Charitable Activities

Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond is proud to support several local charitable organizations, including:

• La Rabida Children's Hospital - the only hospital in Chicago dedicated to serving children with lifelong medical conditions, developmental disabilities and those who have been abused. For more than 100 years,  La Rabida has created a special environment that's geared towards helping children meet the challenges of their medical conditions. When children become patients here, they join the La Rabida family.

• Save Abandoned Babies Organisation is dedicated to saving the lives of these newborn infants who might otherwise be abandoned unsafely. To date, 20 newborns babies have been brought to “safe havens.” Unfortunately, there were 41 unsafely abandoned infants; 21 of those babies died. Here is your an opportunity to help make a life or death difference.

Upcoming Charitable Events: 

• Illinois' Biggest Baby Shower
  The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore (JLE-NS) in partnership with the SABF is throwing Illinois' Biggest Baby Shower to celebrate lives saved. We are seeking donations of new, unopened diapers, infant sleep ware, pacifiers, bibs, diaper wipes, etc. Donations will benefit area shelters that deal with women and infants in crisis as well as disadvantaged youth parenting programs. Shower date is April 4, 2006.  Drop off locations items include ANY Chicago Police or Fire Station, the Winnetka Police Station, or the JLE-NS at 614 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka.
  Checks can be made payable to "Save Abandoned Babies Foundation" (it is tax-deductible) and sent to: 3702 Radcliffe Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062.
• Casino Night  - Children's Oncology Services (5/6/06)

• La Rabida 5K/8K Walk/Run for Kids & Resource Fair, Saturday, May 20, 2006
  Walkers and runners from all over Chicago will gather in Jackson Park to participate in this year’s event.  Following the Walk, our patients, their families and the surrounding community will enjoy a Kids Fair with information booths, games, crafts, and refreshments. Registration fees are:    Adults: $25  Children 12 and under: $10

• Fleet Feet Sports  - Soldier Field 10 Mile Run and Fitness Walk, Saturday, May 27. 2005 - Benefiting La Rabida Children's Hospital
  The Solider Field Run is a 10 mile course that goes through Chicago’ Southside neighborhoods, and ends at Chicago’s Soldier Field.  Fleet Feet Sports Chicago is co-owned by Dave & Lisa Zimmer and is dedicated to women in athletics, helping women find answers to health and fitness questions and helping build healthy strong lifestyles.

• Open House in Memory of Rebecca Kutchins - Children's Oncology Services,
  Inc. (6/10/06)

• Texas Hold'em - Save Abandoned Baby's Foundation (6/17/06)

• Teamsters Horsemen Pledge Run, June, 2006
  Each year, close to 300 members of the Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association raise money for La Rabida by planning a rousing “bike show” at the hospital. La Rabida’s inpatients and outpatients will serve as judges for the “best decorated” motorcycle contest. Actual date TBD.  For more information on the teamster organization, go to www.teamsterhorsemen.org.

• Kid's Celebration Day - Children's Oncology Services,Inc. (7/9/06)

• The Women’s Board “Lace and Pearls” Lawn Fete, Thursday, July 13, 2006
  Return to an era of elegance and style at the Women’s Board of La Rabida Children’s Hospital 2^nd Annual “Lace & Pearls” Lawn Fete. This event is co-hosted by Walter Jacobson and Robin Robinson from FOX UPN Chicago, with Music and Dancing by the Michael Lerich Orchestra, Dinner Buffet from renowned Chicago Chefs, Silent Auction and more. Tickets are $175 per person. Register online at www.larabida.org.

•  Women in Support of La Rabida (WIS) Aboard the Mystic Blue, Sunday, July 16, 2006
  WIS invites you to aboard the Mystic Blue at Navy Pier for “Cruisin On A Sunday Afternoon IV a fun filled afternoon of unparalleled cruising on the Chicago’s lakefront. You’ll dine, dance and enjoy breathtaking skyline views.  Board: 1pm Cruise: 2pm-4pm, Navy Pier. Tickets are $80 per person. Register on-line at www.larabida.org.

• Annual Meeting - Dream Flite (7/20/06)

• 17^th Annual Business Council’s Golf Classic, Monday, August 7, 2006
  The Business Council of La Rabida will host their 17^th Annual Golf Classic at the Harborside International Golf Course, on Chicago’s South Side. The day is complete with lunch, great golfing, silent auction, cocktail networking reception and buffet dinner. Cost for individual golfer is $400.  Foursome pricing and sponsorship opportunities are available.

• The Friends of La Rabida Annual Gala, Friday September 15, 2006
  Join us for an evening of elegance as The Friends of La Rabida celebrates its 20^th year anniversary at the exquisite Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.  The evening will include a silent auction, cocktail reception, three course dinner and live entertainment.

• Annual Awards Dinner Illinois Venture Capital Association (12/4/06)

• Texas Hold'em Children's Oncology Services, Inc. (1/25/07)