Anchor Cross Society

The Anchor Cross Society, founded in 1961, is the premier annual giving society of Rush University Medical Center. Through the commitment of its members, the Anchor Cross Society helps Rush deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients every day, while advancing research, education and community initiatives. Membership is open to individuals and families who make annual leadership gifts of $2,000 or more within the fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

Learn more about the Anchor Cross Society or contact Alex Kwak, director of annual giving, at (312) 942-6112 for more information.

Benjamin Rush Society

The Benjamin Rush Society recognizes the philanthropic commitment of Rush Medical College alumni. Its members support scholarships and programs that prepare the next generation of physicians for the challenges of medicine in the 21st century. Annual gifts of $2,000 or more in the fiscal year (July 1-June 30), for use within the college, qualify donors for membership. Associate membership is available to those alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and make annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

Learn more about the Benjamin Rush Society or contact Christopher Phillips, associate director of development and alumni relations, at (312) 942-7227 for more information.

Golden Lamp Society

The Golden Lamp Society is the recognition society of Rush University College of Nursing. Its members support the education of nurses who will lead in the complex health care environments of the future. Membership is open to those who make annual gifts of $300 or more during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30) to any of the nursing funds.

Learn more about the Golden Lamp Society or contact Lydia Nash, director of development and alumni relations, at (312) 942-7199 for more information.

Rush Heritage Society

Members of the Rush Heritage Society include special friends who have demonstrated their abiding commitment to the future of health care through a provision for Rush in their estate plans, whether via a will, trust, life income arrangement or other type of estate plan.

Learn more about the Rush Heritage Society or contact Tim Larson, senior director of gift planning, at (312) 942-9287 for more information.