The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Autumn Affair

David Morrissey, Ray Pirrello, Caron Lizzadro, Christina Morrissey and Laura Pirrello (seated)

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raised more than $482,000, a record, at its 19th Annual Autumn Affair on Sept. 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

More than 325 people attended the gala, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports Elmhurst Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients.

Proceeds from this year’s Autumn Affair will support the future growth and needs of the Elmhurst Hospital Emergency Department.

Auctioneer Jim Miller, Alina Cahill, and Richie Farina, Executive Chef, Adorn Bar & Restaurant

Omar and Liz Aquino make a donation.

Dr. Kimberley Darey, President, Elmhurst Hospital, speaks to the crowd.

Brian Larson participates in the Golf Putt Challenge.

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Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown

The landscape artist at his drafting table

Jens Jensen

A blacksmith demonstration
at Country in the Park is a new addition this year. <br><i>Photo courtesy of Naper Settlement</i>

History in the (Re)Making

DG Enviro Story

Keeping the Grove Green

DGN graduate Adam
Janowiak is an outside
hitter for COD.

Building Up a Sport

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What’s Old is What’s New

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From Vision to Home

Welcoming visitors to explore the Oak Brook Historical Society’s newest exhibits are Don Fuller, Fullersburg Historic Foundation President; John Baar, OBHS Board member; and Elizabeth Arts, OBHS President.

History in Focus

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Savor the Scene

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Future Leaders

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Elmhurst Art Museum’s Robert McCormick House