Tower of Hope Gala 2024
- Date
- October 30, 2024
- Time
- 6:00-9:00pm
- Category
- Chicago

Join us for an entertaining and enlightening evening to celebrate science and hope!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Westin Chicago North
Shore 601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL
6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM: Dinner, Program, and Live Auction
Dietary Laws Observed | Dressy Casual Attire
Registration deadline Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Humanitarian Award presented to:
Lester & Edward Anixter Family Foundation
The Anixter and Silva Families
Special Tribute to:
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Guest Speaker:
Julie Roth Novack
CEO & Co-Founder, PartySlate
Registration & Tributes
Tickets: $375
Young Leadership Ticket (35 and under): $125
Tributes are also available for purchase
Registration deadline Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Sponsorships
Click below or download a print version to learn more about our available sponsorships.
Fundraise with Us
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Future Sponsor
Leslie & David Abramson
Strength Sponsor
Anonymous
Jacki & Bruce Barron and Family, Origin Ventures

Science Sponsor
Elizabeth & David Copeland, Strategic Wealth Partners

Robert L. & Sylvia Haag Supporting Foundation
Diane & Steve Miller
Valerie & Lee Shapiro
Amy & Rick Wise
The Zadikoff Family, Cornerstone Restaurant Group

Research Sponsor
Debbi & Mark Abramson
Zivit & Steve Blonder
Paul T. Fox
Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen

Cindy & Larry Shanker
Discovery Sponsor
J. Philip Bromberg Scientific Scholarship Fund
James Chesser, Detergent Marketing Systems Inc.
Roberta & Richard Edelheit
Emily & Daniel Gottlieb
Lisa & Dr. Edward Kaplan
Adrienne & Jeffrey Kriezelman
The Lerner Group at Hightower Advisors
Manning Silverman & Company
Martha & Rich Melman
Valerie & Paul Sassieni
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin
Vicki & Jay Stoller
Inspiration Sponsor
Anonymous
Robert Bernstein
Marlene & Berle Blitstein
Bristol Myers Squibb
Barbara & Marshall Dickler
Blitt and Gaines PC
Debi & Tony Elman
Corlys & Alan Fine, Elana & Mark Juster
Gilead Oncology
Ginsberg Jacobs LLC
DeeDee & Dr. Gary Grad
Suzy & Dr. David Hakimian
The Malkin Family
NeoGenomics
Alisa & Avi Oler
Rebecca & Michael Raff
Kim & David Reich
The Reinsdorf and Gendell Families
Cathy & Marv Rotstein
Kim & Perry Shwachman
Jason Chess, Signature Bank
Karen & Steve Zylberman
Host Committee (In Formation)
Leslie & David Abramson*
Laurie & Brad Akers*
Dr. Jessica* & Eyal Altman
David Anixter
Jacki & Bruce Barron*
Samantha Barron*
Adrienne & Jerry Bauer
Robert Bernstein*
Beverly & Benjamin Bleadon*
Marlene & Berle Blitstein
Zivit* & Steve Blonder
Mark Bromberg
Stacey & Brian Bromberg*
Caroline & Jason Chess
Lauren & Mark Cohen*
Roberta & Richard Edelheit*
Debi & Tony Elman*
Sam Fields*
Paul T. Fox*
Loren & Howard Friend
Nicole Gerber
Emily* & Daniel Gottlieb
DeeDee & Dr. Gary Grad
Suzy & Dr. David Hakimian*
Betsy & Noel Hara*
Jill & Eric Helfand*
Dr. Richard Herman*
Katie* & Jeremy Kaluzna
Lisa & Dr. Edward Kaplan*
Jill* & Gary Kirshenbaum
Kimberly & Adi Klinghofer*
Adrienne & Jeffrey Kriezelman*
Cindy & Andy Lieb
Alison Anixter & Oliver Maudlin
Diane & Steve Miller
Shelly & Lenny Millman
Lois Zoller & Jim Mills
Alisa & Avi Oler*
Linda & Richard Price
Stacey & Brian Price
Michelle* & Stuart Primack
Rebecca* & Michael Raff
Kim & David Reich*
Amy & Jon Resnick
Erin & Jeff Robbins*
Catheryn & Marvin Rotstein
Valerie & Paul Sassieni*
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin*
Valerie & Lee Shapiro
Dr. Bradley Silva
Justin Silva
Amy* & Rick Wise*
Bev & David Zadikoff*
*ICRF Chicago Board Member

