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Two participants in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim splash in the water at Ohio Street Beach.
Rush University Medical Center

Swim Across America’s Chicago Open Water Swim

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 | Ohio Street Beach, Chicago

Join swimmers of all ages and skill levels in beautiful Lake Michigan to support cancer research and leading-edge patient care at Rush. You can also volunteer or participate virtually to fuel advancements in cancer care.

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Rush Copley Medical Center

Copleyshack Golf Outing

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 | Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, Yorkville, IL

Tee up for fun and fundraising! Copleyshack is an annual golf outing benefiting Rush Copley Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Lynn and Bob Barclay Big Heart Family Fund. 

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Rush Copley Medical Center

Rock the Heart

Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 | Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL

Rock the Heart is a casual music event supporting the Dr. Santosh Gill Fox Valley Heart Fund. Tickets are $30 and include a commemorative t-shirt.

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Rush University Medical Center

Chicago Sports Summit

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago

In its 10th anniversary year, the Chicago Sports Summit brings together leaders from across the sports industry for an engaging morning of insight and connection — all while supporting groundbreaking orthopedic research at Rush.

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For more information about Rush University Medical Center events, please contact Mary Hayes at mary_hayes@rush.edu.

For more information about Rush Copley Medical Center events, please contact Kaitlin Lizik at kaitlin_a_lizik@rush.edu.