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Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships is
always looking for exciting new ways to get people
involved. Below we have listed some of the past events
that will give you an idea of opportunities we have had for
supporters to get to know the GPP
family.
Mark
Damisch
Private Performance
Back by popular demand, this private piano recital featuring international concert pianist,
lawyer, CPA and Mayor
of Northbrook Mark Damisch raised funds to
benefit
multiple myeloma research at The Mayo Clinic and other research
institutions. The performance took place on Sunday, June 13, 2004 from approximately 3:00
to 6:00pm with 70+ donors and Board members in attendance.
This event was hosted once again by Professor and Mrs. Ralph L. Barnett at
their spectacular Gold Coast residence. This event and the
multiple myeloma research
project were supported by a
generous grant from Steven
L. Braun, CLU and the Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network. Information about the event can be
obtained by calling
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships, 847-948-5512. Click the headline for pictures
from the 2004 event.
The
Best of the Bar Show
Benefit Performance
January 17, 2004, Lake Forest Academy, 8:00 pm
Cressey Fine Arts Center
•1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045 • (847)234-3210
Hundreds of patients and their friends, relatives and
business associates came to The Best of the Bar
Show, to raise over $35,000 to find a
cure for DIABETES at the same time! This critically
acclaimed, witty spoof of Chicago and the world, performed by
the talented cast from the Chicago Bar Association, came to
Lake Forest for the very first time. There was no need to travel all
the way downtown to catch the funniest show ever, performed for
the benefit of diabetes research. Funds raised were
matched 8:1 by funds already secured by Goldman Philanthropic
Partnerships to complete funding for an innovative
diabetes research
project at the University of Virginia.
Thanks to the generous underwriting by Takeda
Pharmaceuticals North America, Perry and Elaine Snyderman, Bridgeview
Bank and Diamond
Schreiber Homes, 100% of the funds raised at the event will
directly support the breakthrough research.
Among the most exciting aspects of the evening was the
presentation of a Goldman
Angel Award to Dr. Lee M. Jampol, Chairman and Professor of
Ophthalmology at Northwestern University. Dr. Jampol was
honored for “his extra ordinary achievement in seeking cures
for retinal diseases and caring for patients and their
families”. Presenting the award at the event were founders
George and Judy Goldman of Lake Forest and Bobby and Lori
Miller, members of the Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships Board
of Advisors and Diabetes Advisory boards. Lori Miller, who has
had diabetes for 26 years, had her eyesight saved due to Dr.
Jampol’s expert care. In his presentation to Dr. Jampol, Bobby
Miller stated: ”Dr. Jampol is well known for his expertise
in diabetic retinopathy, research and treatment of macular
diseases of the eye and in the implementation of aggressive
treatment strategies. Had we not found Dr. Jampol at the time we
did, and had it not been for his care and expertise, Lori and I
feel that our lives would be significantly different today.
Quite frankly, we feel that Lori’s vision would be extremely
compromised or non-existent-blind. Through our support of
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and this Goldman Angel award,
we feel that this is the right avenue to extend our sincere
gratitude and thanks to recognize Dr. Jampol for saving Lori’s
vision, as we are truly grateful.”
A SOLD
OUT pre-event
party was hosted by our friends Jim Diamond and Susan
Schreiber of Diamond
Schreiber Homes at one of their spectacular custom mansions
nearby, where donors met and heard from UVa researcher Dr.
Raghu Mirmira, who hails form the North Shore. Information
about the event can be received by calling 847-948-5512.
The
Pre-Event Party
for The Best of the Bar Show
Benefit Performance
WAS SOLD OUT!!!
January 17, 2004 from 6:00-7:30 pm
at a spectacular luxury
Diamond Schreiber Custom Home
1550 Forest Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035 • (847) 529-6888
Over 70 of our most honored guests joined us for cocktails and a
light buffet dinner before the Bar Show in the most
awe-inspiring of surroundings, a magnificent 9000 square foot
luxury custom designed and custom built Diamond Schreiber home.
Guests met and heard from UVa diabetes researcher Dr. Raghu
Mirmira, who hails form the North Shore and is principal
investigator for this groundbreaking GPP project. Dr.
Bruce E. Bloom, CEO and Michael W. diamond, COO, explained
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships mission and dedication to
raising funds for innovative research to cure catastrophic
diseases. Susan Schreiber and Jim Diamond were our hosts
for a tour this mansion filled with innovative, cutting edge
elements, and attention to detail you will find from no other
custom builder. The cost of the pre-event was $50.00
(which was 100% tax-deductible), and spots were reserved
only when purchased
in combination with a
ticket to the Best of the Bar Show.
Mark
Damisch
Private Performance
This private recital featured international concert pianist and Mayor
of Northbrook Mark Damisch and benefited breast cancer
research at Harvard Medical School. The performance
took place on Sunday, July 13, 2003 from 3:30 to 6:00pm.
It was hosted by Professor and Mrs. Ralph L. Barnett at
their Gold Coast residence. This event and the Harvard
Breast Cancer project [PDF] are being supported by a
generous grant from Steven
L. Braun, CLU and the Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network. Click the headline for pictures
from the event.
An Inspired
Evening
The premier of the Jean
Beck Inspired Venture was held on March 8, 2003 at the
lovely home of Michael and Debra Sears of Lake Forest.
Thanks to the wonderful persons who supported the event, it
raised over $15,000 toward the $25,000 campaign goal. The
funds for the campaign go to a breast cancer research project at
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
If you are unable to
attend an upcoming event but still wish to offer your support, please
visit the contribute page of our website.
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