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Chicago
October 29, 2025 — 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL

50th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala

Save the date for the ICRF Chicago 50th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala

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

Dr. 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.

With a special tribute to past Tower of Hope honorees!


Sponsorships

Click below or download a print version to learn more about our available sponsorships.


Tickets & Tributes for Sale Wednesday, September 3

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


Host Committee (In Formation) 

Leslie & David Abramson* 
Laurie & Brad Akers* 
Dr. Jessica* & Eyal Altman
Jacki & Bruce Barron* 
Samantha Barron* 
Robert Bernstein* 
Beverly & Benjamin Bleadon* 
Stacey & Brian Bromberg* 
Lauren & Mark Cohen* 
Roberta & Richard Edelheit* 
Debi & Tony Elman*
Natalie & Joshua Epstein*
Sam Fields* 
Paul T. Fox*
Emily* & Daniel Gottlieb
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* 
Julie Roth Novack
Alisa & Avi Oler* 
Michelle* & Stuart Primack
Rebecca* & Michael Raff 
Kim & David Reich* 
Erin & Jeff Robbins* 
Valerie & Paul Sassieni* 
Julie Schwab
Vanessa Seiler
Leemor Katz & Chip Serlin* 
Kathy Shoor
Jodi Slovin
Meredith & Mark Weil*
Amy* & Rick Wise* 
David Zadikoff* 

*ICRF Chicago Board Member 

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