The Children’s Research Fund works closely with corporate sponsors to create unique partnerships that complement each company’s brand and philanthropic priorities and objectives. The ideal partnership is multifaceted and allows for visibility and involvement throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your company can gain network of business leaders and philanthropists through the 2018 Children’s Ball, please contact Kristi Stathis at 773.294.4360 or kstathis@oceantomo.com or Whitney Sutton at 312.227.7297 or wsutton@luriechildrens.org.
The Children’s Ball is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Research Fund, the leading organization dedicated to raising funds for innovative biomedical research for the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Join more than 1100 civic and business leaders on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Chicago Hilton for The 60th Annual Children’s Ball, co-charied by Chris Keogh, Holly and Matt Maloney and Trish Rooney.
2018 Corporate Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Luxury Retail Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Luxury Jewelry Sponsor
Table Sponsors
Underwriting Sponsors
Supporting Companies
* Updated as of November 16, 2018
Annual Giving to the Children’s Research Fund campaign is critical to our ability to continue to fund innovative pediatric medical research that will benefit countless children. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and will help get us closer to meeting our annual commitment to the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute. Gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized in the program book for the Children’s Ball.
Platinum Sponsorship
$100,000
Logo Projected on ballroom wall
2 Premier tables
Logo Placement in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad with color border in Ball Book
Gold Sponsorship
$75,000
Prominent logo placement
2 Premier tables
Logo Placement in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad with color border in Ball Book
Silver Sponsorship
$50,000
Recognition on-screen and in the program during the Paddle Raise
2 Premier tables
Logo Placement in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad with color border in Ball Book
Bronze Sponsorship
$25,000
Recognition on-screen preceding & following the patient champion video
1 Premier table
Logo Placement in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad with color border in Ball Book
Premier Corporate Table - $20,000
1 Premier Table
Company name in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad in Ball Book
Standard Corporate Table - $15,000
1 Standard Table
Company name in signage, media presentation, invitation, and Ball Book
Full page black and white ad in Ball Book