The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation raised a record $441,000 at its 18th Annual Autumn Affair on Sept. 10 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
More than 300 people attended the gala, which is the Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year and supports Elmhurst Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients.
Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund training and development, new equipment, and technology and innovative programs to allow Elmhurst Hospital caregivers to provide the highest level of care to patients and their families.
To view the event’s Fund-A-Need video, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaPGBeHbv9w. The 2023 EMH Foundation Autumn Affair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
Founded in 1980, the EMH Foundation offers many giving opportunities and annual special events designed to support the hospital’s programs and facilities, including the Autumn Affair, Chef Fest, Reindeer Route Housewalk, the Hope. Lives. Here Cancer Campaign, and Love Lights program. For more information, visit www.EMHFoundation.org or call (331) 221-0388.