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Take Action to Support Better Medicine

Help our patients and their families by taking part in Northwestern Medicine fundraising events.

Upcoming Events

Summer
2025

Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Minds Matter Benefit

May 9, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Minds Matter Benefit celebrates the brain tumor community while raising funds for the innovative work at Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Join us on Friday, May 9, at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Enjoy signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a silent auction and dancing..

Learn more about Minds Matter >

Summer
2025

2025 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K

June 1, Grant Park, Chicago

Join cancer survivors, scientists, health professionals and supporters at the 2025 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K on Sunday, June 1, at Grant Park. This fundraiser features a noncompetitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along Chicago’s lakefront, T-shirts, refreshments, music and entertainment, activities for the family and a chance to share a message on the Dedication Wall. Join us on National Survivors’ Day and make an impact on the future of cancer care.

Register for the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration >>

We encourage fundraising, but it’s not required.

Summer
2025

Digestive Health Institute Gala

June 7, Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago

Come celebrate the medical advancements and discoveries being made at Northwestern Medicine on Saturday, June 7, at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Hear about the innovative work that is changing the landscape of digestive health. Net proceeds will support research to help prevent, treat and ultimately cure digestive disorders. The event hosts more than 450 industry and corporate leaders, philanthropists, young professionals, physicians and scientists. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and exciting silent and live auctions. .

For more information, contact Northwestern Memorial Foundation at 312.926.7133.

Fall
2025

45th Annual Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic

September 29, Medinah Country Club, Medinah

Join us on Monday, September 29, at Medinah Country Club for 18 holes of golf, on-course activities, breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and a raffle. Net proceeds from this year’s event will support Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute. For more information, contact Jen Patterson at jennifer.patterson@nm.org.

Learn more about the Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic >

Fall
2025

2025 Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5K

October 11, Northwestern Medicine Field, Geneva

Lace up your sneakers and join us on October 11 at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, for a day of fun and fundraising! This family-friendly 1-mile walk and 5K run celebrates cancer survivors and benefits Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. For more information, contact nmwalkand5k@nm.org.

PATIENT STORY

Your Participation Makes a Lasting Impact

When you take part in a fundraising event, you strengthen Northwestern Medicine's ability to provide world-class medical care so patients live longer, healthier lives. Among those patients is Shelly Battista, who delivered healthy twin girls in December 2022, just two years after being declared cancer-free.

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Sponsor an Event

Sponsor an Event

Northwestern Medicine’s high-profile fundraising events couldn’t happen without the help of generous corporate sponsors. Every event offers a variety of sponsorship levels and recognition packages.

Contact Tara Carlson at tara.carlson@nm.org for more information about event sponsorship.

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Host a Third-Party Event

Want to host an event of your own to benefit Northwestern Medicine? Whether you’re planning a bake sale, a concert, a sporting event, or something else, we would be delighted to collaborate with you. No event is too large or too small, and all of the money you raise will support the Northwestern Medicine program of your choice.

Contact Alison McEwen at alison.mcewen@nm.org for more information about hosting a fundraising event.

Contact

833.GIFT.NMF (833.443.8663)
giving@nm.org
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 800
Chicago, Illinois 60611