The Founders’ Board invites you to begin the holiday season at our annual
Winter Wishes: Holiday Cocktail Celebration
Thursday, November 19, 2026
The Casino – 195 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cocktail attire, jackets required for men. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.
This year's Winter Wishes will support the vision of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, celebrating the lifesaving healthcare and groundbreaking medical advances that Lurie Children’s provides. Donate to the Wish List to help the hospital deliver on its promise of providing world-class medical care to the children of Chicago and beyond.
Innovative Therapies & Clinical Trials
Support the development and expansion of novel treatments, including gene therapy, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, and groundbreaking clinical trials that improve outcomes for children with high-risk and relapsed cancers.
Survivorship & Long-Term Outcomes
Help children thrive beyond treatment through specialized survivorship programs that provide ongoing monitoring, education, and care for long-term medical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Family Support & Whole-Child Care
Ensure families have access to social work, psychology, neuropsychology, child life services, and financial assistance programs that strengthen resilience and improve outcomes during treatment.
Workforce Development & Research Leadership
Invest in fellowship training and physician-scientist development to expand access to expert pediatric cancer care and advance the next generation of lifesaving discoveries.
Philanthropy will be the cornerstone to drive transformative progress in pediatric cancer and blood disorder medicine.
children diagnosed with cancer each year receive care through Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
of pediatric cancer patients now survive their disease, underscoring the growing need for long-term survivorship care and support.
active clinical trials provide patients access to the latest treatment options and research innovations.
For questions, please contact Maya McMurray at mmcmurray@luriechildrens.org.
Opportunities |
North Star Sponsor $50,000 |
Evergreen Sponsor $25,000 |
Holly Sponsor $15,000 |
Glacier Sponsor $10,000 |
Snow Angel Sponsor $5,000 |
Hot Cocoa Sponsor $2,500 |
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| Tickets to Holiday Cocktail Celebration | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Recognition on event invitation, signage, website, and Founders' Board social media1 | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Name Listing |
| Membership in Lurie Children's Corporate Champions2 |  |
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| Invitation to a VIP tour of the Medical Center | |
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| Prominent logo recognition as a Presenting Sponsor on all event materials (non-exclusive) | |
1Sponsorship commitments must be received by Friday, September 11, 2026 to guarantee inclusion in the event invitation.
2Membership in Lurie Children's Corporate Champions is limited to our corporate partners. Individuals and family foundations who choose to sponsor Winter Wishes may receive alternate recognition as Lurie Children's supporters.
Thank you to the following corporations, organizations and individuals for support of the 2026 Lurie Children’s Winter Wishes: Holiday Cocktail Celebration.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Liz Farris at efarris@luriechildrens.org.
