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2011 Chairman's Award
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Jim Skinner |
Jim Skinner, who has been McDonald's Chief Executive Officer since 2004, is known for his charitable works and personal support of various causes. The Greater Illinois Chapter’s Chairman of the Board recognizes Jim Skinner’s achievements and the impact he has made in his dedication to find a cure. Jim exemplifies our theme as a champion for the cause and we honor him with this award for his long history of personal charitable giving. Professionally, his achievements include being named CEO of the Year by both Dow Jones/MarketWatch (2007) and Chief Executive Magazine (2009). His leadership in revitalizing McDonald’s globally also has been recognized by the publications Institutional Investor, Barron’s, and Restaurants & Institutions.
2011 June Golin Service Award
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Dr. Susan M. Rubin, M.D. |
Dr. Susan Rubin is a neurologist in the Department of Neurology at the North Shore University Health System at Glenbrook Hospital. She has developed a practice focusing on women’s issues in neurology, and became Co-Director of the North Shore MS Treatment Center. She has been a member of the Greater Illinois Chapter’s Clinical Advisory Committee since 2006 and is an active participant in planning and implementing educational programs. Dr. Rubin has volunteered to speak on women’s health and MS in our teleconference series and was also the keynote speaker for “Women and MS,” a group created by the chapter in 2008. Most recently, she attended an Empowered Living support group meeting for young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s to address the issue of “starting a family after diagnosis.” Her warmth and empathy toward her patients is front and center, which can be seen through her tireless efforts.
2011 Volunteer of the Year
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Ian Radomski |
Ian Radomski is currently the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Greater Illinois Chapter and joined the Board of Trustees in 2005. Ian is a Managing Director in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley and he has over 20 years of professional experience in finance and accounting. Ian has served in his current role and as a member of the Executive Committee for four years. Ian does not have a personal connection to MS, but through personal experiences, he understands how chronic illness can affect an individual, a family and friends. As a result, Ian welcomed the opportunity to join our Board and has been eager to help the Chapter further its mission. Ian’s commitment to our mission and people with MS has always been present in every decision he has made and has always brought in a fresh perspective to our finances and to our operations. Ian’s questions always shed new light to different approaches in making the Chapter grow. Because of Ian’s hard work, intelligence, kindness and good humor, we are truly grateful for his volunteer commitment.
2011 Group Volunteer of the Year Award
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Team Kroeschell |
For the past 8 years, Ed Swietek (President) and Kathy Santangelo (Vice President) have led a volunteer group from their company Kroeschell Inc., also known as "Team Kroeschell,” who make delicious lunches possible at one of the rest stops at Bike MS: Tour de Farms. Team Kroeschell started out as a fundraising team of riders in 2003, and supplied the volunteers necessary to man the rest stop in Waterman, IL. In the following years at Bike MS, Team Kroeschell began grilling burgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers to feed both riders and volunteers, and in 2007, they became the official lunch stop for the event. Year after year, this volunteer group has grown as they have gathered their employees, family and friends to form this army of volunteers to serve hungry riders during Bike MS weekend. The National MS Society is truly grateful for Team Kroeschell's dedication of their time and energy for these events. The Society looks forward to many more years of partnership with Team Kroeschell because we are in it together to beat MS!