30th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago

30th Anniversary of AA&MDSIF

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this uplifting evening where we:

Salutde the courage of patients and families
Remembered our loved ones who fought aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH with bravery
Honored extraordinary volunteers for their leadership, philanthropy, and service
Celebrated advances against bone marrow failure diseases
Recognized the legacy of the Chicago Earl J. Goldberg Chapter
Connected patients, families, and friends in greater Chicago as a Community of Hope

Leadership Awards
Leadership in Philanthropy		Earl J. Goldberg Chapter of Chicago For over 30 years, the friends of Allen and Harriet Goldberg helped patients and families with aplastic anemia in honor of their son, Earl, who passed away at the age of 14 from the disease. This included raising and donating $171,000 to AA&MDSIF for patient education, support and research. Earl and his family inspired nationwide to raise awareness and support to fight bone marrow failure diseases.
Leadership in Philanthropy		William and Mary Ellen Madden Bill and Mary Ellen Madden, along with their family, have given to AA&MDSIF with unparalleled generosity over the past two decades in honor of their daughter, Mary Pat Madden-Grieshaber who lost her battle against aplastic anemia in 2002. Bill, a retired judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County, served on the AA&MDSIF Board of Directors from 1997-2007; Mary Ellen and her daughter Margie both served as president of the Earl J. Goldberg Chapter.
Leadership in Service		Anthony Sanfilippo Since 1997, Tony has served on the AA&MDSIF Board of Directors, bringing his professional expertise in finance and investment to his role as Treasurer to help secure the financial health of the organization. Tony got involved with the Earl J. Goldberg Chapter after his daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed as a child while they were living in Chicago. He and wife Briget, now living in Westport, CT, continue their commitment through service and philanthropic generosity in gratitude for Rachel’s successful treatmen