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The Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) was built upon two Now with Expanded Optical
generous charitable gifts that created a legacy that helps
sustain us to this day. In 1919, Edith Rockefeller McCormick The Eye Institute is a full-service eye and vision Call today at
donated 83 acres of land to the Forest Preserve District clinic that provides the following services: 630/743-4500
of Cook County, with the vision of building a large www.mwuclinics.com
zoological park with modern construction and open · Adult, children, infant and special needs
enclosures similar to the parks she had enjoyed in Europe. eye care 3450 Lacey Road
And in 1933, the George F. Getz family provided much of Downers Grove, IL 60515
the foundation of the early zoo through their gift of 330 · Contact lenses: basic to specialty fitting
animals from their private collection. · Ocular prosthetics

Thanks to the generosity and foresight of McCormick · Eye infection and disease management
and the Getz family, Brookfield Zoo was an enviable
example of a modern zoo when it opened in 1934 with a · Vision therapy and sports vision training
diverse collection of animals in cutting-edge, naturalistic
exhibits. Since then, CZS has continued to be inspired · Low vision/vision rehabilitation
by McCormick’s vision and has played a leading role in
education, conservation, and dedication to animal care · Brain injury associated vision therapy Midwestern University
and compassion.
· Electrodiagnostics and specialty testing Your Family’s Home for Healthcare
Today, donors who wish to make a difference for future · Vision center/optical services
generations can follow in McCormick’s footsteps and
create their own legacy by joining the Edith Rockefeller
McCormick Society. Donors at every level can create a
lasting legacy through any qualified estate vehicle—
ranging from bequests to gift annuities. As a donor, your
support will help us continue to give our animals the
highest quality animal care, expand our popular and
far-reaching education programs, develop state-of-the-art
exhibits, and strengthen the future of conservation.

For details on how you can become part of the
Edith Rockefeller McCormick Society, email us at
EdithRockefellerMcCormickSociety@CZS.org
or call (708) 688-8174. █

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