50th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala

ICRF Chicago 50th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala

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Join us for an incredible evening celebrating 50 years of scientific breakthroughs!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 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 and Program
Dietary Laws Observed | Dressy Casual Attire

Featuring:

Sheera Adar, PhD

Professor Sheera Adar is an Associate Professor at Hebrew University and ICRF-funded scientist. Her cutting-edge lung cancer research is driving life-saving advancements around the world.

Ethan Zohn

Ethan is a 2002 CBS SURVIVOR: Africa winner, two-time cancer survivor, and unstoppable force sharing his incredible journey of resilience and hope.

Special Tribute to Past Honorees

Anixter & Silva Family Foundation
Jacki & Bruce Barron
Roberta & Richard Edelheit
Paul T. Fox
Richard Herman
Jeffrey Kriezelman
Bonnie & Ralph Mandell
Jennifer McGuffin
Family of Harvey L. Miller
Dr. Steven T. Rosen

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Tickets & Tributes

Tickets: $375
Young Leadership Ticket (35 and under): $125

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Future Sponsor

Leslie Abramson & David Abramson z”l

Strength Sponsor

Anonymous
Jacki & Bruce Barron and Family, Origin Ventures

Science Sponsor

Debbi & Mark Abramson
Elizabeth & David Copeland, Strategic Wealth Partners

Robert L. & Sylvia Haag Supporting Foundation
Diane & Steve Miller
Cindy & Larry Shanker
The Valerie & Lee Shapiro Family
The Zadikoff Family, Cornerstone Restaurant Group

Research Sponsor

Zivit & Steve Blonder
Paul T. Fox
Joyce Grenis & Michael Koen

Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin
Amy & Rick Wise

Host Committee (In Formation)

Laurie & Brad Akers*
Dr. Jessica* & Eyal Altman
Jacki & Bruce Barron*
Samantha Barron*
Robert Bernstein*
Beverly & Benjamin Bleadon*
Mark Bromberg
Stacey & Brian Bromberg*
Lauren & Mark Cohen*
Robin & Phil Donenberg
Roberta & Richard Edelheit*
Debi & Tony Elman*
Natalie & Joshua Epstein*
Sam Fields*
Paul T. Fox*
Emily* & Daniel Gottlieb
DeeDee & Dr. Gary Grad
Dr. Michele Hakimian & Kevin Sterling
Suzy & Dr. David Hakimian*
Betsy & Noel Hara*
Jill & Eric Helfand*
Dr. Richard Herman*
Katie* & Jeremy Kaluzna

Lisa & Dr. Edward Kaplan*
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin*
Jill* & Gary Kirshenbaum
Kimberly & Adi Klinghofer*
Julie & Keith Kreiter
Adrienne & Jeffrey Kriezelman*
Lindsay McFarlane
Shelly & Lenny Millman
Julie Roth Novack
Alisa & Avi Oler*
Michelle* & Stuart Primack
Rebecca* & Michael Raff
Kim & David Reich*
Erin & Jeff Robbins*
Aviva & David Rubin
Valerie & Paul Sassieni*
Julie Schwab
Vanessa Seiler
Valerie & Lee Shapiro
Jodi Slovin
Marsha Ullrich
Meredith & Mark Weil*
Amy* & Rick Wise*
David Zadikoff*

*ICRF Chicago Board Member

ICRF Chicago 50th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala

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