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April 11 Deadline for Hunger to Hope Feed My Starving Children Gala

Hunger-relief charity Feed My Starving Children will hold "Hunger to Hope" gala April 23 in Schaumburg

April 11 marks the registration deadline for the "Hunger to Hope" Feed My Starving Children gala that will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 6-9:30 pm at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Register at fmsc.org/ILGala

The 2016 "Hunger to Hope" Gala will raise funds, friends and awareness for the hunger-relief charity and will feature a unique performance-art painting display, auction and inspirational speakers. FMSC has permanent meal-packing facilities in Libertyville, Aurora and Schaumburg,

Featured speakers include FMSC CEO Mark Crea, Fabretto Mission President and CEO Kevin Marinacci and Fabretto Mission program participant Nora Rivera Maldonado, who will talk about empowering underserved children and their families in Nicaragua. Father/daughter artists Paul and Kelsey Oman will create a beautiful piece of art during the event that will be auctioned at the end of the evening.

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