75thgala

  • Friday, March 28, 2025
  • 6:30 pm CT
  • Field Museum, Chicago, IL

We look forward to celebrating ou 75th anniversary and raise funds to build a bright future for cardiovascular medicine.

Join the American College of Cardiology Board of Trustees for an elegant evening of reflection as we commemorate 75 years of transforming cardiovascular care for all.

The ACC Foundation Anniversary Gala will unite our members, friends and partners to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the past 75 years and raise funds to continue advancing our Mission.

Together, we can build a bridge to a bright future where cardiovascular disease is no longer the #1 killer of men and women worldwide. Learn more about our bold aim.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to impact the future of cardiovascular health and medicine!

Field Museum Southern Entrance

Timing

Cocktails:

Dinner, Programming and Paddle Raise:

Guest Arrival

Guests should arrive at the museum’s South entrance off of E. McFetridge Drive and will enter the museum up the South entrance steps.

Attire

Creative black tie attire or traditional formal attire from your country or culture is encouraged for the event. All attendees are also encouraged to wear any shade of blue to celebrate!

Ticket sales for the ACC 75th Anniversary Gala are now closed. We look forward to seeing you there! For information on the event, please see the FAQ below. Each ticket includes cocktails, dinner and the evening’s program. A portion of the ticket will be tax deductible.

Table

CHAMPION

  • Advocate Health
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Esperion
  • The Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital
  • Sandra J. Lewis and Friends

IMPACT

  • Brown University Health

PARTNER

  • Abbott
  • Akshay Khandelwal, MD, MBA, FACC
  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • American Society of Nuclear
  • Cardiology
  • Ascension
  • Association of Black Cardiologists
  • Baim Institute for Clinical Research
  • Boston Scientific
  • BridgeBio
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Bristol Myers Squibb - Pfizer Alliance
  • President Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC,
  • Friends and Leaders of the ACC
  • Cathleen C. Gates, CEO, ACC and Glenn Gates
  • Cedars-Sinai
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Cytokinetics
  • Dr. & Mrs. Edward Fry and Family
  • Elsevier
  • George Rodgers, MD, MACC and Allen Seals, MD, FACC and Friends
  • Hoag Memorial Presbyterian
  • Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
  • iRhythm Technologies
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals
  • Mayo Clinic
  • MedAxiom
  • Medscape Cardiology I theheart.org
  • National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health
  • Northwell Cardiovascular Institute
  • NYU Langone Health
  • Prevention Council Leadership and Friends
  • Richard and Roxanne Kovacs
  • Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  • Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  • Sports Cardiology Section Leadership and Friends
  • University of Virginia Heart and Vascular Center
  • Wayne Batchelor – Inova
  • Washington University School of Medicine
  • West Virginia University Heart & Vascular Institute

ACC CHAPTERS

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The ACC is Grateful for the Support of our Bridge to the Future Program

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  • Friday, March 28, 2025
  • 6:30 PM (Central Time)
  • Cocktails 7:30 PM (Central Time)
  • Dinner, Program and Paddle Raise
  • Field Museum, Chicago, IL

This Fundraising Gala and Celebration is being held in honor of the ACC's 75th Anniversary and will not be an annual event. 

There are no physical tickets—instead, your name and email will be used for check-in upon arrival.

This is a reservation-only event. All reservations must have been made in advance.

Black tie or traditional formal attire from your country or culture is encouraged for the event. Be inspired to wear or accessorize with ACC’s signature blue (or any shade of blue) such as your dress, tie, bow tie, pocket square or shoes!

Field Museum Information on Directions & Parking

  • Uber or Taxi
  • Drive, event parking will be available across the street at Soldier Field Parking for $32, with additional parking garages located around the Museum Campus. Most lots run around $10-$20 self park. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available on first-come, first-served basis in the East Museum Lot.
  • CTA Train: closest stop is Roosevelt. Servicing the Red, Orange and Green lines
  • Metra: closest Metra stop is the Metra Electric District station at Museum Campus/11th Street.

There will be parking across the street at Soldier Field Parking, 14010 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Parking Fee: $32 (valid for up to 12 hours)

Garage Entrance Hours: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Exit: Guests may leave the garage at any time

If you haven't already shared your dietary restrictions, please email them to philanthropy@acc.org

Security and medical professionals will be onsite to assist in any emergency situations.

Enjoy an exclusive evening at one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks, The Field Museum, and see Sue, the world's most complete T. Rex fossil!

You’ll enter with a Blue Carpet Experience and can capture the moment with professional photographers at our Oscars-style step & repeat, followed by a cocktail reception & historical showcase.

You will also enjoy an elegant dinner & celebrate ACC’s rich history and future with remarks from distinguished leaders in the field. The event will also include a paddle raise fundraiser for the future of cardiology. The night will end with a special surprise guest and celebration.

As the ACC celebrates 75 years of transforming cardiovascular care for all, we are investing in the future of cardiology. The ACC Foundation and the Gala are centered around achieving three key goals:

  1. Advance Health Equity  
  2. Empower Future Leaders  
  3. Improve Global Heart Health

 Supporting the ACC Foundation through the 75th Anniversary Gala positively impacts our ability to empower future leaders in the field, advance strategies to deliver care to at-risk communities in the United States, and leverage technology to improve global cardiovascular care.  Giving to the ACC Foundation makes a difference in the lives of patients and elevates the course of cardiovascular medicine by ensuring that the next generation of thought leaders has the knowledge, network and support to pursue their dreams.  

Yes, a portion of the ticket and the table is tax deductible. The Fair Market Value of an individual ticket is $200, making the tax-deductible amount for a single ticket $550. This information will be listed on your official receipt.

History: The museum's collection originated from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, and the museum opened in 1894. The museum's name honors Marshall Field, who donated $1 million to make the museum a reality.

Collection: The museum has nearly 40 million objects, but only a small fraction are on display. Some of the most famous items include Egyptian mummies, the man-eating lions of Tsavo, and SUE, the most complete T. rex ever discovered.

Máximo the Titanosaur: One of the museum's most famous residents is Máximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur to ever walk the earth.

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