Ingalls Development Foundation

For more than 78 years, employees, individuals, businesses and organizations have helped Ingalls Memorial Hospital maintain its standard of clinical excellence by contributing funds for equipment and programs.

The Ingalls Development Foundation (IDF)
sponsors a number of fundraising events and programs that bring in approximately $1.6 million in donations every year. Your generosity helps Ingalls to continue delivering the highest level of care in your neighborhood. Review our list of events and programs below.

Maureen Meyers Dance - February
Every year, the Nursing Scholarship Dance in Memory of Maureen Meyers is held to raise funds for the continuing education of our nurses and nursing students.

Benefit Show - June
Our most popular event, the annual Benefit Show features today's music and screen stars. Proceeds go to support Ingalls Memorial Hospital and its satellites. Previous guests have included Jay Leno, Chicago, Kenny Rogers and Bill Cosby.

Ingalls/Radisson Star Plaza Golf Outing - July
The Ingalls/Radisson Star Plaza Golf Outing funds various programs at Ingalls.

"Fall Into Fashion" Fashion Show - September
This annual show features the latest fashions from Michigan Avenue. It raises funds to provide mammography services to low-income women in the South Suburbs.

Desser Memorial Garden
Richard K. Desser, M.D., was a practicing oncologist who died of cancer at the age of 52. Dr. Desser was continually inspired by the beauty of nature. Through IDF, Dr. Desser's family and friends dedicated an on-site garden to his memory. It is their hope that it will be a place of peace and solace for all "to take time to smell the roses." Donations are used to maintain the garden.

Maternity Suite Quilt
Family and friends can honor the birth of a child by contributing to the Maternity Suite Quilt. For a $25 contribution, a child's name will be added to a quilt. These quilts are displayed throughout the maternity floor.

Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor was created to allow special acknowledgement of our many significant donors including individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations. Located in the main lobby of the hospital, the Wall of Honor has four areas of recognition:
• A historical portion to honor past significant contributors
• A partners portion to recognize friends today whose generous support continues to help Ingalls
• A medical staff portion to acknowledge the contributions of individual physicians and medical groups
• A Foundation Society portion to show appreciation for those who have provided a planned gift, by will, trust, annuity, insurance, stocks or bonds

April Showers Bring Marian's Flowers
Marian Peters spent her life helping Ingalls become the leading hospital in the area. During her 33 years of service, she exemplified the ideal for commitment, compassion and character. Marian's family and friends have established a fund in her memory to support Ingalls employees seeking certification in their specific job.

For more information about the Ingalls Development Foundation, to register for an event or to make a donation, please email Joseph M. Moser or call IDF at 708-915-6115.