CSB Members

President

Danielle Hoeg

GCFS Co-Chairs

Cathryn Schmaltz
Alexandra Schwarzman

Executive committee

Sydney Caine
Nadia Cobalovic
Leigh Dance
Emily Flaherty
Alison Heyman
Dana Jones
Erica Marshall
Daisie Siska
Renee Stock

General Membership

Rachel Abramowitz
Sharon Bosco
Jody Boyce
Kate Burns
Isabel Carpenter
Amy Craig
Kari Darmstadter
Bradley Grace De Haan
Courtney Carter Dugan
Mo DeRose
Karen Essig
Bridgett Fitzgerald
Karen Focht
Marie Geanuleas
Erin Jewell Gilfillan
Alexandra Haake Kamberos
Kara Harmon
Courtney Haynes
Lindsay Hearn
Sascha Kalpake
Melissa Kearney
Karyn Kruschka
Kate Kysiak
Kasey Macha
Kate Mahon
Victoria Malkin
Stefanie McDonald
Tracy Michaels
Elizabeth Miller
Erin Murphy
Cassidy Neveux
Deanna Ryan
Shreena Saheba
Susie Silich
Erin Strong
Mary Pat Wallace
Genia Yovankin

Honorary Membership

Mary Beth Adelman
Carolyn Belcaster
Donna Burke-Berger
Sara Cohen
Holly Duran
Vicki Heyman
Deborah Higginbottom
Karen Hilder
Megan Hodes
Karen Lee
Margo Markopoulos
Beth Pagnotta
Karen Pulver

FAQ

What is the Gold COast Fashion Show?

The Gold Coast Fashion Show is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Service Board (CSB), an affiliated organization of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. In 2024, the event raised nearly $1.3 million in support of the Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation Fellowship Program. This year, they will conclude fundraising for the two-year, $2 million commitment to the Fellowship Program, which aims to provide critical resources for advancing research and supporting the next generation of pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation specialists.

IS PARKING AVAIlABLE AT THE Ritz-Carlton, the geraghty, and The Drake?

- Yes, non-hosted valet is available at the Ritz-Carlton.
- At The Geraghty, there is a full on-site parking lot, as well as a designated rideshare drop-off location for convenience.
- At The Drake, non-hosted valet parking is available for $35 until 2:00 AM on the day of the event. Overnight valet parking is $75. Self-parking is available at the 900 N. Michigan garage for $54.

I have guests coming with me...

How do I make sure my guests receive all event information?
‍Please send all guest names, emails and cell phone numbers to Carley Walker at Cawalker@luriechildrens.org. All contact information will only be used for pertinent event information, pre-registration opportunities as well as event day details.

Please click here for more information on the Children’s Service Board.
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For general inquiries, please contact Carley Walker at Cawalker@luriechildrens.org.