2025 Children’s Ball
Co-Chaired by:
Jennifer and Gerald Beeson
Jenni Sorenson and John Holmes
Saturday, December 6, 2025
6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Black Tie
Funds raised at the 2025 Children’s Ball will support the Children’s Research Fund’s $9 million commitment to Advanced Therapeutics at the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute.
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Presenting Sponsors
Host Committee
Jennifer and Gerald Beeson
Meredith and Jack Callison
Janet and Craig Duchossois
Laura and David McHugh
John H. Simpson
Gold Sponsors
Table Hosts
Peter B. Bensinger, Jr. & Heidi Wagman
Andy and Amy Gelman
Andrea and Jimmy Georgantas
Mimi and Steve Sherman
Silver Sponsors
KMPG LLP
Loop Capital
Bronze Sponsors
Boldt + Jamerson Bauwers