Bounce Children’s Foundation Welcomes Michael (Mick) Rennick to the Board of Directors

Deerfield, IL (December 14, 2022) – Bounce Children’s Foundation®, a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, from surviving to thriving, has elected Michael (Mick) Rennick to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Mick is an Audit Partner and the Central Region Industry Leader located in Grant Thornton’s Chicago office focusing on enhancing the value brought to his clients in a number of industries. He has more than 20 years of experience providing a wide range of accounting and auditing services to both publicly traded and privately held companies, including those with extensive international operations.

Mick  began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he was responsible for providing numerous services for multinational clients. He joined Grant Thornton’s Southfield (Detroit), MI office in 2004, then transitioned to the Chicago office in 2015. Throughout his career, he has provided services to dozens of global clients across a wide range of industries in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

“Bounce’s mission hit home after watching a family member and her chronically ill child face an endless number of daunting challenges,” said Mick Rennick. “I am really excited about helping Bounce grow so it can help more families, and I value the opportunity to teach my kids about giving back by having them engage as volunteers as well.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Mick to our team. His genuine enthusiasm for our work, his accounting expertise, and his broad business acumen will be invaluable to our goal of bringing Bounce to more families raising children with chronic illness,” said Bobby Lucas, Office Managing Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl and Bounce Board Chair.

Outside of the office, Rennick is very involved in the accounting and auditing industry. He is a member of the Illinois Association of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and a former chair of its international task force. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a Global Manufacturing Accounting Conference committee member, and a former member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Global Connections Forum. Reflecting his passion for giving back to the community, he has previously served on many non-for-profits boards.

Mick graduated from Albion College with a BS degree in accounting and finance. He lives in the suburbs with his family.

For more information about Bounce Children’s Foundation, please visit www.bouncechildrensfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Bounce Children’s Foundation

Bounce Children’s Foundation® (Bounce), a Chicagoland not-for-profit organization, transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving. Offering a variety of ongoing home and community-based programs, Bounce is unique in filling a vital gap in the network of care for the nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children who battle chronic illness. Combatting a deep sense of invisibility and extreme isolation, Bounce provides community and connection, fun and friendship, education and resources, hope and encouragement, and a place to belong – until cures are found. Currently, Bounce helps 2,000 members and has grown at double-digit rates every year of its existence. Bounce empowers its members to build the resilience they need to live happier, healthier lives. As one Bounce Dad put it, “Bounce helps families heal!” One hundred percent privately funded, Bounce is offered free of charge. And, while there is no income requirement, many members are low income and all face extraordinary out-of-pocket medical costs. For more information about Bounce Children’s Foundation, visit www.BounceChildrensFoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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