Little Company of Mary Presents Humanitarian Awards to Southland Residents
LCM Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Fundraiser at The Field Museum
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. - February 4, 2007-Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation's 18th Annual Crystal Heart Ball took take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at The Field Museum.
David Roth, M.D. and Mary Rose Roth chaired this year's gala along with their Co-Chairs, Martin and Kathleen McLaughlin. The event is not only the hospital's premier fundraiser, but also an opportunity to recognize three individuals for their outstanding accomplishments and service.
The Foundation presented the Mary Potter Humanitarian Award to Sandra Burkhardt, Ph.D., ABPP, for her tireless effort to create Project Respect, a community-based outreach program for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families, based at St. Xavier University. The Mary Potter Humanitarian Award honors an individual whose personal and professional accomplishments embody the ideals, vision and mission of Venerable Mary Potter. The award is a testament to compassion, commitment and the gift of empowerment.
The Sister Nancy Boyle Award for Excellence was presented to Dr. William and Kathleen Walsh, for their dedication in completing a three-year assignment in a Ugandan hospital with the Mission Doctors Association. Kathleen is a registered nurse and Dr. Walsh is a surgeon who has been associated with Little Company of Mary since 1984. Their efforts served the hospital's needs and greatly improved communication and protocols to create a positive difference in health care delivery to the natives of Uganda. The Sister Nancy Boyle Award for Excellence is a tribute to an individual or program that embodies the legacy and life of Sister Nancy Boyle L.C.M., so that her spirit will live on and continue to inspire others.
A new addition this year was the cash raffle. The grand prize of $10,000 was awarded to Meaghan Miller, an attendee of the Ball. The Subsequent prizes of $1,000 was awarded to Dr. S. Javed Shirazi, Medical Director of the Cancer Center for Little Company of Mary Hospital; $500 to Eileen Murphy, nurse coordinator at Little Company of Mary and $500 to Kevin Reilly, attendee. Fundraiser proceeds benefit the Hospital's campus transformation project, including The Women's Center for Life and Health, entitled, 'Values. Vision. Innovation.'
The Crystal Heart Ball guests enjoyed a gourmet meal prepared by Artistic Events of Carlyn Berghoff Catering, Inc. Berghoff is the granddaughter of the famed Berghoff family. After dinner, guests danced to the elegant music of The City Lights Orchestra and had exclusive access to the exhibit of George Washington Carver, scientist, educator and humanitarian.
Photo Captions:
(from left) Sister Nancy Boyle Award for Excellence award recipients, Dr. William and Kathleen Walsh, and Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award Recipient Sandra Burkhardt and her husband Dale Burkhardt
(Back, from left) Co-Chairpersons of the Crystal Heart Ball, Mary Rose and David J. Roth, M.D., of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood (Front) Co-Chairpersons, Martin J. McLaughlin (left) and Kathleen McLaughlin (right) & Chairperson of Little Company of Mary's Board of Directors, Sister Kathleen McIntyre, L.C.M. (middle)
