The Children's Service Board

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In 1986, The Children’s Service Board, previously the Extension Board, became affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hospital – formally uniting a proven volunteer force of 65 women with Chicago’s most respected pediatric health care institution.   Since partnering with Children’s Memorial, The Children’s Service Board has become one of the most active and successful philanthropic affiliated organizations supporting the hospital’s mission of health care excellence to children and families throughout Chicago. 

2007 was an exceptional year for The Children’s Service Board as we raised $2 million to support our commitment to the needs and programs of Children’s Memorial, including the Family Services Palliative Care Program and the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The 52^nd Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show raised $479,000.  The Children’s Service Board has contributed nearly $12 million to Children's Memorial Hospital since 1986. 

Events

The Board’s primary fund raising vehicle is the highly successful Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, now in its 53^rd year and raises over $450,000 annually.  Other primary fund raising vehicles include the major gifts program along with the annual and lead annual giving programs as well as multiple fundraising events throughout the year.