16th Annual Cocktails for a Cause

One of two junior boards of the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC), the MRJBF has raised more than $800,000 for pediatric research.

The Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJBF) invites you to its 16th Annual Cocktails for a Cause benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital. The event will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 East Chicago Avenue) on Friday, October 24, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

The museum will feature an exhibit by Jenny Holzer.

Please join us for an evening of cocktails, delicious food selections from many Chicago restaurants and an extensive live and silent auction. Music will be provided by Boom Entertainment. All proceeds from the event will benefit pediatric research at Children's Memorial Hospital.

Cocktail attire suggested.

Parking available at the MCA garage on Chicago Avenue.

Ticket purchase

Tickets are $100 in advance ($120 at the door). The event ticket price of $100 includes a tax donation of $60.

Advance tickets must be purchased by October 17th at 5 p.m.

The first 100 guests to reserve tickets will receive a complimentary 3-month membership to the MCA.

VIP Packages
VIP packages include recognition in the Cocktails for a Cause Program Book.

Live and Silent Auction items include:
  • Private party experiences
  • Dining experiences
  • Travel packages;
  • Autographed sports memorabilia
  • Sporting event tickets
  • Spa packages
  • Fashion accessories
  • Electronics & more
  • $1000 Platinum Level - 8 Event Tickets
  • $800 Gold Level - 6 Event Tickets
  • $600 Silver Level - 4 Event Tickets
  • $400 Bronze Level - 2 Event Tickets

Online ticket sales are no longer available.  

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $120 on October 24th starting at 7:30 p.m.

If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please mail donations to:
Ms. Stephani Fine, Children's Memorial Foundation
Cocktails for a Cause
2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4
Chicago, Illinois 60614-2510

Our sponsors

We are grateful for the support of our Cocktails for a Cause Sponsors, Alpha Tau Omega, C.H. Robinson and Navigant Consulting and our many Donating Sponsors.

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For additional questions, please call 773.880.3298 or e-mail Stephani Fine.