ICRF Chicago Tower of Hope Gala
- Date
- October 28, 2026
- Time
- 6:00-9:00pm
- Category
- Chicago
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL
6:00 PM Cocktail and Appetizer Reception
6:30 PM Dinner Featuring Culinary Stations
7:30 PM Program & Paddle Raise
8:30 PM Dessert Reception
Dietary Laws Observed | Dressy Casual Attire
Featured Speaker
TANIA KATAN
Acclaimed storyteller, author, creative innovator, and two-time cancer survivor. Through humor, heart, and inspiring storytelling, Tania shares a powerful message of resilience, hope, and the lifesaving impact of cancer research.
David Abramson Memorial Award
The inaugural David Abramson Memorial Award celebrates David’s lasting legacy and deep commitment to ICRF’s mission. Presented to individuals whose generosity and dedication reflect the values he championed, this award honors those who uphold his devotion to service and philanthropy.
We are proud to recognize this year’s recipients—David’s dear friends—who carry forward his legacy of strength and passion.
David Copeland
Jay Stoller
Rob Tepperman
Sponsorships
Click below or download a print version to learn more about our available sponsorships.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Future
The Family of David Abramson
Anonymous
Strength
Jacki & Bruce Barron and Family, Origin Ventures
Diane & Steve Miller
The Zadikoff Family, Cornerstone Restaurant Group
Science
Debbi & Mark Abramson
Elizabeth & David Copeland and Focus Partners Wealth
Robert L. & Sylvia Haag Supporting Foundation
Cindy & Larry Shanker
Danny, Traci, Jake, Val and Lee Shapiro
Research
Zivit & Steve Blonder
Roberta & Richard Edelheit
Paul T. Fox
Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen z”l
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin
Joel Meyer
The Plitt Charitable Trusts
Vicki & Jay Stoller
Amy & Rick Wise
Discovery
Anixter and Silva Family Foundation
Becker Business Media, Liz Agins & Scott Becker
The Bresler Family
J. Philip Bromberg Scientific Scholarship Fund
The Gendell, Reinsdorf and Edelson Families
Emily & Daniel Gottlieb
Adrienne & Jeffrey Kriezelman
Susan & Robert Tepperman
Meredith & Mark Weil
Inspiration
Laurie & Brad Akers
Robert Bernstein
Bristol Myers Squibb
The Donenberg Family
Debi & Tony Elman
DeeDee & Dr. Gary Grad
Gilead Oncology
Suzy & Dr. David Hakimian
Katie & Jeremy Kaluzna
The Malkin Family
Kim & David Reich
Syndax
Host Committee (In Formation)
Laurie & Brad Akers*
Dr. Jessica* & Eyal Altman
Jacki & Bruce Barron*
Robert Bernstein*
Rachel Bikshorn*
Beverly & Benjamin Bleadon*
Mark Bromberg
Stacey & Brian Bromberg*
Lauren & Mark Cohen*
Roberta & Richard Edelheit*
Debi & Tony Elman*
Natalie & Joshua Epstein*
Shari & Jim Field
Sam Fields*
Paul T. Fox*
Emily* & Daniel Gottlieb
DeeDee & Dr. Gary Grad
Suzy & Dr. David Hakimian*
Libby and Errol Halperin Charitable Trust:
– Jill Kushner Bishop & Mark Bishop
– Phyllis Hollander & Don Bishop
– Jennifer & Dan Touchette
Betsy & Noel Hara*
Jill & Eric Helfand*
Dr. Richard Herman*
Katie* and Jeremy Kaluzna
Lisa & Dr. Edward Kaplan*
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin*
Jill* & Gary Kirshenbaum
Kimberly & Adi Klinghofer*
Adrienne & Jeffrey Kriezelman*
Susan McClanahan
Lindsay McFarlane
Julie Roth Novack
Michelle* & Stuart Primack
Rebecca* & Michael Raff
Kim & David Reich*
Erin & Jeff Robbins*
Valerie & Paul Sassieni
Valerie & Lee Shapiro
Leslie & Jordan Sigale
Meredith & Mark Weil*
Amy* & Rick Wise*
David Zadikoff*
Emily & Josh Zadikoff*
*Chicago Board Member
For questions, contact chicagoteam@icrfonline.org.
