About the Campaign

The pace of discovery and the potential to improve human life have never been greater than they are right now. Through the campaign, philanthropists have provided $740 million so far to support discovery, creativity, and compassion. If you want to have an impact, now and in the future, we invite you to join us.

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The Spark Discovery, Illuminate Life Steering Committee:

Debbie Bricker Craig J. Duchossois, co-chair James S. Frank, co-chair Valerie Jarrett

Barry L. MacLean James L. Madara, MD Thomas A. Reynolds III Robert Zimmer

Spark Discovery, Illuminate Life is a part of The Chicago Initiative, the University’s historic effort to raise two billion dollars. Gifts to the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medical Center support both campaigns.