Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $346,000 at annual gala

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation raised $346,000 at its 13th Annual Autumn Affair on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

The event, the largest fundraising event of the year for the Foundation, was attended by 340 people and featured a live auction with auctioneer Matt Goebel and music by Triple Fret, an internationally awarded classical/contemporary guitar trio.

Proceeds from the 2017 Autumn Affair will support behavioral health services, including programs to treat opioid addiction, at Elmhurst Hospital and the Edward-Elmhurst Health Center in Hinsdale.

Founded in 1980, the EMH Foundation offers many giving opportunities and annual special events designed to support the hospital’s programs and facilities, including the Autumn Affair, Hope. Lives. Here. Luncheon, Chef Fest, Reindeer Route Housewalk and Love Lights program. For more information, visit www.EMHFoundation.org or call (331) 221-0388.