EverThrive Illinois is excited to invite you to the 2025 Advancing Courageous Change Gala. Please make plans to join us for an evening full of fun and help us celebrate our Health Equity Champion 2025 honoree! This honoree is recognized for their work in creating just and affirming health care ecosystems where individuals, families, and communities can thrive. This year, we invite you to join us in creating the change necessary to make reproductive justice a reality. Help us continue to educate, organize, and develop equitable health solutions for all Illinoisans!
Advancing Courageous Change Gala
Date: September 18th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – Registration and Cocktail Hour
Followed by Dinner and Gala Program
Location: Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago
A Special Thank You To Our Event Committee
Danata Andrews, Board Member and Chair
Victoria Kim, Board Member
Rachael Marusarz, Board Member
Ellen Mason, Board Member
Marci May, Board Member
Vanessa Jones, Development Director
Melissa Owens, Development Coordinator
2025 Health Equity Champion Honoree
Arden Handler, Dr PH – Renee Friedman-Druzinsky Health Equity Award
Gala Sponsorships
Gala sponsorship packages are available starting at $3000.00. Please use the links below, or contact Vanessa Jones at vjones@everthriveil.org.
Ticket Purchases
Advertising packages are available starting at $100.00. Please use the links below, or contact Melissa Owens at mowens@everthriveil.org
Change Agent Level
Partner Sponsor Level
Loretta and John Lattyak
Ellen Mason, MD
Chi Chi Okwu
Barbara Staples King
