Health & Fitness
Edward Foundation raises $940,000 at annual gala
(From left) Ron and Nancy Nyberg, John and Kaylin Risvold, Brenda and Tom Harter at the Edward Foundation's Big Gig on Sept. 28.
The Edward Foundation raised $940,000 at its 29th annual gala, The Big Gig: 1001 Nights, on Sept. 28 at the Westin Lombard. Nearly 700 people attended the event, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year.
A portion of the funds raised this year will be used to purchase a new $2.7 million PET CT scanner to replace the current scanner which has been in operation at the Edward Cancer Center in Naperville since 2005. A PET CT scan is one method doctors use to find cancer and determine its stage.
The Edward Foundation was established in 1990 and has raised more than $52.5 million 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 in its service area.
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To make a donation to or for more information about the Foundation, call (630) 527-3954 or visit www.edwardfoundation.org.
