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Co-hosted by Lynda Bollman, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Melissa Buckley and Kim Duchossois Board of Trustee, The HAP Foundation held an evening of Cocktails & Conversations at The Barrington White House on June 15, 2023. Over 50 members of the Barrington community joined in supporting The HAP Foundation’s commitment to hospice and

The Chicago Zoological Society’s (CZS) Women’s Board and Board of Trustees hosted their 42nd annual Whirl Gala on April 29. The black-tie event raised more than $1.6 million, which will benefit animal care and welfare initiatives, as well as the conservation and education programs of the Chicago Zoological Society. This year’s theme—Gorillas in Our Midst—

Bravo Waukegan, a Lake Forest based nonprofit organization which raises money in support of music education in Waukegan public schools, held its annual benefit at Deer Path Inn in April. This year’s event, “Jazz Brunch” was filled by music performed by Waukegan students and the Kevin Brown Jazz Quartet. Teachers, Bravo alumni, and supporters believe

Famed fine art and arial photographer Gray Malin launched his Chicago book tour for Coastal—a collection of photographs highlighting coastal regions across the globe—at The Lake Forest Shop on May 16. Hundreds of fans stood in line for the chance to meet him and have their book signed. While guests waited, they soaked in the

The 2023 Digestive Health Foundation Gala raised $1.6 million to further its mission to fund vital medical research at the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center (DHC) aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with digestive disease and their families. The June 3 event at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago highlighted how the researchers

The 26th annual Myra Rubenstein Weis (MRW) Benefit Luncheon was held on May 17 at Exmoor Country Club. The elegant “Mental Wellness: New Beginnings” fundraiser included a luncheon, boutique, and silent auction. The honoree was David J. Winchester, MD with Mark M. Rasenick, PhD, was featured speaker. Proceeds support the Myra Rubenstein Weis Living in