Living & Giving

Shop For A Cause

Sara McMonagle and Reem Hassaballa hosted an evening of shopping and philanthropy at MARCUS in downtown Hinsdale this fall. Ten percent of the proceeds from the shopping event were donated to the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation—created in honor of Reem and Hesham Hassaballa’s daughter, Bayan, after she lost her battle to cancer in 2009. ourangelbayan.com

Fur Ball

PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest no-kill humane organization, hosted its 20th Annual Fur Ball in November at The Drake Hotel. The Fur Ball is a perennial favorite where more than 500 guests attend with approximately 100 canine companions—many of whom are dressed in gowns and tuxes like their guardians and enjoy all the festivities from

The Influence of Art on a Home

Art enthusiasts gathered for an evening of beautiful works and a panel discussion on the influence that artwork has on the home. The power panel, moderated by Virgil Catherine Gallery owner Catherine Ponakala, included Julie Laux, owner and principal designer of J. Jordan Homes; Dawn McKenna, founder of the Dawn McKenna Group; expert art dealer

Hoosier Ball

Last October, more than 300 guests gathered at the Four Seasons Chicago for the 4th annual Hoosier Ball to benefit the Lyon Family Foundation, which raised nearly $500,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Partygoers donned extravagant masquerade masks, sipped specialty cocktails, and nibbled on delicacies from a raw bar, dim sum stations, and Italian-inspired

Our Kind of Town

The Oak Brook Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago and benefit co-chair Joyce Cox-Cunningham, hosted its popular seasonal fundraiser at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, just before Christmas. Well-heeled guests shopped a variety of vendors at the Holiday Boutique, took in a stand-out fashion presentation from Zzazz Productions, and raised funds for the

Trinity Services’ An Evening of Holiday Music

Supporters filled the Butterfield Country Club to enjoy the joyous sounds of the holidays, once again. The evening began with a social cocktail hour followed by an exquisite dinner and festive holiday program. Funds raised will be used to support Trinity Services’ many programs aimed to help individuals with disabilities and mental illness. This year’s

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