Mardi for a Cure

In the spirit of the upcoming Mardi Gras
festival season, Friends for the Cure will host a black tie cocktail party
“Mardi for a Cure” to support the University of Chicago Medicine Kovler
Diabetes Center.  More than 600 attendees will gather for an evening of
dark magic and decadent delights while being transported to the French Quarter
at its Mardi Gras best. Guests will sip Hurricanes, strut to vibrant jazz,
thrill to strolling performance artists and feast on New Orleans-inspired
cuisine.  A silent auction will feature one-of-a-kind offerings that
include vacation destinations such as Park City or the Caribbean as well as spa
and restaurant packages, sporting events and more. Comprised of 80 former
business associates of founder Margery Teller, Friends for the Cure has raised
more than $2 million over the last decade to primarily fund research for a cure
for diabetes.




ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tickets for “Mardi for a Cure” are $225 per
person if purchased by February 20th and $250 per person thereafter.  VIP
Tickets are $350 per person and include a special reception from 6:30 p.m.
-7:30 p.m. For more information please visit www.friendsforthecure.com.