b'CHiCAgO THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND ArOunD THe WOrLD 1 2 34 5 629th Annual Chicago Dinner GalanOvemBer, 2013 Over 600 guests gathered at the sold-out dinner to honor pat Fitzgerald, Head Football Coachof northwestern university, with the 2013 Leadership Award and to recognize Kpmg for its outstanding philanthropic efforts with The American Ireland Fund 2013 Corporate social responsibility Leadership Award. patrick J. Canning,Managing Partner of KPMG, accepted the award and spoke of their 152,000+ outstanding professionals worldwideworking together to deliver value to their clients in 156 countries.KPMG has offices all across Ireland and serves as akey sponsor for the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland and The Ireland Funds office in Dublin. Pat Fitzgeraldtalked about his coaching career and his commitment to his players. He exemplifies what it means to be a leader andis a worthy addition to the distinguished list of The American Ireland Fund honorees. Kieran mcLoughlin, President&7 CEO of The Worldwide Ireland Funds, gave an update on the impact of The Worldwide Ireland Funds and the Promising Ireland Campaign. Incoming Chairman of The American Ireland Fund, John Fitzpatrick, CEO of FitzpatrickHotel group nA, was introduced to the Chicago supporters of the Fund. The proceeds of this record-breaking dinner1 Maedbh Cronin, Bernadette andbenefited The Worldwide Ireland FundsPromising Ireland Campaign to support nonprofit organizations across the Bill Daley, Minister Simon Coveney, Consul General Aidan Cronin island of Ireland and around the world. In addition, a local gift was given to misericordia, Heart of mercy village. 2 Vice Consul Nicholas Michael, This was a wonderful Irish celebration of family and friends made possible by the extraordinary work of the DinnerColleen Nolan, Katie Hamilton, Cathy & Bob Cerone Committee and our Chicago supporters.3 Mary Frances Bragiel, Tom Trucco4 Rick Waddell, Pat Canning5 John Daley, John Fitzpatrick, guest, Patrick Daley, Christopher Kennedy6 Coach Pat Fitzgerald, Jackie Fitzgerald Frederking, Stacy Fitzgerald, Pat Fitzgerald, Sr.7 Kieran McLoughlinconnect2014 | 73'