ILLUMINATE

This fall, The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its annual Fall Benefit, themed “Illuminate,” at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. Nearly 400 guests gathered to raise funds for the Rush University Medical Center’s education, research, and community service programs, as well as The Woman’s Board Fund for Excellence in Cellular Therapy. Co-chairs Erin Ritchie and Sonja Smith captured this year’s theme “Illuminate” in every aspect of the event from the yards and yards of up-lit drapery at the venue’s dramatic entrance hall to the glowing orbs placed on cocktail tables to the grateful recognition of Rush’s many supporters and leaders, dubbed “illuminaries.” Even the event invitations encouraged guests to “Dress to Dazzle,” and indeed they did, donning bright colors and bold patterns suitable for an evening under and amongst the stars. thewomansboard.org