MRJBF EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS OF 2010
ROCKIT EVENT 2010 “BREAK THE MADNESS”
One of the most popular bars in Chicago, Rockit Bar and Grill, helped kick off the 2010 MRJBF fundraising campaign by hosting a happy hour in March. Rockit graciously hosted the event in the entire second floor of the bar and welcomed over 125 young professionals. With two hours of open bar plus appetizers, guests enjoyed themselves while listening to a live DJ spinning music. This event helped raise over $1,900 for the MRJBF.
HUB51 EVENT
On July 2-4 this year the MRJBF kicked-off the 4th of July celebrations a little early at one of the city’s hottest spots. HUB 51 garishly took donations at the door and offered drink specials to their guests as well as a Sunday morning brunch special over the holday weekend. The event raised over $4,000.
MRJBF CHAIRTY OF THE MONTH AT DMK BURGER BAR
DMK Burger Bar, located at 2954 North Sheffield Avenue, graciously donated $1,500 to MRJBF. MRJBF was DMK’s charity of the month for April 2010. DMK passed out check stuffers, and announced its partnership with MRJBF on its beer board above the bar. We thank DMK for their support of MRJBF!
“FUNDRAISING NIGHT” – LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA & MRJBF
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria kindly donated 20% of the total sales from those individuals that presented our special flyer when ordering to Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJBF) (pre-tax and alcohol excluded) from every order received – Dine-in, Carryout, or Delivery – from three of their locations. We raised $204 from this event held, Monday, April 5, 2010!
MRJBF BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT LASALLE POWER CO.
A new event for MRJBF Battle of the Bands was a huge success. Over 200 people attend this inaugural event, mingle with other, have a few appetizers and drinks and listen to the Bands performing including Josh and the Empty Pocket, The Chris Buehrle Band, Kidd Russell, and Guy Incognito. This event helped raise over $2300!
18TH ANNUAL COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE (“CFC”)
This annual event attracts over 450 Chicago-area professionals and philanthropists. The evening features an exciting live and silent auction, live entertainment, and a variety of foods and beverages are donated by some of Chicagoland’s premier restaurants and bars. Our CFC event in generates about $100,000 in proceeds for pediatric research initiatives at Children’s Memorial Hospital and Children’s Memorial Research Center each year.
EXCLUSIVE CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TOURS
Throughout the year, members of the MRJBF participated in tours of Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center. The exclusive tours are not available to the public and give members of the MRJBF an opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes at the hospital. Members gain perspective and education about pediatric research and its significant importance in medicine.
ERIC & KATHY RADIOTHON
In September 2010, MRJBF board members were given the opportunity to volunteer at the Eric and Kathy 36-Hour Children’s Memorial Hospital Radiothon. Members actively participated by answering phones for listeners calling in to donate. The Radiothon is a powerful, emotional fundraiser for Children’s Memorial Hospital and members of the MRJBF appreciate the unique opportunity to participate in this event.
