IICF Midwest Blazing the Trail Benefit will be held in an indoor space at the Ritz Carlton, Chicago. IICF continues to monitor the recommendations and mandates in accordance with the CDC, the State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago. Those who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear a mask and socially distance. Please do not attend if you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. All guests will be asked to sign a waiver in advance of the event.

Hotel Reservations

Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago

221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

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*Hotel Room Reservations: A small block of rooms are available for the night of April 23, 2026 at $289/night. Please book your room here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50953500

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Parking Rate: Valet parking is at a flat $36/event for any guests attending.

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*Reservation requests must be made by April 21, 2026 to qualify for the group rate.

Katie Weil

VP of Philanthropy, Camp One Step

We're so grateful for IICF for helping to bring smiles, connections and fun to the pediatric cancer patients and survivors we served during our wintertime camp programs. Together we are creating memories, friendships and hope that will fuel them all year.

Erin Kerr

BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

Blessings in a Backpack is grateful for the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s generous donation of $112,885 that provided 28,220 bags of weekend nutrition to 5,260+ food insecure kids across 32 programs in Illinois and Ohio.

Hotel Reservations

Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago

*Reservation requests must be made by April 21, 2026 to qualify for the group rate.

Katie Weil

Erin Kerr

Event Site

IICF