Mark your calendars on Saturday, Dec. 10, for the 2005 Children's Ball, the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) which supports research initiatives at Children's Memorial Hospital. Swingin' Safari is the theme of this year's ball, which promises guests an exotic and elegant evening. The Children's Ball caps off the year-long fundraising campaign of the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) which is a principal benefactor of the Children's Research Center, one of a handful of free-standing centers in the nation dedicated solely to pediatric research.
The Black Tie Gala, held at Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr., features cocktails at 7 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $600 per person. To purchase tickets or get more information, call (773) 975-8892 or visit www.childrensmemorial.org/events.
Children's Memorial Hospital is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country and number one in Illinois by rankings published in U.S. News & World Report. As a not-for-profit charitable organization serving more than 102,000 children annually, Children's Memorial is largely supported by private donations. |
