William W. Wirtz Allocates $19.5 Million to Northwestern Memorial for Cancer Care and Research

William W. Wirtz’s philanthropic achievements were numerous throughout his lifetime with many of them unknown to the general public. He championed and spearheaded many charitable causes which included the establishment of Chicago Blackhawk Charities. Under William W. Wirtz’s direction, Blackhawk Charities took part in programs that offered assistance to those with physical disabilities and efforts aimed at helping disadvantaged and abused children. Another charitable passion of the-late William W. Wirtz was his promotion of health and fitness to youth through national and regional hockey programs. During his tenure Chicago Blackhawks Charities granted more than $8 million to various organizations including the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.