52nd Annual Cancer Research Benefit

The 52nd Annual Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit will be held on Saturday, September 28, at the Matrix Club in Naperville, IL

Lou Malnati’s, the famous Chicago Pizzeria, will host its 52nd annual Cancer Research Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Matrix Club in Naperville, IL. All proceeds from the event will go toward brain tumor research at the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and cancer support programs at Gilda’s Club Chicago and Pickles Group.

Those interested in supporting the Cancer Research Foundation can do so in a few ways:

• Donations: Visit any Lou Malnati’s pizzeria and purchase a Donation Circle or “Round Up” your bill if paying in store. Donation Circles can be purchased for any amount between now and the end of September!
• Dessert to Donate: Purchase a dessert beginning Thursday, Aug. 29, through the end of September, and $1 from every dessert purchase will be donated to Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Foundation.
• Benefit Event: Head to LMCB.org for a variety of options on how to donate, including buying tickets to the event or purchasing a Raffle Ticket. Winners do not need to be present to win the drawing which will take place at the event on September 28. The grand prize is $10,000 total!

Lou Malnati’s is proud to have raised more than $2 million in the last five years alone, which has helped lead to great strides in cancer research in that time. The Northwestern Memorial Hospital is currently taking care of more brain cancer patients than ever before and is the busiest program, as measured by surgical volume, in the region. Each year they collaborate with Lurie’s Children’s Hospital to help initiate new pediatric brain tumor research as well. “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to help do in the fight against cancer over the past 52 years,” Owner Marc Malnati said. “The progress made in the last five years alone is particularly encouraging as we aim to make this terrible disease a thing of the past. This benefit continues to honor my parents, Lou and Jean, and the tradition of generosity they established back in 1971. We are grateful for the outpouring of support we receive each year. Together, we will never stop fighting!”

Guests can order desserts in the pizzeria or online at loumalnatis.com or visit LMCB.org to donate and help make this the biggest year yet! For more information on the history of this benefit, please visit Lou Malnati’s Cancer Benefit.

Additionally, our Lakewood restaurant partnering with the American Red Cross to make a positive community impact this September. On Friday, Sept. 20, they will host a Lou Malnati’s Blood Drive in the Party Room of their store located at 8515 Redtail Drive in Lakewood. The Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and appointments can be made either by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visiting RedCrossBlood.org. Be sure to bring your Photo ID, Blood Donor Card, or two other forms of ID.

Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card from Red Cross to a merchant of their choice!

About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities, they serve one deep dish at a time. There are over 80 locations in Chicago, Phoenix, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/.