The nonprofit devoted to finding a cure for cancer proved that Chicago has “the heart to heal.” That was the theme of its annual gala, held recently at Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, where more than $1.5 million was raised to benefit high-impact translational research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Filmmaker Robert Krantz and WFLD-TV sports anchor Lou Canellis emceed the black-tie evening, attended by more than 1,000 supporters. It kicked off with a cocktail reception, and featured dinner and inspiring remarks from gala cochairs Nicole and Eli Boufis; and HCRF’s founding chair, Eleni Bousis

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