Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation

It's National Volunteer Day! The Eisenberg Foundation is grateful to the hundreds of volunteers that make events like the Anniversary Dinner, Eisenopoly and Real Estate Challenge happen each year. You are the reason for our success!

Thank you for our 25th Anniversary Dinner Media Partners!

Join 500+ real estate professionals on October 17th for an evening of networking, celebrating and much more! Tickets, tables and sponsorship options are available at onecau.se/annualdinner.

The 2024-2025 Eisenberg Scholar Nominations are now open! The Harold E. Eisenberg Real Estate Scholar Program was launched in 2015 to provide prodigious undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to enhance their skills and network within the commercial real estate industry. Students are nominated by their universities and chosen by a panel of distinguished judges.

Nominations must be submitted by university faculty members on behalf of their students. Nominations open today August 19 and close on September 6.

For more information or to learn more about the nomination process, please contact [email protected].

The Eisenberg Foundation Mentorship Program has made an impact on the lives of so many students and young professionals looking to grow and learn in the field of real estate. Next Generation Mentors like Edwin Vdovets found their mentee experience to be formative and incredibly helpful in their early real estate careers.

Are you a former mentee with the Eisenberg Foundation? How did your mentorship experience shape your future in real estate?

As the Eisenberg Foundation celebrates 25 years, more than 1,800 students have been impacted by our mentorship program. Several of our mentees, including Zeke Flores, have returned as Next Generation Mentors, providing guidance and support to the next generation of young professionals interested in commercial real estate. Their experiences as mentees have helped to shape their mindset, careers and approaches to commercial real estate as industry professionals.

Thank you to our 25th Anniversary Dinner Signature Sponsors!

Colliers
COMAR Properties
Elrod Friedman LLP
Pine Tree, LLC

Join 500+ real estate professionals on October 17th for an evening of networking, celebrating and much more! Individual tickets and sponsorship options are available at onecau.se/annualdinner.

Last Thursday, our Associate Board hosted Sip & Socialize, our annual summer networking event, welcoming 125 young professionals. The beautiful view from the rooftop at Joy District was a wonderful backdrop for our young industry leaders to network and learn more about the Foundation’s programs and volunteer opportunities.

If you missed it and are interested in getting more involved, please contact [email protected].

Support the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Dinner AND reach a broader audience by purchasing an ad in our 2024-2025 commemorative edition Program Book! This year's Program Book will be published in both hard copy and digital versions, and shared with high profile real estate industry leaders across the country.

All 25th Anniversary Dinner sponsors receive an ad in the 2024-2025 Program Book.

The Ad Submission Deadline is September 6, 2024.

For more information or to purchase an ad, please email [email protected] or visit: onecau.se/annualdinner.

Thank you to France Media Inc. for your generous support of the Eisenberg Foundation!

We're just about a week away from the networking event of the summer -- the Eisenberg Foundation's Sip & Socialize! Connect with young professionals in commercial real estate to network and learn more about how to get involved with the Foundation. Tickets are $40 and include one (1) drink and appetizers.

Space is limited so don't delay: https://onecau.se/_5tvcf1

Thank you to our 25th Anniversary Dinner Premiere Sponsors!

Join 500+ real estate professionals on October 17th for an evening of networking, celebrating and much more! Individual tickets and sponsorship options are available at onecau.se/annualdinner.

Career Day registration is now open! Career Day is a two-day, in-person educational forum for college students interested in building a career in real estate. The program includes career readiness programming, a site tour of a Chicago-based project, a Career & Internship Fair and the opportunity to network with real estate industry professionals.

Registration is limited to 120 students, so don't delay! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gj69q7fC

Be sure to pick up your tickets to the networking event of the summer – Eisenberg Foundation's Sip & Socialize! Connect with young professionals in commercial real estate to network and learn more about how to get involved with the Foundation. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here: https://onecau.se/_5tvcf1.

We are excited to announce our newest Cancer Research Scholar, Dr. Weiguo Cui! Dr. Cui was selected by our Cancer Research Committee members, and the Foundation will award $50,000 to support the work of Dr. Cui.

Dr. Cui’s research is focused on targeting metabolism in myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) to overcome resistance in colorectal cancer treatment. Colorectal cancer patients often do not respond to a type of cancer treatment called immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). The goal of ICB is to strengthen the body's immune system and enhance its ability to fight off harmful invaders.

This treatment's effectiveness can be hindered by MDSCs. These cells use a unique way of generating energy that helps them survive and suppress the immune system. Researchers have identified a protein called Pim1 that plays a crucial role in the energy production and function of MDSCs. By targeting Pim1, it may be possible to overcome the resistance to ICB in colorectal cancer.

Dr. Cui’s research could lead to new strategies for improving colorectal cancer treatments by targeting the metabolism of MDSCs, thereby making the immune system more effective against tumors.

The Research Scholar award gives scientists the necessary resources and time needed to ask novel research questions and explore new ideas related to gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. To learn more about past Scholars we’ve funded and their research findings, please check out our stewardship report: https://lnkd.in/gkXmggNz

At our Annual Meeting, one individual is honored with our Real Estate Education Award. This deserving individual is recognized for their involvement, commitment and leadership within the Eisenberg Foundation and in the industry.

We were thrilled to honor and recognize Cassandra Murff as our 2024 Real Estate Education Award recipient. Cassandra has been involved with the Eisenberg Foundation for many years, and has made an incredible impact. She helped make the connection with Embarc, one of our community partners, and has worked tirelessly to support our LEVEL program, serve as Vice Chair of the D E & I Committee, and as a member of our Associate Board.

