Cancer has profoundly impacted the McMurray family. Four of the twelve siblings are cancer survivors, and their beloved father, Ed McMurray, bravely fought the disease before passing away. These personal experiences forged a powerful resolve to advance medical research and access to care, a mission truly close to their hearts in Chicagoland and beyond.
A Legacy of Giving and Celebration
More than 20 years ago, in 1999, The Brothers McMurray Family Charity LTD. was born. Brothers Dave, Greg, and Pete, then roommates in Chicago, sought a meaningful way to gather family and friends during the holidays. It was Brother Ed who sparked the idea: "Let's raise money and celebrate!"
This simple suggestion blossomed into a powerful tradition of turning joyful community celebrations into life-changing impact.
Since its inception, the Charity has united family, friends, and supporters, raising both spirits and vital funds for esteemed organizations and causes, including:
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University
- Have Dreams
- Easter Seals
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Chicago
- OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute (Peoria)
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Our ability to support these crucial programs, patients, and families—many facing similar challenges to our own—rests entirely on the generosity of local businesses and compassionate people like you. Together, we can continue to make a profound difference.