Official Site of the Cubs · May 8, 2017
Rizzo puts $3.5M toward Children's Hospital
Anthony Rizzo recently visited patients at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. (Courtesy of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation)CHICAGO -- Anthony Rizzo hit a home run Monday for kids and their families who are battling cancer. The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation announced a $3.5 million commitment to create two endowed funds at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
The Hope 44 Endowed Fund will provide grants on a case-by-case basis for families facing financial hardship due to unexpected needs resulting from a child's treatment for cancer. These expenses include but are not limited to: insurance copays, meals, parking, rent, utility bills and child care for siblings.