The Atlas Society's 9th Annual Gala

We cordially invite you to this year's annual fundraising gala on October 9th, in Chicago, Illinois!

The Atlas Society will honor Richard J. Stevenson with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award at our 9th annual gala this fall.

Richard J. Stephenson is an entrepreneur, global merchant banker, and philanthropist. He founded Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Gateway for Cancer Research, and International Capital Investment Company. A graduate of Wabash College and Northwestern Law, he studied at Harvard Business School and is a 33° Scottish Rite Freemason. His many honors include the Horatio Alger Award and Andrea Bocelli Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. Residing in St. Thomas, USVI, he is married to bestselling author Dr. Stacie Stephenson. A proud father of eight and grandfather of nine, he remains dedicated to philanthropy and service.

We are also very excited to announce that Michael Shellenberger, the founder of Public, the C.B.R. Chair of Politics, Censorship, and Free Speech at the University of Austin, and a best-selling author of Apocalypse Never and San Fransicko, will preside as keynote speaker for the event.

Join us in celebrating the ideas of Ayn Rand, the entrepreneurial champions who embody them, and the work of The Atlas Society. 

This year’s theme takes us to Space—making the Adler Planetarium a stellar venue for this year's gala, as we strive to make Objectivism multi-planetary. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, the Adler Planetarium is a captivating destination for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. As the first planetarium in the United States, it offers rich history and cutting-edge technology.‍

Schedule:

• Gala cocktail reception October 9th, at 6:30pm, followed by 7:30pm dinner program, and afterparty from 9:30pm

Learn more about the event and purchase tickets HERE.

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