EMH Foundation’s 12th Annual Autumn Affair September 17

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 12th Annual Autumn Affair will be held Saturday, September 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place in Chicago.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed at 7 p.m. by dinner, a live auction emceed by Chicago radio personality Eric Ferguson and music by The DJ Firm.

Proceeds from the 2016 Autumn Affair will support Elmhurst Hospital's behavioral health services, which include:

· Physicians and therapists of Linden Oaks Behavioral Health treating patients at the newly opened Edward-Elmhurst Health Center in Hinsdale

· Therapists placed in primary care offices for quicker and more convenient access to behavioral health assessments and care

· Mental Health First Aid training for community leaders and groups to recognize the signs and symptoms of behavioral health issues and learn tools and techniques for administering initial intervention

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, tables of ten or individual tickets can be purchased and businesses can donate items for the silent and live auctions. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.emhfoundation.org/autumnaffair.

Prior to the event, individuals can purchase a chance to win 1.25 carat oval diamond hoop earrings from The Precious Prong Collection at Razny Jewelers. The winner does not need to be present at the drawing, which will be held at the Autumn Affair. For more information and to purchase a chance to win, visit www.emhfoundation.org/autumnaffair.

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.