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation is proud to call her a friend and volunteer. Congratulations, Cassandra!

We’re Hiring! The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation is looking for a Director of Real Estate Education to lead our real estate education initiatives. The position would work closely with students, universities, faculty and industry leaders to grow our programs and offer even more opportunities and resources for high school and college students. To view the position, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gprTgc28

Tickets are now available for the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation's 25th Anniversary Dinner! Join us for an evening of networking and celebrating in support of the mission of the Foundation.

Purchase individual tickets, sponsorship, program book ads or donate at: onecau.se/annualdinner

Earlier this week, we elected two new members to the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation's Board of Directors. We are thrilled to welcome Anthony Mulé and Sara O'Connor to the Board!

We were thrilled to host our 2024 Annual Meeting, welcoming board members, volunteers and corporate partners to celebrate the past year's achievements, while reflecting back on 25 years of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation. Our successes are because of you!

Don't miss out! Be sure to pick up your tickets to the networking event of the summer – Eisenberg Foundation's Sip & Socialize! Connect with young professionals in commercial real estate to network and learn more about how to get involved with the Foundation. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here: https://onecau.se/_5tvcf1.

Since 1999, the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation has funded breakthrough research to fight gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and increase survivorship. We work in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, a national leader in the battle to overcome cancer.

Since 2001, we have committed nearly $4 million to advancing GI cancer research and patient care.

Learn more about the impact the Foundation has made on GI cancer research.

25 Years of Eisenberg Foundation - Cancer Research Partnerships Since 1999, the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation has funded breakthrough research to fight gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and increase survivorship. 

We are thrilled to welcome ten new Associate Board members! The Eisenberg Foundation Associate Board is made up of 40 young professionals in the real estate industry that meet monthly to support the initiatives of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation. Members are committed to the objectives of the Foundation and bring with them recognized experience, skills, or interest in civic, charitable, economic, and educational affairs.

For more information on our Associate Board, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQ9KRt4n

Join the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Associate Board at the networking event of the summer – Sip & Socialize! Connect with young professionals in commercial real estate to network and learn more about how to get involved with the Foundation. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here: https://onecau.se/_5tvcf1

On Sunday, June 2nd, the Eisenberg Foundation supported Lurie Cancer Center by walking in the 31st Annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K. Executive Director Kristen Young, Board Member Steven Weinstock, Associate Board Member Pat Derrig, and their families honored cancer survivors and supporters, and celebrated World Cancer Survivor Day!

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation GI Cancer OncoSET Program is an unprecedented initiative to deliver personalized, effective cancer treatments to patients who currently have very limited options. OncoSET harnesses the power of precision medicine to identify tailored therapies for patients based on the abnormal genes specific to their tumor.

Following three vital steps—Sequence, Evaluate, and Treat—this breakthrough program targets tumors from any type of cancer that is not responsive to standard forms of treatment. The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation GI Cancer OncoSET Registry continues to enroll patients with GI malignancies, and a total of 487 patients have enrolled who have cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, liver, small intestine, colon, re**um, a**s, and other digestive organs.

Learn more about this important work at: https://eisenbergfoundation.org/cancer-research/

May is National Cancer Research Month. Since 1999, after Harold “Hal” Eisenberg lost his life to liver and pancreatic cancers, the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation has honored his memory by funding breakthrough research to fight gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and increase survivorship.

In partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, the Eisenberg Foundation has supported critical efforts to move forward GI cancer research. More than 500 samples in the Harold E. Eisenberg GI Cancer Tissue Bank have been sequenced, and with these results, physicians and scientists will have both pathology and genomic characterizations of these colon cancer samples.

Learn more about this important work at: https://eisenbergfoundation.org/cancer-research/

Our 2023-2024 Scholars are entering the home stretch of their 10-month experience with a trip to ICSC 2024 Las Vegas! The scholars have a full itinerary including networking opportunities, breakout sessions with industry leaders, a conference-wide scavenger hunt, and more.

A special thank you to Steven Weinstock, Al Klairmont and Marcus & Millichap for creating a unique and valuable experience for our Scholars!

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation celebrates Cassandra Murff, Associate Board Member and Co-Chair of the Level Program, on receiving the Social Impact Award at Embarc's 14th Annual Variety Spectacular last night! She was selected for her leadership and passion that connected the Eisenberg Foundation with Embarc 3 years ago, exposing hundreds of high school students to the career possibilities within commercial real estate.

Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Cassandra!

Celebrate With Us on October 17! The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation's 25th Anniversary Dinner returns to the Hilton Chicago on Thursday, October 17th.

Join us as we celebrate the volunteers, students, mentors, university partners and sponsors that have supported our real estate programs, while honoring our partnership with the Lurie Cancer Center and our combined impact on GI cancer research over the last 25 years.

Sponsorship opportunities and additional details available at: https://onecau.se/annualdinner.

It is National Women’s Health Week! Taking care of yourself includes caring for your physical, mental, social, and emotional health. While the risk is similar for both men and women, colorectal cancer is not always a top-of-mind concern for most women, and can present differently. Talk to your doctor about the screenings and exams you may need and when they should occur.

Does your company have a matching gift program? You could double the impact of your contribution to the Eisenberg Foundation! Matching gifts are a type of corporate philanthropy where companies match donations their employees make to eligible nonprofits. Check with your HR or CSR department to see if you can double your impact today!