The Children's Service Board
In 1986, The Children’s Service Board, previously the Extension Board, became affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hospital – formally uniting a proven volunteer force of 65 women with Chicago’s most respected pediatric health care institution. Since partnering with Children’s Memorial, The Children’s Service Board has become one of the most active and successful philanthropic affiliated organizations supporting the hospital’s mission of health care excellence to children and families throughout Chicago.
In 2008, The CSB made a five-year $3 million campaign commitment to support the Division of Pediatric Surgery at the hospital. This commitment will be fulfilled through the Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, other events and annual giving revenue. In addition, the Board is committed to supporting the creation of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago through major gifts.
Events
The Board’s signature event is the highly successful Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, now in its 57th year. The Children's Service Board invites you to attend the 57th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show on Friday, September 28, 2012. All funds raised through this event will support The Children's Service Board's commitment to the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital, becoming Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago on June 9th.
Designers competing for your vote to win the 57th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award are Rolando Santana, Rubin Singer and Wes Gordon.
Event Details
Friday, September 28
11 a.m. — Cocktails
Noon — Luncheon
1 p.m. — Fashion Presentation
Location: Chicago Hilton
International Ballroom
720 South Michigan Avenue
(Valet parking available)
Retail Fashion Segment Hosted By:
- Chalk
- Neiman Marcus
- Perchance
- Mark Shale
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- McElroy Furs
Tickets
For ticket information, please call Lauren Pedi at 773.880.8106 or lpedi@childrensmemorial.org
Auction
This year, we are hosting an online auction, featuring beauty and fashion packages. Please visit www.gcfas.com for additional details.
Food in the City
The Children's Service Board launched a new fundraising venture in 2010: "Food in the City." The cookbook showcases a collection of recipes from 25 Chicago celebrity chefs, as well as from board members and friends of Children's Memorial. The project has raised nearly $30,000 in support of The CSB's commitment to the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
If you have any questions, please contact Children's Memorial Foundation at 773.880.4237.