- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
The 2025 Fall Festival of Flavors, hosted by the GlenOaks Hospital Foundation, will celebrate the season with signature offerings from top local restaurants, caterers and bakeries in an annual community fundraiser for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Medinah Shriners, 550 Shriners Drive, in Addison.
Guests can enjoy an evening of mouth-watering cuisine, sensational music and an exciting drawing, while connecting with 300 of DuPage County’s community-minded friends. Proceeds from the event will support the hospital’s highest and greatest capital needs, helping to ensure the continued delivery of leading-edge, whole-person care.
Participating restaurants, caterers and bakeries include:
- La Hacienda
- GlenOaks’ Café
- Belgio’s Catering
- Delish Cakes
- Catering with Elegance
- Ki’s Steak & Seafood
- Villaggio’s and more
At this year’s festival, Dr. David deRamos will be honored with the 2025 Champion of Mission Award for his exceptional dedication to the hospital’s mission and the community.
“Thanks to the generous support from the Fall Festival of Flavors, we’re able to deepen our commitment to whole person and patient-centered care—investing in the spaces, technologies and services that nurture body, mind and spirit,” said Seleem Choudhury, president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks. “Every dollar raised helps us create healing environments and experiences that make it easier for our community to feel whole.”
Event Schedule:
+ 5:30 pm: Social reception
+ 6:00 pm: Welcome and dinner
+ 7:30 pm: Program
Community members can support the event by attending, donating, purchasing raffle tickets, or exploring sponsorship opportunities. For more information, visit www.FallFestivalOfFlavors.com or contact Nicole Berger at Nicole.Berger@AdventHealth.com
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