Rabb-Venable 25th
Anniversary Benefit Gala
Event Details
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Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
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Location: 12 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
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Time:
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6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
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7:00 PM | Dinner & Program
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Attire: Black Tie Gala
Transportation & Parking
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Trolley Service: Complimentary trolley for out of town guests staying at the Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave - on the 8th street entrance side), departing at 5:30 PM (limited space)
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Valet Parking: Available at the venue entrance for \$40 (up to 8 hours)
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Self-Parking:
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Grant Park South Garage (325 S Michigan Ave)
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Millennium Park Garage (5 S Columbus Dr)
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Rideshare Services: Recommended for convenience

Join us for the Rabb-Venable 25th Anniversary Benefit Gala a landmark event celebrating a quarter-century of fostering diversity and addressing critical disparities in ophthalmology.
Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maurice Rabb, Jr. and Dr. Howard Phillip Venable, the Rabb-Venable Excellence in Ophthalmology Program has provided crucial mentorship, research opportunities, and career advancement to hundreds of underrepresented minority medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
