CHICAGO, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 3, more than 900 Chicagoans will arrive hungry to the Sheraton Grand Chicago, ready to sample cuisine from top restaurants to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Hosted by NBC5 Chicago Anchor Allison Rosati, the 22nd annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza is a time-honored tradition of food, cocktails and both live and silent auctions, benefiting care and research at St. Jude’s Research Hospital for children in need.
Since its inception in 1995, the St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza has helped raise more than $9 million for the kids and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
“We are truly grateful for the support of our attendees, as well as Chicago’s restaurants and chefs that are participating in this year’s event,” said Jenny McKenna of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The support of the Chicago community is helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital save lives, and allowing families across the country receive treatment, travel, housing and food at no cost - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”
This year’s event will feature a patient’s story of healing and support, while guests enjoy food from participating restaurants including new dining destination Latinicity, iconic Chicago eatery Garrett’s Popcorn and local favorite RPM Steak, among many others.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $350 per person and $3,500 per table of 10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To register, call (773) 784-6704 or visit stjude.org/fourstarschicago. Any questions can be directed to Maruta Bergmanis at (312) 202-6543.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and they won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for treatment, travel, housing or food because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital mission by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.
Media Contact: | Maruta Bergmanis, Hill+Knowlton Strategies |
(312) 202-6543 | |
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SOURCE St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
