ELK GROVE, IL. (January 7, 2025) — Lori’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest location, Store #669, at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove, IL, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 7, 2025. The lobby was filled with hospital staff who gathered for a heartfelt blessing ceremony prior to the gift shop’s grand opening, marking a special moment of unity and celebration.
Mike Busky, Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Lori’s Gifts. The gift shop will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.”
Ascension Alexian Brothers President Dan Doherty shared his enthusiasm: “At Ascension Alexian Brothers, we are delighted to reopen our gift shop in partnership with Lori’s Gifts. This shop will be a valuable resource for our patients, their families, our associates, and physicians alike. It’s a wonderful addition to our hospital, offering joy, comfort, and convenience to our community for years to come.”
Tracy Sinnott, Regional Vice President of the Northern US for Lori’s Gifts, shared her excitement about the opening: “It’s an honor to be here at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center with the incredible leadership team, staff, patients, and their families. Lori’s Gifts is committed to being a place of joy and support, offering something special for everyone during life’s most meaningful moments.”
CeCe Santiago, District Manager of the Illinois Market for Lori’s Gifts, added, “Our team has put so much heart into creating a warm and welcoming shopping experience. We’re thrilled to see this vision come to life and look forward to serving the community with thoughtfully curated products and exceptional service.”
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.
Lori’s Gifts Shops provide a diverse selection of both practical and enjoyable products, ensuring a convenient and pleasant shopping experience for patients, their families, hospital staff, and volunteers. With modern design elements, the store features three distinct areas—Gifts, Fashion, and Marketplace—offering a wide range of expanded products. Lori’s is dedicated to bringing joy and comfort to every individual who enters the doors of our partnering hospitals.
