The Forward 4 Tobi Foundation Gifts $50,000 to Establish Fund for Patients at NorthShore University HealthSystem Kellogg Cancer Center

On March 6, 2015, the Forward 4 Tobi Foundation presented NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center with a check for $50,000. This generous donation will enable the creation of the Forward 4 Tobi Patient Assistance Fund to help patients battling breast cancer enhance their quality of life by providing much-needed financial assistance during their treatment. Common expenses may include vital medicines not covered by insurance, integrative medical services, attendance at cancer conferences, travel expenses for clinical trials, housekeeping costs and child care costs.

The mission of the Forward 4 Tobi Foundation is to “improve the lives of patients suffering from breast cancer by providing financial assistance for medical expenses, child care and other daily unmet needs so they may focus on fighting this insidious disease.” The Foundation is named for Tobi Klonecki, a special wife, mother and friend who lost her life to breast cancer on May 7, 2013.

“Tobi thought of herself as ‘lucky,’ because she had the family, friends and financial means to deal with the daily struggles of breast cancer,” said Jennifer Bott of the Forward 4 Tobi Foundation. “The establishment of the Forward 4 Tobi Patient Assistance Fund will allow Tobi’s legacy to live on by providing financial assistance to those patients at the Kellogg Cancer Center who need it most.”

Kellogg Cancer Center offers comprehensive, compassionate cancer care. For more information about Kellogg Cancer Center or ways to support the truly personalized cancer care being provided at NorthShore University HealthSystem, please call (224) 364-7230 or visit northshore.org/foundation.

About NorthShore University HealthSystem

Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization’s primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.

NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute and NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, as well as in cardiovascular care, high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.