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Better Medicine Starts With You

Northwestern Medicine is a nonprofit academic health system with 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations, serving patients in Chicagoland and around the world. With the help of donors like you, Northwestern Memorial Foundation supports patient-centered care from world-class physicians, leading-edge research, groundbreaking innovations and expanded access to state-of-the-art facilities for every patient.

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Thanks to You

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Make an Impact Before the End of 2026

As the year comes to a close, you can help advance the discoveries, treatments and compassionate care that define Northwestern Medicine. Your generosity supports exceptional patient care today while helping create a healthier future for the patients and communities we serve.

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How You Can Support Better Medicine

Donations

Make a gift now, or contact our giving team at 833.GIFT.NMF (833.443.8663) or giving@nm.org.

LEARN ABOUT WAYS TO GIVE
Fundraising for Northwestern Medicine

Take part in a fundraising event or create your own fundraiser.

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Memorials and Tributes

Create a memorial in memory of a loved one or to honor someone special.

SET UP A MEMORIAL
Planned Giving

Realize your retirement or estate-planning goals and leave a lasting legacy at Northwestern Medicine with help from our planned giving team.

MAKE A PLANNED GIFT
Corporate Giving

Work with us to achieve your organization’s philanthropic goals.


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PATIENT STORY

Better — Thanks to You

Learn how leading-edge innovation, fueled by our donors, helped Northwestern Medicine save Jay Keller when an infected heart valve led to a stroke.

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Attend an Event

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Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Summer Rooftop Celebration

Join us on September 18 at the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Summer Rooftop Celebration on behalf of Joe Stefani and Josh VanSwol. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, all while supporting the Patient and Family Assistance Fund at Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Learn more about the Summer Rooftop Celebration

46th Annual Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic

Join us on Monday, September 29, at Medinah Country Club for 18 holes of golf, on-course activities, breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and a raffle. Net proceeds from this year’s event will support Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute. For more information, contact Jen Patterson at jennifer.patterson@nm.org.

Learn more about the Northwestern Medicine Golf Classic

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More Events

Learn about other Northwestern Medicine fundraising events and how you or your organization can participate or become a sponsor.

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Donor Testimonials
"I wasn’t aware of how much research occurs at my local Northwestern Medicine hospital until my physician suggested I take part in a study. I donate to support lifesaving research."
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"The Northwestern Medicine staff provided emergency care when my husband needed it. They moved so quickly and saved his life. Our annual gift is our way of saying, 'Thank you.'"
Donor Testimonials
"When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, we met it head on with help from Northwestern Medicine Proton Center. We give so others can receive the same innovative care we did."
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"My mom had a stroke while playing bridge. If it wasn’t for Northwestern Medicine Mobile Stroke Unit, she wouldn’t be here today. I give to support access to that caliber of care."

Contact

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