Nearly 1,000 guests rubbed shoulders with an all-star lineup of past and present Chicago sports greats at the third annual Champions for Children’s to benefit Children’s Memorial, held November 11, 2011 at the Hilton Chicago. The event was a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating Chicago’s professional sports teams and individual athletes who come together to support one very important cause — our children. This year’s Champions for Children’s Award was presented to Sarah and Kerry Wood in recognition of their commitment to the health and well-being of Chicago’s children.

Past and present athletes who attended include:

Anthony Adams
Dave Casper
Jon Conway
Andrew Dykstra
Allan Ellis
Marvin Freeman
Dan Gargan
Shaun Gayle
Taj Gibson
Kendall Gill
Robbie Gould
Sidney Green
Todd Hollandsworth
Michael Huff
Bobby Hull
Israel Idonije
James Johnson

Reggie Kerr
Steven Kinney
Ron Kittle
Frank Klopas
Johnny Lattner
Bob Love
Peter Lowry
Brad Maynard
Dennis McKinnon
Bill Melton
Minnie Minoso
Grant Mulvey
Brian Noonan
Jack O’Callahan
Milt Pappas
Will Perdue
Brian Piccolo Family

Bill Pierce
Scottie Pippen
Ryne Sandberg
Conzalo Segares
Reid Simpson
Reggie Smith
Marques Sullivan
Calvin Thomas
Charles Tillman
Steve Trout
Tim Tyrell
Keith Van Horne
Michael Videira
James “Big Cat” Williams
Otis Wilson
Kerry Wood

Champions for Children’s was an exciting, active and memorable evening for all. Highlights included:

Trey Wingo, Host of ESPN’s NFL Live, as Master of Ceremonies
Special presentation of the Champions for Children’s Award to Kerry and Sarah Wood in recognition of their commitment to the health and well-being of Chicago’s children
A star-studded line-up that featured some of Chicago’s most admired current players, unforgettable legends and other sports personalities
Interactive entertainment with “old school” fast pitch lanes and Pop-a-Shots, as well as other fun games and experiences
Spirited competition in a one-of-a-kind, high-end live and silent auctions using state-of-the-art hand-held technology for real-time bidding excitement

And much more!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend next year’s event that will once again marry Chicago’s historic love for its sports teams with one of the best causes in Chicago: Children’s Memorial Hospital. For more information, please contact or call Amanda Van Sant at 773.883.6188.