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Take Action to Support Better Medicine

Help our patients and their families by taking part in Northwestern Medicine fundraising events.

Upcoming Events

Fall
2026

Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Walk: Steps for Survivorship

Saturday, October 10, 2026, Northwestern Medicine Field, Home of the Kane County Cougars, Geneva, Illinois

Join us for this annual community fundraiser and celebration to benefit Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. This inspiring community event brings together patients, families, caregivers and supporters to celebrate survivors, honor loved ones and raise vital funds to provide free programs and services for those facing cancer.

Enjoy a 1-mile walk and a vibrant festival featuring family-friendly activities, breakfast, special treats and a survivor celebration.

Registration for the Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Walk: Steps for Survivorship is now open.

Summer
2027

Minds Matter Benefit

Saturday, May 15, 2027, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Join us for the annual Minds Matter Benefit to raise funds for Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This gala supports essential brain and spinal tumor research and patient care at Northwestern Medicine. This year’s gala will honor Chicago philanthropist Stephen J. Lombardo for his generous support of Northwestern Medicine and the work of Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.

The gala will include a seated meal, music and entertainment, an auction and a raffle. Tickets for the gala will be available for purchase starting in November.

Summer
2027

Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K

June 2027, Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois

For 34 years, the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K has been a source of hope and inspiration for people who have faced or are facing cancer. Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, our community event is a unique opportunity for cancer survivors, supporters, scientists and healthcare professionals to connect, celebrate milestones and make an impact on the future of cancer care.

Your support will help physicians and scientists at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital bring groundbreaking research, leading-edge treatments and supportive care to our patients with cancer.

Summer
2027

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute Gala

June 13, 2027, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

The annual Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute Gala is a mission-driven event that brings together clinicians, scientists, industry partners and philanthropic leaders to advance innovation and improve outcomes for patients with digestive diseases. This formal gala aims to raise essential funds for scientific research, translational projects and patient-centered initiatives at Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute. Building on nearly $1.4 million raised in 2026, the upcoming gala seeks to further accelerate meaningful progress in digestive health while complementing broader education and scientific programming.

Fall
2027

47th Annual Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic

Monday, September 27, 2027, Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois

Join us for a premier event at the iconic Medinah Country Club. The 47th Annual Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic brings together more than 420 corporate and individual golfers and numerous leaders from across Northwestern Medicine for a day of collaboration, impact and exclusive experiences.

Enjoy 18 holes of championship golf, on-course activities, breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception and a raffle, all while supporting a meaningful cause and celebrating the power of philanthropy.

Reserve your spot early. Sponsorships fill quickly and are first come, first served. To receive full benefits, all sponsorship commitments, payments and recognition preferences must be submitted by June 1, 2027.

Fall
2027

Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Walk: Steps for Survivorship

Sunday, October 17, 2027, Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, in Geneva, Illinois

Join us for this annual community fundraiser and celebration to benefit Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. This inspiring community event brings together patients, families, caregivers and supporters to celebrate survivors, honor loved ones and raise vital funds to provide free programs and services for those facing cancer.

Enjoy a 1-mile walk and a vibrant festival featuring family-friendly activities, breakfast, special treats and a survivor celebration.

Registration for the Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Walk: Steps for Survivorship opens June 2027.

Your Participation Makes a Lasting Impact

When you take part in a fundraising event, you strengthen Northwestern Medicine's ability to provide world-class medical care so patients live longer, healthier lives. Among those patients is Shelly Battista, who delivered healthy twin girls in December 2022, just two years after being declared cancer-free.

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Sponsor an Event

Sponsor an Event

Northwestern Medicine’s high-profile fundraising events couldn’t happen without the help of generous corporate sponsors. Every event offers a variety of sponsorship levels and recognition packages.

Contact Alison McEwen at Alison.McEwen@nm.org for more information about event sponsorship.

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Host a Third-Party Event

Want to host an event of your own to benefit Northwestern Medicine? Whether you’re planning a bake sale, a concert, a sporting event, or something else, we would be delighted to collaborate with you. No event is too large or too small, and all of the money you raise will support the Northwestern Medicine program of your choice.

Contact Alison McEwen at alison.mcewen@nm.org for more information about hosting a fundraising event.

We’ve created a toolkit that outlines our process and offers tips and tricks to make your event a success. View the toolkit.

Contact

833.GIFT.NMF (833.443.8663)
giving@nm.org
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 800
Chicago, Illinois 60611