Signature Events: Gift of Life Gala
empowering communities
bringing our vision to life
Push the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois further along the path to progress by attending the annual Gift of Life Gala. This stylish soiree is a memorable evening of elegance and passion, raising funds to fuel our mission, fun entertainment, and civic spirit.
Now in its fourth decade, the Gift of Life Gala brings together leaders in government, medicine, and business, rallying support for the work and mission of the NKFI. Stand with us and we'll raise much-needed funds for free screening programs and community health initiatives. Together, we will help thousands of Illinois families lead healthier, happier lives.
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be a sponsor
Help fuel the NKFI's free community education and patient service programs. Click below to contact us and learn more about sponsoring this event.
get tickets
Guests have the option to purchase tickets individually, or in a group, by purchasing a sponsorship
(see button to the left.)
location and schedule
let's get to the gala
Event Location
This year's event will be held in River North, overlooking the Chicago River.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
The Evening
Live Auction | Themed Activities
Special Guests | Cocktails
Thursday, October 28, 2021
6:00 pm - Cocktails
7:00 pm - Dinner
10:00 pm - Evening concludes
Event Details
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Attire
Cocktail attire
Emcee
Regina Waldroup, NBC5 Chicago
event honorees
spotlight on awardees
Gift of Life Award
Ngozi O. Ezike, MD
Director of Illinois Department of Public Health
Each year, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) honors individuals and organizations with the Gift of Life award. This award has been given to recognize individuals and entities that have truly made a difference in the world of kidney disease, prevention, transplantation and organ donation and therefore, have advanced the success of the NKFI.
Corporate Partner Award
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is pleased to acknowledge Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP as this year's Corporate Partner awardee. Katten has given generously of their time and financial resources to the foundation over the years, most specifically as the presenting sponsor of the Middle Market Open since 2009. We thank Katten for their incredible support, and are so pleased to recognize them with the Corporate Partner Award.
photos from past galas
an annual, stylish success
2019 Gallery
2018 Gallery
2017 Gallery
2016
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gift of life gala sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois wouldn't be able to impact the lives of patients, families, and communities without the help of our dedicated, Gift for Life Gala sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here to review the sponsorship opportunities or contact Allie Widmer at awidmer@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
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The Sexton Family
Auction Sponsor
Mark Schwartz
Host Committee
Curt Anliker
Marc and Jacqueline Bishop
Amit Mehta
Tipu Puri, MD, PhD
Mark Schwartz
Planning Committee
Robyn Sexton, MBA
Amanda Tilton, RN
THANKS FOR FUELING OUR FUTURE
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