The Family Institute at Northwestern University invites you to join us for the third annual Gratitude Gala on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
This fundraising event will feature a fireside chat with honoree Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears; a silent auction, seated reception with open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations, entertainment and more. All proceeds will benefit the Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, which provides free mental and behavioral therapy services for individuals, couples and families who could not otherwise afford it.
This event is now at capacity, but participation in the Silent Auction is open to all!
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Event Information
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Event Concludes: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Galleria Marchetti | 825 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642
On-site valet available
Honoree:
Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears | Mental Health Community Impact Award
Dress Code:
Cocktail Attire
This event is a seated reception with an open bar, food stations and passed hors d'oeuvres.
TICKETING AND SPONSORSHIP PURCHASE OPTIONS
Mental Health Community Impact Honoree
Ryan Poles | General Manager of the Chicago Bears
The Family Institute will present Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles with the Mental Health Advocate Award because of his commitment to make mental health support a priority for players and everyone within the Chicago Bears organization. The Family Institute honors Ryan’s ability to not only use his platform to help destigmatize mental health issues, but also to set a good example through his openness about his own mental health journey.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Champion Sponsors
The Harris Family Foundation | Katie Lamb-Heinz & Bill Heinz | Michael E. Murphy Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
Blue Owl | Chicago Bears | Sachs Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL | Byline Bank | Susan & Michael Canmann | Kevin M. Gates & Microsoft | Global Group Inc. | John & Julie Goodman |
Jenner & Block LLP | Michael and Elaine Rucker Family Foundation | Dr. Horace & Mrs. Susan Smith
Silver Sponsors
Esther & Ronald Franklin | Libby & Larry Lucas | Thomas & Janet McQueen | Steve & Teresa Palmitier | Sweeney Scharkey LLC
Gratitude Sponsors
Blueprint | Julian & Lisa Coleman | Diana Cordova | Lauren & Brian Elrod | Jim & Sheila Feldman |
Roxanne Hori & Robert Felsenthal | Maritza Gibbons | Jana L. Jones | Ed & Courtney Loeb | Carol & Randy Long | PNC | Antonia Warren
Matching Gift Partner
Make It Better Foundation
In-Kind Sponsor
The Mail House, Inc.
Media Partner
2024 Event Photos
To view all the pictures taken at the Gratitude Gala by Buzz McBride Photography, please click here.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Gratitude Gala or to learn more about event sponsorship, please contact advancement@family-institute.org.