Blossoming day by day

When Josie Jackson was 33 weeks pregnant with her son, Josiah, she received disturbing news: tests indicated that her baby had a potentially serious heart condition. Upon birth Josiah was rushed to Children’s Memorial Hospital, where he spent the first 17 of his 19 months of life being treated for congenital heart defects by the hospital's expert staff of cardiologists and cardiovascular-thoracic surgeons. More >

A daughter’s lifesaving care inspires giving

When she was a newborn, Cia and Tom Souleles’ daughter, Georgia, spent three months in Children’s Memorial battling for her life. In gratitude, the family has generously supported the hospital, including giving to the Heroes for Life campaign to create our new home, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. More >

Calling all Chicago sports fans

Make a difference in the life of a child by joining Major League Baseball’s Kerry Wood, his wife Sarah and Children’s Memorial at the inaugural Champions for Children’s event on Thursday, November 19. Meet top sports personalities, challenge them in one-on-one games and participate in auctions. More >

We’re soaring skyward!

Construction of the 23-story Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago continues to make great progress. But we still need heroes in the community like you to step forward and help make this state-of-the-art facility for Chicago’s children a reality. Give now to the Heroes for Life campaign and make a statement about your commitment to children’s health. More >

Celebrating Miss Bettye

Read a Chicago Tribune profile on Children’s Memorial night cafeteria cook Bettye Tucker, whose food and warm personality have comforted employees, patients and families for 43 years. More >

Help us reach the finish line

There are only two days left to help Children’s Memorial by creating your own digital footprint. For each footprint, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will donate $1 to the hospital. The charity that leaves the most footprints will receive an additional $10,000, so don’t delay! More >

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, October 16, 2009
Playdough Palooza - Golden Karma

Join the Wish List Auxiliary Board at their annual celebration. Enjoy food, cocktails, music and a silent auction while supporting their efforts to provide for the emotional and psychological needs of sick children. More >

Friday, October 23, 2009
Cocktails for a Cause

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Kids Fight Cancer
25th Annual Fall Gala

Monday, November 2, 2009
Torch relay for
Children's Miracle Network

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Drew's story

Families of children with a rare liver condition have come to Children’s Memorial from 20 states and five countries for our special expertise in surgically correcting the problem. View a video about one of those children.

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