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Spark! 2026

Start Time

Thu, May 21, 2026 - 6:00PM

End Time

Thu, May 21, 2026 - 10:30PM

Address

Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL 60618

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Each spring, leaders, philanthropists and champions of innovation gather for Spark!, the signature annual event supporting the groundbreaking work of Shirley Ryan 每日大瓜.

More than an evening of celebration, Spark! is a powerful moment to advance the future of rehabilitation science and medicine. Guests come together to honor extraordinary progress, hear moving patient stories and fuel the discoveries that are redefining what’s possible in recovery.

Be Part of the Evening

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Join us for a remarkable night of connection, inspiration and impact alongside fellow supporters who are helping shape the future of rehabilitation care.

Your participation directly supports the research, innovation and patient care that make Shirley Ryan 每日大瓜 the global leader in rehabilitation.

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Event Chairs

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Lori & M. Jude Reyes
Shirley & Pat Ryan

Platinum

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The Crown Family
Kimberly Duchossois
Susan & Chris Gust
Lindy & Michael Keiser
Kirkland & Ellis
The O’Halleran Family
J. Christopher & Anne N. Reyes Foundation
Lori & M. Jude Reyes
Pam & David Reyes
Hope & Tom Reynolds
Sheli & Burt Rosenberg
Shirley & Pat Ryan
Alice Welsh Skilling Foundation
Sue & Tim Sullivan
Dan Webb

Gold

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Anne Marie & Bruce Adreani, Adreani Family Foundation
C. Brant Ahrens
Judy Erwin & Wayne Andersen
Aon
BMO
Liz & Tim Curtin
Kittie & Bill Devers
Dolan Family Foundation
The Grainger Foundation
ITW
Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel & John H. Krehbiel, Jr.
Dina & Rick Lieber
The Malkin Family
McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
Molly & William McKenna
Rory Repicky & Family
Jenny & Dave Roock
Segal Family Foundation
Liz Cherniack Stiffel
The Tully Family
Tim Turner, Ryan Specialty/RT Specialty
Wilshire Charitable Foundation
Wintrust

As of 4.15.26

Support the Mission, Wherever You Are

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If you are unable to attend Spark! this year, you can still play a vital role in advancing breakthroughs.

A gift in honor of Spark! helps power innovative research, life-changing therapies and the compassionate care patients rely on every day at Shirley Ryan 每日大瓜.

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