Better Makers: FLIGHT Gala Raises More Than $225,000 for C.O.S.I.

On Friday, Nov. 13 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, more than 370 guests gathered together for Children’s Oncology Services and One Step Programs‘ annual FLIGHT gala. The Argentinian theme of the evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, a seated program that “highlighted the joys of One Step Programs and the families it helps,” and […]

Better Makers: Bikram Yoga North Shore Feeds the World

On Nov. 22, 41 adults participated in a 90 minute beginners Bikram yoga class at Bikram Yoga North Shore in Glenview. The event was part of the Feed The World Yoga Tour, which is a global movement to improve the lives of “all children in the world such that starvation and malnutrition are no longer a tolerated reality.” […]

Better Makers: Fall Fashion Soiree Raises $5,000 for Lake County Haven

On November 12th eight notable local women modeled the latest fashions from Libertyville’s ENAZ On The Park. The 150 person event was held in Libertyville at O’Toole’s, which featured clothing, jewelry, celebrity sightings, refreshments and entertainment including a silent auction.  The evening was hosted by event organizers Sara McKinnon, owner of O’Toole’s of Libertyville; and Samantha […]

Better Makers: ZooLA Raises $225,000 for Lincoln Park Zoo

The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted ZooLA, a live auction, on Nov. 12 for 125 guests. Those in attendance included John Fornengo, the evening’s auctioneer; Kim Theiss, Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo president; John Ettelson, chairman of the board of Lincoln Park Zoo; Kevin Bell, Lincoln Park Zoo president and CEO; Susan […]

Better Makers: YWomen Leadership Awards

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosted its eighth annual YWomen Leadership Awards on Oct. 15 in Evanston. More than 400 guests gathered to honor Delores Holmes, Sunny Fischer and Blair Brettschneider for their remarkable commitment to women’s empowerment, racial justice and social change. The event raised nearly $150,000 to benefit YWCA programs including financial literacy classes […]

Better Makers: $700,000 Raised at Kohl Children’s Museum’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Roughly 450 guests gathered to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Kohl Children’s Museum on Oct. 17. The annual “An Evening to Imagine” Gala raised more than $700,000 to support the museum’s educational programming, exhibits, services for children with special needs, and outreach to children in low-income communities. Beginning with cocktails and hors d’oevres, the […]