Edward Foundation raises $950,000 at annual gala

The Edward Foundation raised $950,000 at its 26th annual gala, The Big Gig: Immersion, on Saturday, October 22 at The Westin Lombard. Nearly 800 people attended the event, which is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation and supports Edward Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients. A portion of the funds raised this year will help fund expansion and renovation of the Edward Cancer Center on the Edward Hospital campus in Naperville.

The Edward Foundation was established in 1990 and has raised more than $43 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.