th annual gala, The Big Gig: Swing, will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 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.
Cardiac Innovations Campaign among beneficiaries
A portion of the funds raised this year will help fund the Foundation’s Cardiac Innovations Campaign which will support construction of the Structural Heart Center and a new three-story Medical Office Building on the northeast corner of the Edward Hospital campus. The facility will house physician offices, patient/family education and a chronic care outpatient center. In addition, new 12-bed Intensive Care and 12-bed Observation Units will replace the current physician office space on the 4th floor of Edward Heart Hospital.
Sponsorship opportunities available
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, tables of ten or individual tickets ($425) can be purchased, and individuals and businesses can donate items for the silent and live auctions.
In addition, the gala will feature a “Golden Paddle Raffle” ($100 for one ticket, $200 for three tickets). The winner will choose one of the following items: Golden Paddle worth $5,000 to bid on Live Auction packages, $1,000 cash or vacation packages for two in Costa Rica, Napa Valley or Pebble Beach.
For more information about purchasing tickets, participating in the raffle, becoming a sponsor or donating items for the auctions, visit www.eehealth.org/EdwardBigGig.
Since 1990, Edward Foundation
The Edward Foundation was established in 1990 and has raised more than $49.9 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.
Story submitted by Keith Hartenberger, Public Information Officer, Edward-Elmhurst Health, for Edward Foundation.
