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Care Affair Signature Fundraising Gala for Midwest CareCenter

Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter will hold its annual signature fundraising event – Care Affair – on Saturday, May 12 at the Hilton Orrington in Evanston. Organized by the Service Board of Midwest CareCenter, this celebratory event will feature entertainment from City Lights Orchestra, great food, live and silent auction items and awards. Proceeds from Care Affair support comprehensive palliative and hospice care and support the more than 3,500 patients and their families Midwest CareCenter cares for each year who are facing emotional and physical challenges at the end of life. The event also supports CampCare, the organization’s grief support camp for children and teens.

The community is invited to celebrate and support this important community organization.

Saturday, May 12, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Hotel Orrington
1710 Orrington Avenue in Evanston

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The night will include a special presentation of the Midwest CareCenter 2012 Community Service Awardees where long-time supporters Fran Reynolds and the Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation will be honored.

And don’t miss the opportunity treat yourself to treasured arts for your home, sports games, fun outings for the family, Chicago cultural events and other silent auction items. Take your chances on exclusive vacation getaway packages offered during the live auction.

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For more information, visit www.carecenter.org/careaffair or contact Linda Rockwell at (847) 556-1778. Tickets: $225/each. Cocktail attire.

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