On Jan. 29, 490 attendees raised $89,000 benefitting the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation at the 10th Annual Be My Valentine Family Event. Co-chaired by Sarna Lee Goldenberg, Libby Langsdorf and Jennifer Meyers, the event was hosted at the Drake Hotel and kicked off with a brunch that included a Belgium Waffle bar and Mimosas. Entertainment was provided […]
On Jan. 29, the Winnetka Music Festival kicked off their inaugural season with a concert at Mark and Val Haller‘s home. The event, which was standing room only, featured the electrifying sounds of Logan Brill.
On Jan. 28, A. Perry Homes hosted Winterfest at their brand new design studio in Wilmette. The event, which had more than 225 attendees, raised more than $18,000 for Chicago’s Northwestern Settlement, a Philanthropy Award winner. Donate to Northwestern Settlement here: [takeaction targettype=”org” targetid=”northwestern-university-settlement”]
More than 500 people came out to the annual Camp Out For Kids fundraiser event at River North hotspot Fremont on Dec. 1. Guests, including Camp Out For Kids founder Ashley Proctor, enjoyed cocktails and small bites and bid on fabulous auction items like a trip to Costa Rica, a Montana lodge getaway and a stay […]
More than 450 people came out for Israel Cancer Research Fund‘s Tower of Hope Gala on Nov. 16 at The Standard Club. Guests, including ICRF Chicago Director Steven Mendes, enjoyed cocktails and dinner. The event, which honored Dr. Jessica Altman and Dr. Olga Frankfurt, raised more than $570,000. Learn more about ICRF and donate here.
Ian Somerhalder, star of The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries,” and actress/singer Nikki Reed hosted more than 250 guests on Dec. 3 at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago for an event to benefit the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. More than $200,000 was raised for the organization, which “works to empower, educate and collaborate with people and projects to positively […]
The 22nd annual St. Jude Fashion Show was held Nov. 20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The event raised nearly $425,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The presenting sponsor was Coyote Logistics and the honorary chair was Marianne Silver. The fashion show was produced by Zzazz Productions. More from Make It Better: […]
On Oct. 21, Mothers Trust Foundation hosted the 18th annual Betty Bash at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest. More than $50,000 was raised and will help provide tangible necessities that change the lives of children and families. Sponsors included The Garrett Family Foundation, BMO Harris Bank, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Frank & MJ […]
The Women’s Business Development Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 15 during WBDCelebrate at the Wintrust Bank Grand Banking Hall. Highlights from the evening included a performance by Black Ensemble Theater and award presentations to the following recipients: Von Technologies President Michelle Vondrasek — Innovative Business Award Creative Resources President Caren Schweitzer — WBE Award Charboy’s President Pamela […]
The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted the annual ZooLA, a philanthropic live auction, on Nov. 3. More than 160 guests attended and raised more than $200,000 for the conservation, education and animal-care efforts of Lincoln Park Zoo. Live auction packages included VIP tickets to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late […]
