The Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem Celebrates "Once Upon a Time" at 11th Annual Benefit

The Auditorium Library at Roosevelt University, overlooking the city’s beautiful moonlit Grant Park, served as an idyllic setting for The Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem’s (NorthShore) 11th Annual Benefit: “Once Upon a Time.” More than 250 members, friends and supporters of The Associate Board of NorthShore attended the fundraising event, which took place on Saturday evening, October 24.

A silent auction, raffle and fun interactive “wine toss” game kicked off the evening’s festivities. Auction items included signed sports memorabilia, gift certificates to some of Chicago’s favorite restaurants, and luxurious spa treatments. Gourmet appetizers, creative cocktails, and a decadent dessert buffet kept guests feasting and feting all evening while dancing to the sounds of The Personnel, one of Chicago’s most entertaining cover bands.

Thanks to attendees and the evening’s generous sponsors, including Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the event raised $60,000. All proceeds from the Benefit will be directed to several programs within the Department of Pediatrics at NorthShore and the Infant Special Care Unit (ISCU) at NorthShore Evanston Hospital. Supported programs include a Personalized Medicine research study focused on post-partum depression in new mothers headed by Pablo Gejman, M.D. and the Associate Board Emergency Family Fund, which assists families of children in the ISCU who are experiencing severe economic difficulties.

“It feels so rewarding to directly impact the lives of families who have a child born prematurely as well as to support exploration into the underlying causes of Peripartum Mood Disorders,” says event co-chair Carolyn Baker.

“Absolutely,” adds Meghan Conaty, event co-chair “A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees and donors who made this event such a resounding success.

Established by The Associate Board, the Emergency Family Fund provides vital assistance to families of children in the ISCU who are struggling to actively parent their hospitalized infants due to severe economic difficulties. To date, The Associate Board has raised more than $800,000 to support these worthy initiatives at NorthShore.

For more information about The Associate Board of NorthShore, to inquire about becoming a member, or make a donation, please visit foundation.northshore.org/associate-board or call (224) 364-7275 or e-mail associateboard@northshore.org.

The Associate Board of NorthShore is a fundraising organization of young professionals providing members with philanthropic, educational and service opportunities benefiting NorthShore and the community.

About NorthShore University HealthSystem

The Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a fundraising organization of young professionals providing members with philanthropic, educational and service opportunities benefiting NorthShore and the community.

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, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute and NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, as well as 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.