American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science’s’ 70th Anniversary Gala

The Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) and 300 guests celebrated the Institute’s 70 years of making advancements in scientific innovation during its annual gala. Held at The Geraghty, the evening’s theme was “Celebrating Chaim, An Ambitious Vision for Science and Humanity,” and featured special guest and Weizmann neurobiologist Dr. Ofer Yizhar. More than $700,000 was raised during the event chaired by the Edward & Lester Anixter Family Foundation, the Brodsky Family, David Jonas, and Richard and Linda Price and family.