http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org/enewsletter/june2013/bvb.asp
It seems many women fall short of satisfaction when it comes to their hair. They want it longer with more body or thicker with more shine.
But there will be none of that wishful pining on Saturday, June 22, 2013. That’s the day several Chicago-area women will flaunt their tresses as they take their place on the North Avenue Turf Fields at Stockton Drive and LaSalle Street for Blondes vs. Brunettes®.
This spirited fundraiser, in which the two sides will compete in a flag football game to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, will kick off at 1 p.m.
For a $35 donation, attendees will receive a ticket to the game and after-party at The Fireplace, 1448 N. Wells St., Chicago. Donations will include two drinks and an appetizer buffet, and all proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter.
Blondes vs. Brunettes planning committee member and participant Kristin Chin will line up alongside her other dark-haired competitors in recognition of her grandmother, who passed away in late 2011 from Alzheimer’s disease.
“Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease and to see it run its course in someone you care about is heartbreaking,” Chin said. “It’s important that we do our part to raise money and awareness for friends and loved ones who are affected by the disease. Getting the opportunity to be active while raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s is a great thing but what makes Blondes vs. Brunettes truly unique are the new relationships that come out of surrounding yourself with wonderful young women — and men — who care about the same cause.”
Fellow committee member and Brunettes player Courtney Wonneberg is also committed to the cause because of her grandmother.
“My grandmother and I were very close and her diagnosis was heartbreaking,” Wonneberg said.
“As her memory faded, I would grasp at any piece of her former self I could get to. I hope the funds we raise will save other families from the despair and give promise to those currently struggling with the disease.”