The 2008 Children’s Ball, Seasons: A Year of Discovery
The Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) of Children's Memorial Hospital invites you to attend the 50th Annual Children’s Ball, Seasons: A Year of Discovery, on Saturday, December 13. All funds raised through this event will support the MRIC's commitment to raising critical funds for pediatric medical research at the Children's Memorial Research Center.
Event details
Saturday, December 13
6:30 p.m. — Cocktails
8 p.m. — Dinner and Dancing
Location
Hilton Chicago
International Ballroom
720 South Michigan Avenue
Valet Services & Parking
Parking at the Hilton Chicago is available at the North Entrance on Balboa Street, off Michigan Avenue. Discounted self-park and valet will be available at this entrance. Guests arriving by taxi may use the main entrance on 720 South Michigan Avenue.
Special Room Rates
Hilton Chicago is please to offer discounted room rates for guests of the 2008 Children’s Ball. To make reservations, please call 1.877.865.5320 and mention the Children’s Ball. There are a limited number of rooms available, so please reserve by November 22, 2008.
Tickets
By phone: To purchase ticket(s), please contact Renee Anderson at 773.975.8760.
By mail: Print out response card and mail as directed.
You may mail donations to:
Renee Anderson
MRIC - Children's Memorial Foundation
2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4
Chicago, Illinois 60614-2510
Corporate Sponsors
We are pleased to announce Harris Private Bank as a 2008 Children’s Philanthropic Partner.
Additional corporate sponsors of the 2008 Children’s Ball include:
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Element 79
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
JP Morgan Chase
DLA Piper LLP
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
KPMG
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP
Mayer Brown LLP
Credit Suisse Securities
The Citigroup Private Bank
Walgreens
First Industrial Realty Trust
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Additional information
Reservations are requested by November 14, 2008. Reservations will be held at the door. The amount of goods and services provided for tax purposes is $125 per person.
Thank you for your generous support of the 2008 Children’s Ball, Seasons: A Year of Discovery. For additional questions, please contact Renee Anderson at 773.975.8760 or rnanderson@childrensmemorial.org.