Melissa Kerpel

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Highland Park

Illinois

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

Cook County

Northbrook

Winnetka-Glencoe

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Glenview

Buffalo Grove

Vernon Hills

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Niles-Morton Grove

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

Northmoor Country Club

The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor &amp; Co-Host of ​T​he Journal, the daily podcast from the Wall Street Journal​. ​Lake Forest's Larry Potash, WGN-TV, ​w​ill again be emcee. ​Funds raised support the GPF Foundation’s goal of “Saving Lives Through Awareness.”
Ryan Knutson is a co-host and senior news editor of “The Journal,” a daily podcast produced by the Wall Street Journal that explores the forces driving global events, markets and major companies. Previously he worked at PBS and ProPublica, building a reputation for sharp investigative reporting and clear, accessible storytelling. Just like the GPF Foundation, Ryan's work helps bring awareness and understanding about news and events that impact us all.
In addition to the cocktail party, seated meal and conviviality, guests at the Annual Event will also hear an update on GPF Foundation initiatives from Ross and Nancy Friedman, Board Chair and Director, respectively. Current activities include:

<ul><li>Continued progress on the Blind Spot, an educational video game that has moved into the third phase of development to explore commercial viability.</li><li>First-responder and health professional training and partnerships.</li><li>Development of a diagnostic scoring system for medical professionals.</li><li>On-going Harm Reduction training for at-risk communities.</li><li>The launch of an Associate Board made up of young adult volunteers to help spread awareness on harm reduction and the Foundation’s life-saving work. </li></ul>

Local Event: An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF...

The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor & Co-Host of ​T​he...

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event

Lake Forest College

Join Forester Athletics for Community &amp; Alumni Day, a celebration of our connection to the community and our alumni!
We invite alumni, families, community members, F.A.N. Club members, and Forester fans of all kinds to campus to cheer on Forester Athletics, enjoy food and drinks from local food trucks, and take part in family-friendly activities and giveaways. Come snap a photo with Boomer the Bear, show your Forester spirit, and shop for Lake Forest College merchandise!
Event Schedule includes:
11 a.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Grinnell — Farwell Field 12 – 4p.m. | Food Truck Social — Tailgate Lot, South Campus 1 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Ripon — Sports &amp; Recreation Center 1:30 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Grinnell — Farwell Field
Complimentary food truck meal tickets are available to the first 50 pre-registered Community Members, as well as all F.A.N. Club members and alumni of Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Golf.
Please reach out to fanclub@lakeforest.edu with any questions. Go Foresters!

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