Puppies and kittens are a universal source of happiness. Children especially seem to find joy and amusement from spending time with animals. For that reason, Wright-Way Rescue partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to launch ConnectUS, a program that allows patients to view puppies and kittens from Wright-Way Rescue’s […]
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 […]
Growing up, Jennifer Kim Matsuzawa’s family didn’t have much money, though her father worked two jobs and her mother worked full-time as well. Nonetheless, her parents always had enough to give her music lessons. “My parents struggled to keep food on the table for us,” the Buffalo Grove native says. “But they never complained about […]
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 […]
Juliette Feld’s grandfather was a rock ‘n’ roll promoter who expanded into other forms of live entertainment. His business, Feld Entertainment, eventually grew to include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, stadium motor sport events and the recently launched Marvel Universe LIVE! The family business he founded is remarkable, but 31-year-old Juliette […]
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 […]
Our list of kids doing extraordinary things could be confused for a morning talk show lineup: two entrepreneurs, a reality-TV star, a documentary filmmaker and an aspiring Olympic swimmer. Keep reading to learn more about these local kids and the uncommon paths that their young lives have taken. Know a kid who’s accomplishing some incredible […]
