The Women's Board was founded in 1960. Since that time, it has provided major funding for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's (RIC) Charity Care Fund and has made significant annual contributions to many special programs including:

• Pediatric/Adolescent Rehabilitation Program
• LIFE Center
• Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Sports Program
• Women with Disabilities Center
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Galvin Health and Fitness Center
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Research Department

The Women’s Board comprises nearly 100 civic-minded members who through fundraising and volunteerism have made a strong commitment to supporting RIC’s vision of Advancing Human Ability^TM through science and research and its mission of providing the highest quality patient care, research and education.

We encourage you to take a look at the Women's Board Bulletin Board Newsletter for more information about the Women's Board and their activities.

Follow this link to donate to the Women's Board Annual Appeal

The Women's Board PDFs:

• 50th Anniversary Issue Bulletin Board (RIC Annual Update)
• History of the Women's Board (From 2010 Bulletin Board)

 

 

 

Schedule of 2011-2012 Meetings/Events

14th Annual Private Preview Party for The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair^TM

Chairs: Mary K. Arnberg and Lori Nerenberg

Event chairs Mary Arnberg and Lori Nerenberg hosted the annual Women's Board Private Preview Party for The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair™ on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the historic Chicago Merchandise Mart.

This exclusive event offers the first viewing of exhibits from more than 100 world-class international antiques and fine arts dealers. Proceeds support special programs and services at RIC. Guests enjoy sumptuous buffets, refreshments and the opportunity to enjoy some of Chicago's best designers.

Save the date for the 2012 Preview Party to be held on Thursday, April 26^th.

For more information, please call the Women's Board office at (312) 238-6023.

 

 

 

 

 

Medicine Ball 2011: A Night in Old Shanghai

Chairs: Karie Katz and Christine Nappo

Event chairs Karie Katz and Christine Nappo hosted the Women’s Board annual Medicine Ball on Friday, May 6, 2011at The Peninsula Chicago. In the spirit of its 10^th anniversary, The Peninsula Chicago partnered with RIC to provide significant underwriting support to the 2011 Medicine Ball. Event proceeds support RIC’s innovative new Ability Lab, special programs and services at RIC, and the Women’s Board’s commitment to the new RIC Research Hospital.

For sponsorship inquiries or general information on the 2012 Medicine Ball to be held on Saturday, May 12^th, please contact the Women's Board office at (312) 238-6023.