The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is working to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. The CF Foundation held their 11th annual Casino Chicago on May 30 at the […]
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter was one of the first 50 hospices in the U.S. Today they serve patients and families in over 150 communities. The organization celebrated their A Knight to Remember Gala on May 16 at Michigan Shores Club. The center raised over $275,000 to provide patients and their families with services and […]
The Hadley School for the Blind held its annual benefit at Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette on April 25, and raised more than $240,000. The gala entertained over 200 guests with casino games including poker, roulette and black jack. The event was co-chaired by women’s board members Kim Peterson of Winnetka and Stacy Smith of […]
Teri McEvoy has just been told she is better than a furry Prozac, and she couldn’t be happier. The veteran Chicago actor stands in the middle of a circle of silver-haired improv students still laughing over a shared joke and telling her what they’ve learned in the last hour. By “furry Prozac,” class member Cynthia […]
The Music Institute of Chicago, the oldest community music school in Illinois and one of the three largest in the nation, dedicates itself to transforming lives through music education. The school welcomed nearly 400 guests to its 85th anniversary gala on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, and raised more than $1 million. Honorary Chairs […]
The Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to educating the public about skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment while also aiding the medical profession in their continuation of research. Advanced Dermatology and skinfo® Specialty Skincare Boutique raised over $24,000 at their 5th annual benefit for The Skin Cancer Foundation, “Skin for Life.” Guests observed live dermatological […]
A Better Chicago is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving education conditions in Chicago for children in low-income neighborhoods. On May 14th, they hosted their annual benefit at the UIC Forum. In addition to raising $1.7 million to benefit their grantee organizations, they unveiled a new strategic plan and launched their new website. There was also a […]
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago The Alzheimer’s Association The Merit School of Music The Steppenwolf Theatre Company The Chicago Zoological Society The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The AIDs Foundation of Chicago works to bring together service providers and funders to develop systems that meet the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS and to maximize the use of scarce resources for treatments. AFC celebrated its 30th-Year Gala at the Hilton Chicago on May 16, with over 680 guests present, and raised $400,000 to support the continued […]
On Saturday, May 9th the Alzheimer’s Association hosted their 28th Annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala at the Hilton Chicago. The black tie event attracted 865 guests and raised more than $1.3 million to help in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. This year’s theme was “The Best is Yet to Come,” in order to pay tribute to a future without the devastating […]
