On September 15th, we hosted our 48th Annual Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit, where we were once again able to break the $300,000 mark by raising more than $310,000!

Marc & Rick Malnati

The theme of the event was “Oktoberfest” and yes, people really broke our their lederhosen and dirndls! Attendees enjoyed a pre-party tailgate in the parking lot in addition to some fun games and a live and silent auction.

Proceeds from the benefit will fund cancer research and education programs at The Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and Gilda’s Club of Chicago.

Grayslake/Gurnee Lobby

Leading up to the night of the event, our stores worked hard to sell donation circles to our customers. Shout out to our Grayslake/Gurnee Team who covered their entire lobby in circles!

Thank you for working so hard to help make the 48th Annual Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit a success.