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St. Coletta’s Foundation Making a Difference with Annual Event
St. Coletta's Foundation is hosting their 66th annual Black Tie event on Friday, November 9, 2018, to support those with special needs.
Tinley Park, IL – For their 66th year, St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation will again host their annual Black Tie event at the beautiful Esplanade Lakes in Downers Grove. This special event will help support the programs and services for the 250 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Andy Avalos, Meteorologist at NBC Chicago, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Entertainment will be provided by local talent Blake Alexander.
St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation will be honoring Dr. Osama ElShafie and Dr. Joseph Matheu with the Humanitas Award for their many years of compassion, dedication and service to those served at St. Coletta’s.
The evening will be filled with cocktails, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and a raffle drawing with a chance to win three cash prizes.
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Guests can look forward to over 65 silent auction items which will include unique, one-of-a-kind artwork created by participants at St. Coletta’s, staycations and activities for the family, theatre tickets and comedy nights, sports memorabilia, sporting events and wine tastings in your home. To view the silent auction and bid on items visit http://caritas66.givesmart.com.
Live Auction items will grab the attention of those who love to travel with a trip to Captiva Island for three days and two nights that includes airfare, or a can’t miss experience tour of NBC studios with a behind-the-scenes look at a live morning broadcast that includes breakfast with Andy Avalos. Other Live Auction items include a Chicago White Sox Suite for 16 that includes food and beverages, and a chance to golf at the coveted Rich Harvest Farms.
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Individual tickets for the event are available for $175 or a table for ten can be purchased for $1,500. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
If you would like to support those with intellectual and development disabilities and attend the event on November 9, contact the St. Coletta’s Foundation Office at 708-342-5246. To learn more about St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation visit our website at www.stcolettail.org.
St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
